Lifeguard Readiness Program
Eastside Natatorium, 13501 Jason Crandall Dr, El Paso, TX 79938
About
The Lifeguard Readiness Program introduces participants to lifeguard training through lifeguard classes. Activities include learning the basic skills and training to become a lifeguard for the American Red Cross. Participants practice swimming 300 yards continuously while demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing, treading water for 2 minutes using only the legs, and completing a timed event within 1 minute and 40 seconds.
• Ages: 12–18 years old
• Schedule: Multiple evening class options on weekdays
• Price: $24 for Residents; $30 for Non-Residents
The City of El Paso Parks & Recreation is offering these lifeguard classes as blended learning lifeguard courses, and access to the internet is required to complete online portions of the course. All online portions are required to be completed by the first day of class. The program is open to ages 12 years and older, and participants must be 15 years of age on or before the last scheduled session of the course. The Parks and Recreation Department's mission is to provide indoor and outdoor leisure services to the El Paso community to develop skills, socialize, experience nature and live a healthier lifestyle. The department has been nationally accredited since 2018 through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), placing it in the 1 percent of agencies nationwide and making it the 15th agency in the state to be nationally accredited. The leadership team includes Pablo Caballero, Director; Emigdio Gonzalez, Assistant Director; Claudia Cisneros, Admin. Services Manager; Carlos Rodriguez, Recreation Manager; Raul Diaz, Media Specialist; Karla Chavez, Parks Planning & Development Manager; Diana Cepeda, Strategic Initiatives Manager; Enrique Valadez, Recreation Program Manager, Senior Division; Brenda Romero, Recreation Programs Manager, Aquatics Division; and Monica Vargas, Recreation Programs Manager, Sports Division.
Last updated January 29, 2026.
• Ages: 12–18 years old
• Schedule: Multiple evening class options on weekdays
• Price: $24 for Residents; $30 for Non-Residents
The City of El Paso Parks & Recreation is offering these lifeguard classes as blended learning lifeguard courses, and access to the internet is required to complete online portions of the course. All online portions are required to be completed by the first day of class. The program is open to ages 12 years and older, and participants must be 15 years of age on or before the last scheduled session of the course. The Parks and Recreation Department's mission is to provide indoor and outdoor leisure services to the El Paso community to develop skills, socialize, experience nature and live a healthier lifestyle. The department has been nationally accredited since 2018 through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), placing it in the 1 percent of agencies nationwide and making it the 15th agency in the state to be nationally accredited. The leadership team includes Pablo Caballero, Director; Emigdio Gonzalez, Assistant Director; Claudia Cisneros, Admin. Services Manager; Carlos Rodriguez, Recreation Manager; Raul Diaz, Media Specialist; Karla Chavez, Parks Planning & Development Manager; Diana Cepeda, Strategic Initiatives Manager; Enrique Valadez, Recreation Program Manager, Senior Division; Brenda Romero, Recreation Programs Manager, Aquatics Division; and Monica Vargas, Recreation Programs Manager, Sports Division.
Last updated January 29, 2026.
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