Lifeguard Training Florida for Private Groups with a Pool
Lifeguard Certification
Serving state-wide and Southeastern states for groups seeking Red Cross lifeguard certification, since 1991.
Florida Lifeguard Training serving all of Florida State including Miami, Tampa, and Orlando. This lifeguard certification course is at your chosen pool location. Red Cross requirements state it must be a large pool (at least 25 yards long) and have ample spacing on the deck. On the other hand, it can be any depth. The depth does however, dictate which certification participants are eligible for (shallow or deep).Â
Please email us pictures of your suggested pool if you are unsure whether or not it fits the criteria.Â
The Florida lifeguard training course is intended for good swimmers only. On the next page, review the swim competency pre-test if you are unsure.
Red Cross certifications are given for each student passing all curriculum points in Lifeguard Training which includes first aid, CPR, and of course, AED.
This is a 3-day course, usually arranged in 3 consecutive days. You are able to arrange the days and times however they work best for your lifeguard participants.Â
Florida Lifeguard Training has a minimum for your group’s private classes. At least 5 participants are needed to do the skills. This is a Red Cross requirement. The maximum we can have in one class with one Lifeguard Instructor is 10. Another option, if you have less than 6, is to agree to host a few kids from our walk-on list to at least make your minimum. The walk-on students have always been good guests of any host we’ve had. This just means that we post the course on Red Cross to the open public.
The benefits of booking us for a private class over a Park and Rec class?
- You choose the dates and times that work for your group, this means it is not on someone else’s schedule
- It’s YOUR group, at YOUR location, this is the best for your Emergency Action Plan and the safety of your swimmers!!
- Class size is limited, therefore better quality and done quicker.
- Your staff instructors are top notch pros.
- Our effort is to the individual, not to move the group on and let a few fail.
- On top of all this, we’ve been doing lifeguard trainings 20+ years. We know how to make it fun and effective.
Course Pre-test ability checkoff for Florida Lifeguard Training:
- Student minimum age is 15 by final day of class.
- Swim – Tread – Swim Sequence swim 200 yards, tread water for 2 minutes without hands, swim 50 yards.
- A timed weight-retrieval drill (the Brick) where you swim 20 yards, do a surface dive to a 10-pound weight in the deepest part of your pool, surface and swim on your back with the object 20 yards, exit the water without using a ladder or steps. The time limit is 1 minute and 40 seconds. This is an easy time interval for the normal swimmer.
Our fee is payable by check (at class) or credit card (prior to class). For credit card payments, see link at the bottom of the next page. We’ve been doing this training 30 years and have a passion and a track record of making the highest quality privately trained guards in the industry.
Lifeguard Certification Staff serving statewide and beyond
Kevin Frank, Lifeguard Instructor, Lifeguard for Hire
Orlando, 15 years experience!
I began life-guarding when I was just 15 years old. Since then, I have worked for my community, college and even Aquatica as a full time lifeguard for almost 5 years. Now, I am a middle school teacher with a family and a young child.
Home base areas I serve: Clermont, Wintergarden, Dr. Phillips, Windermere  and all of greater Orlando.
Kimberly Lytle, Swim Instructor, Event Lifeguard, LGI Trainer & Professional Shark Handler
Kissimmee, FL, 48 years experience!
I have been a swim instructor for 48 years. I was recognized as the Baltimore Regional Chapter Water Safety Aide of the Year. I am certified as an adapted aquatics instructor, Dan Marino Foundation Adapted Aquatics Instructor, and Human Kinetics Adapted Aquatics Instructor. I am the recipient of the Autism Speaks grant to provide free swim lessons to autistic children. Currently I am certified as a Water Safety Instructor Trainer where I have taught individuals to be swim instructors. I started one of the early baby swim programs in the United States in order to teach babies to swim float swim. I currently serve on the Board of Directors for the State of Florida to approve new aquatic programs. I love all levels of instruction.
I have been a lifeguard, waterfront and waterpark lifeguard for 48 years. I am currently certified as a Lifeguard Instructor and Instructor Trainer with the American Red Cross. I have taught swimming for the same amount of time and am a Water Safety Instructor and Instructor Trainer. I audit waterparks and municipal facilities evaluating lifeguard and facility standards. I have received several certifications to teacher adapted aquatics and have received a grant from Autism Speaks to provide free swim lessons. I hold a master’s degree in education, was Teacher of the Year for my middle school and Top Ten Educator in the District. I was recognized as the American Red Cross Water Safety aide of the Year and then later the American Red Cross Instructor Volunteer of the Year. I served for ten years at the National Aquatic Safety School in Texas as an Instructor Trainer. As a Special Olympics Tier 2 Swim Coach I am eligible to take teams to national competitions. I am certified as a National Water Fitness Instructor and trained Total Immersion. I serve on the Board of Directors for the Florida Aquatic Council overseeing the development of aquatics in the State of Florida. Also, on the Board of Directors for the State of Florida to approve new aquatic programs within the state. I am a member of Association of Aquatic Professionals, National Parks and Recreation, and World Water Park Association. I have hosted the World’s Largest Swim Lesson for 5 years achieving some of the top numbers in the world. In my spare time I am an avid scuba diver, runner, biker, and weight lifter. I compete in open water competitions with 12.5 miles being my longest distance.
Serving:Â Orlando and Tampa
Ron Torbert, Lifeguard Instructor, Lifeguard
Orlando, 34 years of experience!
34 Years of Lifeguard Experience, wow! Â Ron serves Greater Orlando
I have a great passion for aquatics. I was raised around the water and I am scuba certified. I have been lifeguarding since I received my Lifeguard BSA (Boy Scouts) in 1981, I was a YMCA Lifeguard and Swim Instructor. I was a Lifeguard for River Country, Grand Floridian, Yacht and Beach and Typhoon Lagoon. I am a Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor and worked for Wet N Wild and Aquatica in that capacity. I am an Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Instructor Trainer. I have 5 children ages 10-25. From 1999-2012 I competed in Triathlons including 1 IRONMAN.
Special certifications:Â PADI Scuba Certification, Open water, Waterpark, Waterfront
Owner comment here: Ron is Superman! Bless the work you do and have done, sir!