Lifeguard Training

OrganizerCity of Wilmington Parks & Recreation FacilityWilliam Hicks Anderson Community Center (WHACC) Class ID1011-7498 DateJune 05 - 07, 2025
4pm - 4pm on the first day
Renewal Date06/07/2025
9am - 4pm on the first day
Registration deadlineThis class is over Tickets Not available Address

501 N Madison St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USADriving directions

Hello,

Welcome to the J. Ellis & Associates International Lifeguard Training Program (ILTP). In this program we you will need to demonstrate your knowledge of lifeguard skills both in-water and on land as well as show mastery of basic lifesaving skills such as using oxygen masks, Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) and a variety of other first aid skills. This class is designed to get you ready to be a professional rescuer. 

Prior to class beginning on May 10th, 2025, you will need to COMPLETE ALL VIDEO MODULES. If you do not complete the modules YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO TAKE THE CLASS.

For first time lifeguards: We will begin day 1 at 4PM on Thursday, June 5th , 2025. 

For renewals: We will begin at 9:00 AM on Saturday June 7th, 2025.

If you wish to work for the City of Wilmington, you will need to bring the following with you:

2 forms of identification 1 must be a picture ID (social security card, passport, licenses, birth certificate)

Working papers (if under 18)

Direct Deposit form from your financial institution

Applications will be filled out BEFORE beginning prerequisites done in the water.

Saturday: All in-water rescues and scenarios will be completed on this day. We will break for lunch at noon and start again at 1 PM sharp. Please do not be late as it will hold up our class.  

I look forward to working with all of you. I hope we have a great class. If you need to contact me please feel free to reach out.

Thank you,

Anthony Davis

Aquatics Coordinator

302-293-3362

andavis@wilmingtonde.gov

Course Description

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. 

Preparation Suggestions
  • 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.