Recreation Services Aquatics

Guard Start

Broomfield Community Center (BCC)

280 Lamar Street 303-464-5500

Dawn Rachjaibun 303-464-5518

Guard Start

Do you want to be a lifeguard but you are not old enough?  We now have three different classes to keep you busy all summer long, learning new skills and having fun at the same time!  All courses follow the guidelines established by the American Red Cross.

Bronze - Start Here!

This is an introductory class to basic lifeguarding skills as well as teaching swimming lessons. Participants learn basic emergency lifesaving, first aid, maintenance, and what it takes to become a lifeguard. This class is designed as a volunteer program to keep participants busy while having fun all summer long. Participants who volunteer for at least 10 hours receive a Tuesday-shirt and a pass to the Bay. If you have participated in our guard start program in the past - you may skip this class and go on to the Silver Class! Pre-requisites: Complete the Yellow Level swim class or pass a swim test. For ages 10 - 14 years.

Silver - More to learn!

This class teaches you more advanced lifeguarding skills including basic entries and rescues, back boarding techniques, first aid, and rescue breathing. This class also teaches you more advanced swim lesson techniques. We work on your strokes to make you a better teacher as well as a better swimmer. This class is designed as a volunteer program to keep participants busy while having fun all summer long. Participants who volunteer for at least 10 hours receive a Tuesday-shirt and a pass to the Bay. Pre-requisites: Completion of the Bronze class. For ages 11 - 14 years.

Gold - Rising to the Top!

This class covers the American Red Cross Community CPR and First Aid training. If participants are able to successfully complete all the skills and pass the test, they may become certified. This class also covers additional lifeguarding and teaching techniques including the Water Safety Instructor Aide course, physical fitness through water games and sports, health & nutrition, and sun protection. Participants receive certification upon successful completion of all skills. Pre-requisites: Completion of the Silver class. For ages 12 - 15 years.

Register for this class on-line next summer brochure! econnect