All participants will be added to a waitlist, with priority given to those Seeking employment with the Kingsbury Park District.

2026 Lifeguarding Certification Course

Get Certified. Save Lives. Be Ready for Summer.

The Kingsbury Park District is offering an American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certification course. This is a great opportunity to become a certified lifeguard before the summer pool season begins!

Who Can Register

Anyone age 15 or older who wants to become certified in lifeguarding.
Participants must be at least 15 years old by May 24, 2026.

Location

KPD Pool
1000 Vine Street
Greenville, IL 62246

Course Schedule

Online Learning (Required):
Must be completed before Friday, May 22, 2026

In-Person Sessions (All required):

Friday, May 22: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday, May 23: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday, May 24: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Cost

$180 – Participants working for Kingsbury Park District
$280 – General public

Certification Details

Participants who successfully complete the course and pass all required skills tests will receive an American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification, valid for 2 years.

Please note: Participants must pass all required in-water skills tests during the course. Failure to pass these skills will result in not receiving certification.

Registration Information

To register, visit:
www.kingsburyparkdistrict.com

👉 All sessions are mandatory to successfully complete the course.

Learn More

For additional details about the Red Cross Lifeguarding program, visit:
https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/lifeguarding/lifeguard-preparation

2026 Lifeguard Recertification Course

Stay Certified. Stay Ready. Stay Safe.

The Kingsbury Park District is offering an American Red Cross Lifeguard Recertification course for currently certified lifeguards who need to renew their credentials before the summer season.

Who Can Register

Current lifeguards needing to renew their American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certification.

Location

KPD Pool
1000 Vine Street
Greenville, IL 62246

Course Schedule

Online Learning (Required):
Must be completed before Friday, May 22, 2026

In-Person Sessions (All required):

Saturday, May 23: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Sunday, May 24: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Cost

$80 – Participants working for Kingsbury Park District
$180 – General public

Certification Details

Participants who successfully complete the course and pass all required tests will receive an updated American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification, valid for 2 years.

Please note: Participants must pass the prerequisite skills test during the course. Failure to pass these skills will result in not receiving certification.

Registration Information

To register, visit:
www.kingsburyparkdistrict.com

👉 All sessions are mandatory to successfully complete the course.

Learn More

For additional details about the Red Cross Lifeguarding program, visit:
https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/lifeguarding/lifeguard-preparation

2026 Red Cross Training Prerequisites:

Prerequisite 1: 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. Swim goggles are allowed.) Maintain position at the water's surface for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs. Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both.

Prerequisite 2: Complete a timed event within 1 minute and 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 7 – 10 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.