Lifeguard Training Team

What is the Lifeguard Training Team?

The Lifeguard Training Team is a FREE Program designed to train and certify Seattle's Youth in Lifesaving Skills. This program is offered by Seattle Parks & Recreation each summer at Mount Baker Beach Park. The training included American Red Cross certification in Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR, as well as beach specific rescue techniques, a chance to build self esteem, job skills, and long lasting friendships.

Training, books, uniforms, and basic materials are all provided by Seattle Parks & Recreation at no charge to the participant. Participants will work individually, as well as, with small groups and the rest of the team to achieve their goals, building skills and knowledge throughout the summer.

Attendance is critical for the team to keep on track. Learning in this program is comprehensive with daily skill building challenges and training. Participants must be able to attend all scheduled training dates.

Who can be in LTT?

The Lifeguard Training Team focuses on youth ages 15-17. It is a FREE summer-long program designed to train participants to be lifeguards and build other job skills.

The Lifeguard Training Team is a tremendous opportunity for you to learn and grow, and to build lasting friendships and acquire skills you'll use all your life.

You do not have to be an Olympic athlete or world class swimmer to join. We just ask that you try your hardest, participate every day, and be part of the team. The instructors provide a safe, well supervised and encouraging envirsnment. The safety of the participants is our #1 priority.

All participants will have the opportunity to take the written and practical skills test to acquire certification as a lifeguard. Testing will be conducted in the last two weeks of the program.

The Lifeguard Training Team is a program that Seattle Parks & Recreation created to help promote diversity among our staff. It is the Departments policy to have a diverse work force representative of our community. Diversity is intended to provide not only equal employment opportunities to minorities, women, and persons with disabilities, but also to people with ethnic, cultural, or other differences.