Lifeguard Training

Thinking about becoming a lifeguard? Get ahead of the game by taking a lifeguard training class offered year round by the Peoria Park District! It’s never too early to get certified!
Get a job you can feel good about–lifeguarding! Our classes provide you with the proper training. Training classes are held year-round. You MUST attend all three classes in a session and pass the Lifeguard test.
***All classes have an e-learning module that must be completed prior to the first day of class.
Questions? Contact Aquatics Manager Amanda Green at [email protected] or 309-282-1531
Apply to be a PPD Lifeguard here!
Upcoming classes:
October 6-8: Central Park Pool, Friday: 4:30-8pm, Saturday and Sunday: 8am-4pm
October 9-12: Central Park Pool, 9am-3pm
November 3-5: Central Park Pool, Friday: 4:30-8pm, Saturday and Sunday: 8am-4pm
December 1-3: Central Park Pool, Friday: 4:30-8pm, Saturday and Sunday: 8am-4pm
Class Fee and Certificate Processing:
If you are registering and applying for the Peoria Park District the fee is waived! Otherwise it’s $250/person.
Certificates go out at processing which occurs the week after the class is over, class ends on Sunday and processing in the office is usually Monday or Tuesday. Once processed, it’s a couple minutes to get an email.
All course materials are included in registration on peoriaparks.org when you register for the lifeguarding class.