Lifeguard Training

Get in on lifeguard training! Cost: FREE! Find out about lifeguard employment. 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:

• FEB: 14-15 & 21-22
• MAR: 20-22 (3 day schedule)
• APR: 3-5 (3 day schedule)
• MAY: 1-3, 15-17
• JUN: 12-14, 26-28
• JUL: 10-12 (3 day schedule)
• AUG: 8-9 & 15-16
• SEP-NOV: No classes

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 Kimbro (253-967-5026) or Soldiers Field House pool (253-967-5390) to schedule the pretest (usarmy.jblm.imcom.list.dfmwr-swim@army.mil).
• Once passed, they will receive an email link to begin the coursework.
• Pretest must be completed no later than one week prior to the certification course. The pretest consists of a 300-meter front crawl or breaststroke swim, a two-minute leg-only tread, and a timed brick retrieval.
• 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! $1,000 Cash Bonus after working 100 hours. Flexible Schedule