ALA helps develop testing protocols and the administration of health and safety programs at swimming pools, waterparks, and beaches.ALA emphasizes public awareness of responsibility in aquatic environmental issues to protect the world we live in. It has worked diligently on environmental issues to keep our beaches and waterways cleaner for our future generations.Our national program's skills reflect ECC science and findings from the United States Lifeguard Standards Coalition Report. With our training program, you will not have to wait for a group class. Our training programs can be taken anywhere and are utilized by individuals, schools, universities, and community pools both here in the United States and abroad. The American Lifeguard Association is one of only a few national certifying agencies for lifeguards. The U.S. Department of Labor has determined that the American Lifeguard Association offers lifeguard certification programs similar to those provided by the American Red Cross.ALA adheres to a code of ethics and commits to deliver high-quality health and safety training. We are diligent in ensuring that program content and guidelines are safe and meet national standards. The purpose of the ALA training program is to teach candidates the knowledge and skills needed to help prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies.

Lifeguard recertification