Lifeguard Training

Class Details

Training Location:

Day 1: American Pool Pennsylvania Office, 3580 Progress Dr Suite E, Bensalem, PA 19020

Day 2: Bensalem High School, 4319 Hulmeville Rd, Bensalem, PA 19020

Training Times: 9:00AM - 6:00PM 

Attendance on ALL days is required to be eligible for certification. 

Remember to bring the following to class:

• Bathing Suit (2)
• Towels (2)
• Warm Clothing/Change of Clothes
• Food/Snacks
• Pen/Paper for Notes 

Additional clothes for warmth and light snacks to have throughout the day are recommended. 

Important: Be sure all MANDATORY online work is completed before coming to your in-person lifeguard class. 

1. All 19 Modules - YOU ARE HERE! 
2. ILTP Final Exam on Pectora - You will receive an additional enrollment email when enrolled in the Final Exam. Use the same login as you did to complete your online modules. This will be added to your Pectora account as a “Class” after finishing your modules although please contact your local staffing representative if you do not see it!

Online work must be started by May 11th, 2026. You may be asked to reschedule your class if you do not start the online work by the respective date.

AP Lifeguard Training Employee Agreement 

NEW HIRES

Congratulations! You are receiving this Training Agreement because you have successfully applied, interviewed, and registered for a Lifeguard Training Class with the American Pool Pennsylvania office. The cost of the training class includes a $25 non-refundable registration fee applicable only to American Pool PA Employees - New Hires. This offer is not valid for anyone who has not applied or interviewed with our office. Terms and conditions apply.

We want you to enjoy your summer working for us! We have outlined specific expectations for you to understand. The $25.00 enrollment fee reflects your agreement to work the minimum number of days based on your certification date during the 2025 season. Please see the detailed table below. If these expectations are not met, the employee may be responsible for covering the difference between the ticket purchase price and the full cost of the class. The cost of the lifeguard class for non-employees of American Pool PA is $350.00. If you have any questions regarding this information, please feel free to contact us at 215-283-0300.

Before 7/1 - 20 Days

Between 7/1 & 8/1 - 15 Days

After 8/1 - 10 Days

Course Cancellation Policies

Low Enrollment - There is a minimum requirement of 5 participants for each class to run. American Pool reserves the right to cancel any class that does not meet the minimum requirement. If a class is canceled due to low enrollment, students enrolled in that class will be allowed to transfer to the next available class free of charge.

Inclement Weather - If a class is canceled due to inclement weather, students in that class will be able to transfer to the next available class free of charge. 

Participant Cancellation - If a student wishes to cancel their Lifeguard Training class at any point up to the start date of the class, the $25 registration fee is forfeited. If a student “No-Shows” to a class, there will be no refund given. Please review our No-Show Policy for more details. To cancel your class, please call 215-283-0300. Please include your full name, phone number, and course information.

Rescheduling - If a student wishes to reschedule their class, they should notify American Pool as soon as possible. The student will have to enroll again in a class that better suits their availability with a $25 registration fee. We understand emergencies can happen. If this is the case, please contact the Safety & Training Director by calling 215-283-0300 immediately. This will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. 

Attendance Policy - Prompt arrival from all participants is needed to successfully run the lifeguard class. Anyone who is more than 15 minutes late after the scheduled start time of the course may be asked to reschedule at the Instructor’s discretion. The student must be present for the entire duration of the class.

Second Attempt - If a student is asked to retake the class by an Instructor, that student will be able to take a future class free of charge. Only one additional attempt will be provided. 

No-Show Policy - We encourage you to contact us if you are running late or not able to attend. If you do not show up to a class, it will be considered a “No-Show” and you will have to sign up for a future class with a $25.00 non-refundable fee.