Lifeguard Training
5pm - 9pm on the first day Registration deadline04/13/2026 at 12 AM TicketsFREE Address
876 S 333rd St, Federal Way, WA 98003, USADriving directions
Welcome to Lifeguard Training
Welcome to our Lifeguard Training Course — where you’ll begin the journey from strong swimmer to confident first responder. This program is designed to challenge you, sharpen your decision-making, and prepare you to act decisively when it matters most.
Through a combination of interactive classroom sessions and hands-on pool training, you’ll build the skills and confidence needed to recognize emergencies, perform water rescues, and provide critical care using CPR, AED, first aid, and supplemental oxygen support (SOS). This isn’t just about earning a certification — it’s about becoming someone others can rely on in moments of real need.
Pre-Course Preparation
Your success in this course starts before you ever step onto the pool deck.
All online learning and course modules must be completed prior to attending in-person training. These materials provide the foundation for the skills you’ll practice and demonstrate during class. Students who arrive without completing the full online portion will not be permitted to participate and will need to reschedule their training session.
Completing this work ahead of time ensures everyone can fully engage in the hands-on, performance-based training that defines this course.
Class Schedule
Friday: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Classroom and Pool — Federal Way Community Center
Lifeguard candidates will complete all course prerequisites and begin foundational training.
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Classroom and Pool (Lunch Break Provided)
A full day of instruction and practical skill development, combining in-water rescue training with classroom learning.
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Classroom and Pool (Lunch Break Provided)
Final skill development, written testing, and performance evaluations. Students will be dismissed once all testing and course requirements are successfully completed.
Dress Code
Please dress appropriately for both classroom and pool activities.
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Appropriate swimwear must be worn in the pool at all times.
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Bring dry clothing to change into for classroom sessions.
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Wet swimsuits or damp clothing will not be permitted in the classroom.
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Classrooms may vary in temperature, so students should be prepared for both warm and cool conditions.
Comfortable, practical attire is essential for full participation in both physical and academic portions of the course.
Course Completion Requirements
To successfully complete the lifeguard training, participants are required to:
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Attend all scheduled classes and arrive on time for every session
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Adhere to all course rules and instructor guidance
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Fulfill all course requirements, demonstrating a clear understanding of the material
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Perform all water rescue and lifesaving technique skills, CPR, AED, first aid, and SOS at test-ready performance levels
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Achieve a minimum score of 80% on the written examination
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Demonstrate a mature, professional demeanor throughout the course
Get Ready to Make a Difference
This course is more than a certification — it’s a commitment to protecting others and maintaining the highest standard of water safety at Wild Waves.
You’ll leave this training prepared, confident, and ready to step into the role of a professional lifeguard. We look forward to welcoming you to the program and supporting you as you take on this important responsibility.
An international renowned, hands-on lifeguard course that is highly interactive and physically enduring. The course is a comprehensive training program that promotes objective driven and performance based training for individuals wishing to obtain a new ILTP™ certification for shallow water, pool, special facilities, and/or open water, in various water depths ranging from less than 5` feet of water up to any depth and/or open water. Our International Lifeguard Training Programs (ILTP™) are designed and intended to be delivered as part of an integrated curriculum that includes water rescue techniques, First Aid, Health Care Provider CPR, Emergency Oxygen Support, and Automated External Defibrillation as a first responder. This course requires students to perform each concept taught in the course, through student demonstrations of all skills concepts and skills instructed. Students will participate in lifeguarding roles throughout the class and are expected to perform lifeguard duties as first responders. Students will perform on deck and in water simulations, drills and exercises for rescue techniques as an individual and in team scenarios as part of multiple rescuers drills. The ILTP Lifeguard course materials are available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Thai and simplified Chinese languages. Students that successfully complete the ILTP Lifeguard course obtain an ILTP certificate that is valid for one (1) year. Annual renewal is required. Successful candidates can earn anywhere from 2.2 to 2.6 IACET CEUs depending on the level of certification achieved in the program.
- Read and review the Training Standard before the first scheduled class.
- Complete the Candidate Review questions in the course materials before the first scheduled class.