Lifeguard Training

Get in on lifeguard training! We have opportunities for those who wish to become lifeguards at JBLM pools. To get paid for taking Lifeguard Training, you must apply as a Lifeguard Trainee first. Classes will be held on the following dates:

For the 3-day schedules, the class will be held Friday 1500-2000 and Saturday & Sunday 0800-1630.
For the 4-day schedules, the class will be held 0800-1530 both Saturdays and Sundays.

• August: 8-9 & 15-16 (4-day schedule) LAST FREE CLASS
• November 20-22, (starting with this class, fee is $150 for non-MWR staff)
• February 26-28, 2027
• May 21-23, 2027​
• July 9-11, 2027​
• September 24-26, 2027

In order to participate in a lifeguard certification course, all participants must successfully complete an in-water pretest followed by online coursework. Our lifeguards will proctor the pretest and the online work is provided by the American Red Cross.

• Interested candidates must reach out to staff at either Soldiers Field House pool (253-967-5390) or Kimbro (253-967-5026) to schedule the pretest (JBLMaquatics@army.mil).
• The pretest must be completed no later than one week prior to the certification course. The pretest consists of a 200-meter swim-tread-swim sequence (150-meter swim / 2-minute leg-only tread / 50-meter swim) and a timed brick retrieval event.
• Online coursework (approximately seven hours) must be completed no later than 2 business days prior to the certification course.

The training includes a pocket mask and certification. Expect a physically strenuous class with skills work both in and out of the water.

See some of the bonuses of being a lifeguard at JBLM!