Certification Classes

Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid, and more!

Babysitter's Training Class

This in-person course prepares youth ages 11-16 to safely and confidently care for children and infants. It includes hands-on activities, videos, and discussions to develop essential, real-life readiness babysitting skills. The course covers feeding, diapering, picking up and holding children, safety, and emergency response. Participants receive a 10-year Babysitter's Training certificate upon completion. You must attend the full course to receive your certificate.

Sunday, August 23, 2026 | 12:30 - 8:00 pm

$80 Member | $100 Non-member

Adult and Pediatric CPR, AED and First Aid Course

Join us for this community class to learn how to confidently intervene in life-threatening emergencies which will include CPR/AED/First Aid. This course is held with an American Red Cross approved instructor. This is a blended learning course, meaning that you must complete an online course prior to attending the in-person skills session. Classes limited to twelve (12) people. 

Sunday, January 25. 2026 | 12:00 to 2:45 PM
Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 12:00 to 2:45 PM
Sunday, May 17, 2026 | 12:00 to 2:45 PM
Sunday, August 2, 2026 | 12:00 to 2:45 PM
Sunday, December 6, 2026| 12:00 to 2:45 PM

$64 Member | $80 Non-member

Lifeguard Certification

Learn how to confidently intervene in life-threatening aquatic emergencies (in our 8' max depth pool). Classes provide entry-level participants the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies. Students will also learn to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over. This is a blended learning course where participant must complete an online course prior to attending the in-person skills sessions. Successful completion of the prerequisite skills check, in-person skills, and online course will result in an issuance of an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/AED, valid for two (2) years.

Minimum Age: 15+

$200 Member | $250 Non-member
JEA lifeguards are provided full reimbursement after 60 days of employment

Please email pools@savj.org for employment opportunities.