With Bearfoot you’ll not only get the best training, but also receive weekly in-services to keep your skills fresh. We believe that instilling the values of respect, honesty, humility and compassion into our staff helps to set us apart.
All employees of Bearfoot must hold a current American Red Cross Lifeguard
Certification, therefore, our employment application process is different than that of traditional
jobs. In this 2-step process, you must first hold a current American Red Cross Lifeguard
Certification or be willing to complete and pay for the training and certification.
To become an American Red Cross Certified Lifeguard for Bearfoot, all applicants must:
•Must be 15 years old on or before the final day of the training course.
•Hold a current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
-OR-
•Be willing to attend our Lifeguard Certification course.
The first step is to fill out the application by following the link above. Select the closest training location and the type of certification course you need. Please fill out this application with complete accuracy. Once submitted, check your email and verify you received an automated response email from us confirming we received your application.
After submitting your application, if applicable, you will be registered for the American Red Cross online portion of training, “Blended Learning”. This might take up to 3 days to access the online portion. You will need to fully complete the online portion to attend the in-person training.
In-person training for Deep Water is 4 days, approximately from 8 AM to 6 PM.
In-person training Shallow Water is 2.5 days.
Applicants must be present for all instructional times and may be disqualified if any time is missed.
Test-Out applicants will be contacted to schedule a test-out. Please be knowledgeable and prepared prior to attending the test.
American Red Cross Shallow Water Lifeguarding & Emergency Oxygen (up to 5 feet)
•Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs
•Swim 20 yards, Submerge to a depth of 4 to 5 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object and return to the surface
•Swim 100 yards continuously, demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing
Upon completion of this course participants will receive an American Red Cross certificate for Shallow Water Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED and Administering Emergency Oxygen, both valid for 2 years.
American Red Cross Lifeguarding & Emergency Oxygen
•Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs
•Swim 20 yards, feet first surface dive to a depth of 7 to 10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound brick and return to the surface
•Swim 300 yards continuously, demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing
Upon completion of this course participants will receive American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED and Administering Emergency Oxygen, both valid for 2 years.
Upon applying, you will need to choose a training course type:
• Full Training – No previous experience and certification as a Lifeguard
• Recertification – Previously American Red Cross Lifeguard certified which is or will expire soon.
• Test-Out – Certified in 2020 – 2021 with a valid certification in Lifeguarding
American Red Cross Certification Training Fee:
• Full Training – Deep Water ($200) | Shallow Water ($150)
• Recertification – $150
• Test-Out – No Charge
Training Fees are payable through out the summer with a payment plan.
Applicants in need of Full or Recertification Training are required to complete the American Red Cross online portion training. Our Lifeguard Certification course is only available to future employees of Bearfoot. We do not offer certifications to those seeking employment outside of our organization.