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Train To Save Lives In The Water

BLUEGUARD ACADEMY certifies lifeguards and scuba rescue instructors through hands-on, instructor-led courses — not just a textbook and a test.

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Certification Courses

Lifeguard standing watch

Lifeguard Certification

American-standard water rescue, CPR/AED and surveillance training. 32-hour course, weekend or weekday cohorts.

6 weeks · Beach & Pool tracks
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Scuba Rescue Diver

Emergency response, self-rescue and diver-assist skills for certified divers looking to move into rescue and instructor tracks.

4 weeks · Open water sessions
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Dive Instructor Development

Full instructor development course for candidates pursuing professional certification to teach open water and rescue courses.

8 weeks · Includes internship hours

Meet The Instructor Team

Lead instructor on beach patrol

Lead Water Safety Instructor

15+ years open-water rescue experience, certified trainer for lifeguard and dive rescue programs.

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Scuba Program Director

Career dive instructor overseeing rescue diver and instructor development curriculum.

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Seats are limited each cycle to keep instructor-to-student ratios low.

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