Aquatics Training & Certification
Garden State Aquatics is dedicated to providing quality training and empowering the community to be knowledgeable in aquatic safety. We specialize in a variety of skills ranging from comprehensive lifeguarding techniques to basic water safety education. Our goal is to ensure your safety on the water.
Reasons To Be A Lifeguard
Pick a reason below or find your own! There are more reasons to be a lifeguard than we can fit on this page, but whatever yours is, we look forward to helping you reach your goals.
Valuable
Experience
Learn real-life skills like CPR and build your resume with a job that builds leadership, communication skills, and people management.
Great Job
Security
Lifeguards are always in demand, now more than ever with room to grow. Pools are constantly hiring and even paying for recertifications.
Stay Fit
All Year
Lifeguarding requires you to be in good physical shape. Some places allow you to use their gyms, pool, and other facilities.
Flexible
Hours
Many lifeguard positions are part-time and work around your schedule for extra income. Do meaningful work while having time for school and a social life.
People Look
Up To You
People will see you as a role model and will look up at you sitting in your chair with the best view of the pool.
It's Very
Rewarding
It’s a lifeguard's duty to keep everyone in the pool area safe. This big responsibility is a great feeling. You also make friends for life.
Testimonials
"Loved the class! The instructor was super friendly and very knowledgeable about the material. I liked the pace and how there was always time for questions.
Jessica R.
Lifeguard & EMT
“I had already passed the interview with my local pool, now all I had to do was take the course ASAP. GSA was able to make it happen in time. Thank you!”
Michael D.
5 year Lifeguard and Swim Instructor
“Being a lifeguard is the best job ever! Now I see what all my friends were talking about and I'm excited to be a part of this for the next three summers.”
Vanessa T.
Lifeguard & High School Student
Ready To Jump In?
Garden State Aquatics has friendly staff to answer all your question by email and text. After successfully completing the training and receiving your certifications, we can always point you in the right direction. Many employers are looking to hire and we can share those opportunities by email.