At what age can you become a lifeguard?

You can become a lifeguard at the age of 15 or 16 in most places in the United States. The specific age you can become a lifeguard can vary and depends on several factors, such as the state and jurisdiction you live in, and the necessary certification requirements needed to become a lifeguard, such as CPR certification.

Certifications that are needed to become a lifeguard can also have age requirements thus affecting the age restrictions in some cases. For example, the American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification program states that candidates must be at least 15 years old to take the program. Some certification organizations might have higher or lower age requirements.