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Online Training
Your lifeguard training is offered in a blended learning format, this means that the online portion is a requirement to complete before you attend in person.
You will receive a email from StarGuard Elite with a link to activate your account. CHECK SPAM!
The online training will be available in the portal on your “Dashboard”.
Your username is the email that you applied with.
If you need your password reset email ellie@swimsafepool.com
Pre-Class Swim Test
with Certified SGI
This skills test should take 30-45 minutes and is a requirement for all new lifeguards to attend before their Lifeguard Certification Class.
What is included in the swim test?
- Swimming 100-150 yds either freestyle or breaststroke
- Tread for 2 minutes with no hands
- Submerge feet first and retrieve a 10lb rubber brick from the deepest part of the pool
What should I wear/ bring?
You will need to come in a professional style bathing suit. One piece suit for females, short style swim trunks for boys.
You will also need a towel. Goggles are NOT allowed. There will be locker rooms available for changing.
New Lifeguard Training @ NKU
with Certified SGI
This course is only for current SwimSafe employees. If you have not yet interviewed, you must do that before registering for this class.
Your employment with SwimSafe is contingent on passing this course and instructor recommendation.
The purpose of the StarGuard Lifeguard Training Course is to provide entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services arrive.
You are required to complete the online training component before you show up to class. This online training will be shared with you within 3 business days after registering. If you don't have an email invitation to the online training, you need to email Ellie. Please budget your time accordingly. We expect you to be prepared for class by learning the information presented in the online course.
Renewal Lifeguard Training @ DAYTON (UD & VRC)
with Certified SGI
This class has been created for current SwimSafe Dayton employees in good standing and is only visible with the link you were provided! This will be the only recertification offered in Dayton for the 2024 season so get signed up now.
This is a 2 day class, you must attend class both days to obtain your certification.
DAY 1: University of Dayton 9am-12pm (this will be split in 2 time slots, the week of class you will be notified of your time slot via email)
DAY 2: Vandalia Rec Center 8am-3pm (you must be in attendance for the whole day)
The purpose of the Renewal Lifeguard Training Course is to recertify lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services arrive.
Please be sure your online training is completed prior to attending class. This will be sent within 2 business days after registration. If you are experiencing issues with logging into the portal, please email Ellie. Please budget your time accordingly. The online material takes about 4 hours for renewal guards.
Since the training is free, your certification will belong to SwimSafe Pool Management. Your certification will only be released to you with payment.
Renewal Lifeguard Training @ COLUMBUS
with Certified SGI
Classes will take place at the Grandview Heights Municipal Pool.
This course is only for current SwimSafe employees in good standing. Since the training is free, your certification will belong to SwimSafe Pool Management. Your certification will only be released to you with payment.
The purpose of the Renewal Lifeguard Training Course is to recertify lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services arrive.
Please be sure your online training is completed prior to attending class. If you are experiencing issues with logging into the portal, please email Ellie. Please budget your time accordingly. The online material takes about 4 hours for renewal guards.
New Lifeguard Training @ COLUMBUS
with Certified SGI
Classes will take place at the Grandview Heights Municipal Pool.
This course is only for current SwimSafe employees. If you have not yet interviewed, you must do that before registering for this class.
Your employment with SwimSafe is contingent on passing this course and instructor recommendation.
The purpose of the StarGuard Lifeguard Training Course is to provide entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services arrive.
You are required to complete the online training component before you show up to class. This online training will be shared with you within 3 business days after registering. If you don't have an email invitation to the online training, you need to email Ellie. Please budget your time accordingly. We expect you to be prepared for class by learning the information presented in the online course.
New Lifeguard Training @ Harper's Point
with Certified SGI
This course is only for current SwimSafe employees. If you have not yet interviewed, you must do that before registering for this class.
Your employment with SwimSafe is contingent on passing this course and instructor recommendation.
The purpose of the StarGuard Lifeguard Training Course is to provide entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services arrive.
You are required to complete the online training component before you show up to class. This online training will be shared with you within 3 business days after registering. If you don't have an email invitation to the online training, you need to email Ellie. Please budget your time accordingly. We expect you to be prepared for class by learning the information presented in the online course.
Renewal Lifeguard Training @ NKU
with Certified SGI
This course is only for current SwimSafe employees in good standing. Since the training is free, your certification will belong to SwimSafe Pool Management. Your certification will only be released to you with payment.
The purpose of the Renewal Lifeguard Training Course is to recertify lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services arrive.
Please be sure your online training is completed prior to attending class. If you are experiencing issues with logging into the portal, please email Ellie. Please budget your time accordingly. The online material takes about 4 hours for renewal guards.