(American Red Cross)

Each year the Cincinnati Recreation Commission recruits and trains more than 300 lifeguards to "Work the Water" at CRC public pools.  CRC aquatic staff instructors hold free, swim stroke clinics in the evenings during Fall, Winter and Spring at Krueck Indoor Pool in Clifton.  These clinics are designed for anyone age 14 and older who wishes to learn and refine their swimming skills in preparation for Lifeguard Training Courses. 
They are offered continously in two week sessions and you can start anytime.

CRC instructs 9 Lifeguard Training Courses annually, February through October.  Make a difference in neighborhoods, be a lifeguard!  Learn to save lives and earn your certification in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training and First Aid as well as CPR for the Professional Rescuer.  Participants must be at least 15 years of age.  Adults are welcome.  This training is free for those working the entire summer season for the Cincinnati Recreation Commission.  The book fee is $25.00.   Lifeguard Training is also available to those not working with CRC for a fee of $225.00.

Lifeguard Training Course prerequisite skills include, swimming 300 yards continuously using 100 yds. freestyle, 100 yds. breaststroke, and 100 yds freestyle and/or breaststroke.  Also, swim 20 yards freestyle or breaststroke, surface dive, retrieve a 10 lb. brick from the pool bottom and swim 20 yards back to your starting position with both hands on the brick and your face above water.  Register and screen your skills on the first day of any of the courses listed.