Junior Lifeguard Program

Pima County Jr. Lifeguard Program

Interested in becoming a lifeguard? Pima County offers an in depth Jr. Lifeguard program designed to prepare kids between the ages of 11-15 to become future lifeguards.

Registration begins on May 9, 2023 at 6:00 a.m. AZ Time

Convenience fees apply for online registration.

How to register online

Jr LifeguardingThe Jr. Lifeguard program does not certify participants in first aid, CPR or AED or as a lifeguard but will introduce the participants to:
  • The skills needed to take a Lifeguarding course
  • Communication and decision making skills
  • The basic responsibilities of a lifeguard
  • The basic knowledge and skills required to be a lifeguard
  • The skills necessary to assist with swim lesson instruction
There will also be opportunities for the students to work along side lifeguards and swim instructors, assisting with swim lessons or helping out at a Pima County swim meet. To ensure each student gets the most out of the program, each of the NRPR pools offering the program will be limiting participation to just 10 students per session.

Cost: $30 for the entire program (This fee includes a Pima County Jr. Lifeguard t-shirt and Junior Lifeguard certificate at successful completion of the 4-week session.)Jr Lifeguarding

Session:
July 3-27, 2023

Pre-requisites:
  • Must be 11 years old by July 3, 2023.
  • Must be able to swim 50 yards freestyle demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing.
  • Must be able to tread water in the deep end of the pool for 1 minute. 
For additional questions, please call 520-724-5211.

 Active Net Class#  Pools  Days  Times
12339  Town of Ajo Pool  Monday-Thursday  10:15-11:15 a.m.
12329  Catalina Pool  Monday-Thursday  10:00-11:00 a.m.
12332  Flowing Wells Pool  Monday-Thursday  10:00-11:00 a.m.
12333  Kino Pool  Monday-Thursday  10:00-11:00 a.m.
12334  Los Niños Pool  Monday-Thursday  10:00-11:00 a.m.
12335  Manzanita Pool  Monday-Thursday  10:00-11:00 a.m.
12336  Picture Rocks Pool  Monday-Thursday  10:00-11:00 a.m.
12337  Thad Terry Pool (NW YMCA)  Monday-Thursday  4:00-5:00 p.m.
12338  Wade McLean Pool  Monday-Thursday  10:00-11:00 a.m.
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