Aquatics Job Training
Mountain Recreation is a licensed training provider of American Red Cross lifeguard courses. We offer premier safety and leadership training for teens and adults through Lifeguarding and Instructor Training. Our staff are engaged in learning a trade that can lead to a lifetime of career opportunities.
| 2026 Sessions & Dates | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Training | Dates | Location | Registration Opens/Closes |
| Shallow Water Lifeguard Training | Jan 17-19 | Gypsum Rec Center | Jan 1/Jan 12 |
| Shallow Water Lifeguard Training | Feb 21-13 | Gypsum Rec Center | Feb 2/Feb 20 |
| Shallow Water Lifeguard Training | Apr 10-13 | Gypsum Rec Center | Apr 1/Apr 9 |
| Deep Water Lifeguard Training | May 15-18 | Gypsum Rec Center & Eagle Pool | May 1/May 14 |
| Deep Water Lifeguard Training | Jun 6-8 | Eagle Pool | May 17/May 31 |
Clinics
- Open Pool Lifeguard Pre-Requisition Clinic
This is an opportunity for lifeguard candidates or those who are interested in becoming a lifeguard to practice the pre-requisites with current staff, and receive feedback and guidance from the staff.
The shallow water lifeguard pre-requisites:
- Test 1: Swim 50 yards freestyle or breaststroke (face must be in the water) followed by 2 minutes of treading without hands, followed again by 50 yards freestyle or breaststroke (no stopping allowed).
- Test 2: Swim 20 yards, submerge to between 4-7 feet deep to retrieve a 10 pound brick, and swim or walk back (20 yards) while keeping the brick out of the water, and exit the water without using the ladder or steps in 50 seconds or less.
Lifeguard pre-requisite open hours:
- Tuesdays from 4pm-5pm
- Fridays from 4pm-7pm
- Saturdays from 10am-1pm
*Those who attend the pre-req clinics will receive a coupon code to register for discounted lifeguard courses.
* No registration required.
