Registration is now open for February 2026 Juneau Pools lifeguarding class. Participants who successfully complete the class will earn an American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, valid for two years.
Class fees are $250 for general participants but free for those who apply for employment as a Juneau Pools lifeguard during the course. The class is open to a maximum of 10 people.
Register online via the CBJ Parks and Recreation registration catalog by 12 p.m. on Monday, February 9. The class will take place Saturday, February 14 through Tuesday, February 17.
Prerequisites: Complete a pre-course session in the pool before the course begins. The pre-course includes a 200-yard swim, brick retrieval from 10 feet, and treading water for 2 minutes. Contact Chris Barte at christopher.barte@juneau.gov to set up a time for the pre-course. Prerequisites must be completed by December 24. Participants must be 15 years old by the last day of class.
For more information, contact Chris Barte at christopher.barte@juneau.gov.