Become lifeguard certified! The lifeguard certification course at Doris Miller Community Pool (1020 Elm Ave., Ste. 800L) will teach you the essential skills to keep swimmers safe and respond to emergencies.
To Enroll or for Questions: Please contact Aquatic Supervisor Tara Governal at (254) 750-1967 or tarag@wacotx.gov.
Age for Certification: Participants must be 15 years old before the last class session is scheduled.
Course Dates/Times:
- Monday, June 16 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Tuesday, June 17 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Wednesday, June 18 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Friday, June 20 | 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Course Cost:
- Lifeguard Class ($150): If not employed by the City of Waco.
- Lifeguard Recertification Class ($75): With proof of American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification (deep water). Cannot be expired more than 30 days.
- Free Class Incentive ($0): If planning to work for the City of Waco or currently employed by the City of Waco. Eligible students must be 16 by the last day of class to work for the City with the free class incentive.
Qualifications & Course Completion:
To participate in the course, you must be able to pass a prerequisite swimming skills evaluation, which includes two parts and takes place during the first in-person session.
- Prerequisite 1: 200 swim-tread sequence
- Prerequisite 2: Timed brick event (must be completed in 1:40)
Participants must complete online course content, attend all in-person sessions, pass the written exam by at least 80%, and pass all three final skill assessments to successfully complete the course.