Huntersville Family Fitness and Aquatics
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IMPORTANT LIFEGUARD INFORMATION

*Red Cross lifeguarding students must be at least 15 years old by the last day of class*

Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest:
▪ Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface then swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. (Swimming on the back or side is not permitted)
▪ Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs
▪ Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both 

Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds:
▪ Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. (The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed).
▪ Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 5-7 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
▪ Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face out at or near the surface.
▪ Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

Training Hours:
Friday: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Registrants must attend all training days to obtain their lifeguard certificate

All online modules must be completed before attending the first day of training

 

PLEASE SIGN UP FOR ONE SESSION

Program Location Days/Times Action

Deep Water - April 25th - 27th

In-person location: Lions Water Adventure, 2602 W Vernon Ave, Kinston, NC 28504, USA

Online location: Online - asynchronous

Apr 25, 2025 - Apr 27, 2025 Friday 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Sunday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm REGISTER HERE!

Shallow/Attendant Guards - May 2nd - 4th

In-person location: Lions Water Adventure, 2602 W Vernon Ave, Kinston, NC 28504, USA

Online location: Online - asynchronous

May 02, 2025 - May 04, 2025 Friday 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Sunday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm REGISTER HERE!

Deep Water - May 9th - 11th

In-person location: Lions Water Adventure, 2602 W Vernon Ave, Kinston, NC 28504, USA

Online location: Online - asynchronous

May 09, 2025 - May 11, 2025 Friday 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Sunday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm REGISTER HERE!

All remaining guards - May 16th - 18th

In-person location: Lions Water Adventure, 2602 W Vernon Ave, Kinston, NC 28504, USA

Online location: Online - asynchronous

May 16, 2025 - May 18, 2025 Friday 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Sunday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm REGISTER HERE!