The City of Reno Aquatics department offers a variety of Aquatics-related training including Lifeguarding, Lifeguard Instructor (LGI), and CPR/First Aid classes for the general public. If a class is not listed, it is not currently being offered at the time. Check back for up-to-date information. To be put on the interest list for any of the below classes, please email CapeceA@reno.gov.

American Red Cross Lifeguarding Class

City of Reno Lifeguarding classes provide participants the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to emergencies in aquatics environments and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over.

Upon successful completion of the class, participants will earn an American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification which includes Lifeguarding and CPR/AED & First Aid for Professional Rescuers. The certification is valid from 2 years of completion. 

Participants must attend all classes within the selected session. 

Prerequisites:

• Must be 15 years of age by final scheduled session
• Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest:
  • Jump into the water and then swim 150 yards using front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both.
  • Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs.
  • Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke of a combination of both.
• Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds:
  • 20 yard swim
  • Surface dive to a depth of 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object
  • Return to the surface and swim on the back to return to the starting point
  • Exit the water without using a ladder or steps

Class Fees:

• $140.00 Blended Learning (Combines online lecture and in-class training)
• Join our team and we'll certify you for FREE! You must be an onboarded employee by the class start date. Apply here!

2024 Upcoming Session Dates:

The dates specified below are the in-person meeting dates for each session. Each class is "blended learning" which means they meet in-person for approximately 25-26 hours with an additional 8 hours of online learning that must be completed. To be certified, participants must be able to attend all dates in a class session.

October 2024 (WCSD/UNR/TMCC Fall Break)

Location: Moana Springs Community Aquatics and Fitness Center

In-person meeting dates:

• Monday, October 7 from 9am-3:30pm
• Tuesday, October 8 from 9am-3:30pm
• Wednesday, October 9 from 9am-3:30pm
• Thursday, October 10 from 9am-3:30pm

November 2024

Location: Moana Springs Community Aquatics and Fitness Center

In-person meeting dates:

• Saturday, November 9 from 9am-3:30pm
• Sunday, November 10 from 9am-3:30pm
• Saturday, November 16 from 9am-3:30pm
• Sunday, November 17 from 9am-3:30pm

December 2024

Location: Moana Springs Community Aquatics and Fitness Center

In-person meeting dates:

• Saturday, December 14 from 9am-3:30pm
• Sunday, December 15 from 9am-3:30pm
• Saturday, January 4 from 9am-3:30pm
• Sunday, January 5 from 9am-3:30pm

American Red Cross Lifeguarding Review (Recertification Class)

This is a recertification class for those that hold a currently valid American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification. You may also take the course if you certification has expired in the last 30 days. The prerequisites for the class are the same as the Lifeguarding class, listed above. 

Class fee: $124.00

October 2024 (Internal registrants only until Monday, October 7)

Location: Moana Springs Community Aquatics and Fitness Center

In-person meeting dates:

• Saturday, October 12 from 9am-12pm
• Sunday, October 13 from 9am-4pm

December 2024 (Internal registrants only until Monday, December 9)

Location: Northwest Pool

In-person meeting dates:

• Saturday, December 14 from 10am-4pm
• Sunday, December 15 from 10am-4pm

American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) Class

Prerequisites:

• Must be at least 17 years of age by final scheduled session
• Must have a currently valid American Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR/AED, and First Aid certificate.
• Must complete prerequisite skills scenarios according to Red Cross standards. 

Location:

Varies, specified below.

Class Fees:

$275.00 for the general public

Upcoming Session Dates:

No offerings at this time. Check back!

Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) Review Class:

No offerings at this time. Check back!

Register for Lifeguard Instructor review class online, or by calling the Parks and Recreation registration line at 775-334-2262.

American Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid 

Prerequisites:

• All ages are welcome, must be able to perform chest compressions adequately
• For Blended Learning classes, must complete the online learning prior to the class date

Location:

Evelyn Mount Northeast Community Center

1301 Valley Rd

Reno, NV 89512

Class Fees:

$60.00

Upcoming Session Dates:

No session dates at this time, check back!

Please check back for up to date info, or email CapeceA@Reno.gov to be put on a contact list for classes. If you would like to work for the City of Reno, please apply for employment online at Job Openings.