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New Lifeguard Training
Pre-Class Swim Test
with Certified SGI
This skills test should take 45-60 minutes and is a requirement for all new lifeguards to attend before their Lifeguard Certification Class. If you plan to complete your onboarding paperwork at this time, please plan to arrive 15-20 minutes early.
CINCINNATI LOCATION: St. Bernard High School 105 Washington Ave, St Bernard, OH 45217
DAYTON LOCATION: University of Dayton RecPlex 2 Evanston Ave, Dayton, OH 45409
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
- You will learn basic lifeguarding skills and safety requirements.
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 males. Long hair must be pulled back.
You will also need a towel. Goggles are NOT allowed. There will be locker rooms available for changing.
If you plan to complete your onboarding paperwork please bring:
- Documentation to complete your I9, please view page 2 of the I9 in your checklist for a complete list of acceptable documentsYou will need either:
- ONE document from list A or
- ONE document from List B AND ONE document from List
- List A most common document: US Passport
- List B most common documents: Driver's License, School ID with photo
- List C most common documents: Social Security Card, Birth Certificate
- All documents must be originals, not photo copies, and may not be expired
New Lifeguard Training @ West Clermont HealthPlex
with Certified SGI
BEFORE REGISTERING: 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.
ONLINE TRAINING: You are required to complete the online training component before you show up to class. The online training will be shared with you 10 days before your scheduled class. Please budget your time accordingly. We expect you to be prepared for class by learning the information presented in the online course.
PRECLASS SWIM TEST: You must have attended and passed the pre-class swim test in order to attend class.
West Clermont HealthPlex requires ALL participants to complete a liablity waiver. Those under 18 years old must have it signed by a legal guardian. Click here to access the waiver.
New Lifeguard Training @ Fairfield
with Certified SGI
BEFORE REGISTERING: 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.
ONLINE TRAINING: You are required to complete the online training component before you show up to class. The online training will be shared with you 10 days before your scheduled class. Please budget your time accordingly. We expect you to be prepared for class by learning the information presented in the online course.
PRECLASS SWIM TEST: You must have attended and passed the pre-class swim test in order to attend class.
New Lifeguard Training @ NKY
with Certified SGI
BEFORE REGISTERING: 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.
ONLINE TRAINING: You are required to complete the online training component before you show up to class. The online training will be shared with you 10 days before your scheduled class. Please budget your time accordingly. We expect you to be prepared for class by learning the information presented in the online course.
PRECLASS SWIM TEST: You must have attended and passed the pre-class swim test in order to attend class.
New Lifeguard Training @ Oakwood Community Center
with Certified SGI
BEFORE REGISTERING: 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.
ONLINE TRAINING: You are required to complete the online training component before you show up to class. This online training will be shared with you 10 days before your course. Please budget your time accordingly. We expect you to be prepared for class by learning the information presented in the online course.
PRECLASS SWIM TEST: You must have attended and passed the pre-class swim test in order to attend class.