Lifeguard Review March 1st, 2026

Lifeguard Review Class

ONE DAY CLASS

This class is 12 hours to get the Recertification 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 $125 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

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 two 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, surface and swim back to your starting point while keeping both
  hands on the 10 lbs. weight within one minute and forty seconds. 

 

Please Bring:


1. A swimsuit – Several if you have them

   Females should only wear one-piece suits or two-piece lifeguarding suits.

   Males wear board shorts, no Speedos please.

2. Pocket Mask (Available for sale for $15.00)
3. One or more towels.
4. A pen for writing.
5. Snacks & drinks.
6. 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.
7. 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

 

 

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:

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 can 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

Sweetwater Pools, Inc.
281-988-8480 phone
281-988-8503 fax