Lifeguard Review - December 27, 2025

Lifeguard Review Class

ONE DAY CLASS

This class is 12 hours to get the re-certification done in one day.

This class is for those who are currently Lifeguard Certified by American Red Cross or who have certifications that will expire no more than thirty days before the class date. You may also take this class to become deep-water certified, as well as converting certifications from another training provider to Red Cross. 

By the end of this course you
will be recertified for American Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR/AED, Bloodborne
Pathogen Training, and First Aid for another two years.

The Employee Rate is for employees ONLY:

This class is $85.00 for all who turn in applications
BEFORE the class begins. A valid credit card on
file is required to take the course at this price; this card will be charged
$215.00 if the individual registers as an employee, then does not work with
Sweetwater Pools, Inc.

The Non-Employee Rate is $215.00

To fill out a pre-application for employment please
click here.

Course Site:
Spring Branch Natatorium
10404 Tiger Trail
Houston, TX 77043

 
Dates and Times of Class:

Saturday, December 27th, 2025

Times: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Before the class it is strongly suggested that
students who have not swum in a
while or are weaker swimmers take some time to get some practice in. During the spring and summer there will be free practices
before some of the classes to prepare for the pre-course test.

On the Day of Class

Sweetwater Pools employees (and those who have applied to work for Sweetwater
Pools) please be prepared to complete your I-9 paperwork when you

arrive. Here is a link of acceptable documents you will need to bring. Only original documents will be accepted.

Please make sure these documents are kept safe and secure. They will be returned to you once the Instructors have completed the form. 

The Swim Test includes

• Prerequisite
  #1: Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest: First,
  jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface then swim 150 yards using
  the front crawl, breaststroke or combination of both (backstroke and sidestroke are not permitted). Goggles are allowed. Next, maintain a position at the surface of the water for 2
  minutes by treading water using only the legs. Lastly, swim 50 yards using the
  front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both.

• Prerequisite
  #2: Brick retrieval - swim 20 yards, surface dive to the
  bottom, retrieve a 10 lbs. weight, re-surface and swim back to your starting point
  while keeping both hands on the 10 lbs. weight within one minute and forty
  seconds. Goggles are not permitted.

If the Pre-Course Swim Test is not completed for any reason
the candidate will not be allowed to continue the course. Please call the
office to reschedule your training for the next available course.

If the lifeguarding candidate fails the Pre-Course Swim
Test and decides not to pursue lifeguard certification further, a refund will
be issued minus the $50 deposit.

Please bring

1. A swimsuit – Several if
   you have them
2. Females should only wear one-piece
   suits or two-piece lifeguarding suits.
3. Males wear board
   shorts, no Speedos please.
4. Pocket Mask (Available for
   sale for $15.00)
5. One or more towels.
6. A pen for writing.
7. Snacks & drinks.
8. A change of clothes,
   including some warm clothes as the facility and water can be cold at times.
   Some participants have even brought blankets or jackets to stay warm.
9. If a class is outdoors be
   sure to bring sunscreen, sunglasses and any clothes depending on the weather
   forecast. Early season classes mean cold water so please bring appropriate
   clothes to stay warm

There will be a short lunch break
around midday on the first day of class and several small breaks throughout the
class as the instructors deem necessary. Students are allowed to leave for
their lunch break or are able to bring their own lunch. Lunch is not provided.

If you have questions, please contact the office at (281)
988-8480 or reply by sending an email to [email protected]

Thank You,

Aquatics Department