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.
BUILD-A-GUARD PROGRAM
Get paid to train as a lifeguard! Start as a Pool Attendant, gain hands-on experience, receive swim lessons, and take a free lifeguard certification course—all within two months. Open to ages 14 and up.
| 2025 Sessions & Dates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Training | Dates | Registration Opens |
| Shallow Water Lifeguard Training | Jan 2-4 | Dec 1, 2024 |
| Junior Lifeguarding | Feb 5-20 | Jan 8, 2025 |
| Water Safety Instructor Training | Feb 24-27 | Jan 8, 2025 |
| Shallow Water Lifeguard Training | Feb 25-28 | Jan 8, 2025 |
| Junior Lifeguarding | Mar 5-27 | Jan 8, 2025 |
| Shallow Water Lifeguard Training | Mar 8-29 | Dec 1, 2024 |
| Shallow Water Lifeguard Training | Apr 22-25 | Dec 1, 2024 |
| Junior Lifeguarding | May 7-29 | Jan 8, 2025 |
| Lifeguard Crossover | May 3 | - |
| Lifeguard Crossover | May 10 | - |
| Lifeguard Crossover | May 17 | - |
Mountain Recreation is always looking for lifeguards, water safety instructors, and swim coaches to work with our facility. For more information, contact Christina Hovater (970) 688-7326 or CHovater@MountainRec.org or check our current job openings HERE.
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 (except 10/25)
- 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.
