Aquatics Training Opportunities

We offer both Lifeguard Training and Water Safety Instructor Training classes to prepare you for future aquatic job opportunities. Our classes are offered at an affordable rate by certified Red Cross Instructors.

Learn what it takes to join our training classes:

Training Details

Lifeguard Training

Pool and Red Cross fee $160 (paid at time of registration)
Make check payable to City of St. Petersburg.
Prior to the first class, down load books from the Red Cross web site or purchase books online from www.redcrossstore.org - $34.99 plus shipping and tax.
Fee assistance available to those that qualify. Contact 727-893-7727 for details.

Water Safety Instructor

Red Cross fee $37 (paid at time of registration)
Make check payable to City of St. Petersburg.
Prior to the first class, down load books from the Red Cross web site or purchase books online from www.redcrossstore.org - $44.99 plus shipping and tax.

Call (727) 893-7727 for more information.

Register for a Training Course

You must register in person at Northshore Pool, 901 North Shore Dr.NE Pay in full at the time of registration. Hours are: Mon/Wed/Fri: 7am -6:30pm; T/Th: 7am-8pm; Sat: 10am-4pm; Sun: 1pm-4pm.

Proof of Age required at Registration. You must be 15 for Lifeguard Training by time the class concludes and complete a prerequisite swim test, and for the Water Safety Instructor course you must be 16 by the first day of the class and complete a prerequisite swim test.