Interested in Working the Water with CRC Aquatics: Starting CRC Lifeguard pay is $16.00/hr.

Pre-Screening Information

Thank you for registering for a Cincinnati Recreation Commission, Red Cross Lifeguard Course screening. Please come prepared to enter the water and perform the below skills during your screening. Once you have successfully passed the screening; you will be able to register for an American Red Cross Lifeguard Course with the instructor after the screening.

  1. Demonstrate proper technique for front crawl and breast stroke
  2. Continuously swim 150 yards utilizing front crawl and/or breast stroke - tread water keeping your face above the water only using your legs for 2 minutes - swim 50 yards utilizing front crawl and/or breast stroke 
  3. Timed event: swim 20 yards, surface dive to 10 feet, retrieve a 10 pound brick, return to the surface & swim back to the starting point, keeping face at/near surface, holding the 10 pound brick with both hands

Candidates are strongly encouraged to attend at least one pre-lifeguarding class prior to the lifeguard course screening if they are apprehensive about any of the above pre-requisites. 

Click HERE to see the times/days our FREE pre-lifeguarding is offered!

American Red Cross Lifeguard Course Information

  • Course is FREE for those who work for CRC for the entire 2025 summer season.
  • Course fee is $400 for non-CRC Applicants
  • Course enrollment is limited, screen early to secure your spot in class!
  • Participants must be 15 years or older OR turn 15 by the end of the lifeguard course.
  • Attendance at every class within the course is mandatory.
  • $40 fee required for the current American Red Cross Lifeguard manual and course materials.  

Course includes the following certifications:  American Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR/AED, First Aid for the Professional Rescuer.

CRC LIFEGUARD COURSE SCHEDULE

COURSE

LOCATION

DATES & TIMES

COURSE #1

Mt. Auburn Pool

Jan 25, Feb 1, & 8 from 2p.m. to 6 p.m.

 

2034 Young St., 45219

Jan 26, Feb 2, & Feb 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

COURSE #2

Mt. Auburn Pool

Feb 28 & March 7 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. 

 

2034 Young St., 45219

March 1, 2, 8, & 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

COURSE #3

Walnut Hills High School

Pre-screening: March 24 from 9 to 10:30 a.m.

 

1515 Jonathan Ave., 45207

March 24, 25, 26, 27 and 28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

COURSE #4

Mt. Auburn Pool

April 4, & 11 from 5p.m. to 9 p.m.

April 5, & 12 from 1p.m. to 6 p.m.

 

2034 Young St., 45219

April 6, & 13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

COURSE #5

Mt. Auburn Pool

April 26, May 3, & 10 from 2p.m. to 6 p.m.

 

2034 Young St., 45219

April 27, May 4, & 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.


Pre-screenings typically take 1 hour to complete.  Instructions to register for a course will be given to each successful participant at the end of the pre-screening.  

Registration for Pre-screening

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Participant waiver and release will need to be signed prior to screening.  Candidates under 18 years will need a parent or guardian signature.

Location addresses: 
 All pre-screenings and courses will take place at Mt. Auburn Indoor Pool, 2034 Young Street, 45219 except for courses 3. 

*Pool is located in the lower level of William Howard Taft Elementary School. There is a drive to access the pool parking lot next to the play ground.

Course #3 March 24-28 will take place at Walnut Hills High School Pool, 1515 Jonathan Ave., 45207


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