Lifeguard Certification

This is a Blended Learning course and will require completion of an online module before the first date of each session. The online module takes approximately 7 hours to complete. Registration closes one week prior to the class date, and you will receive online module information via email shortly after registration closes. Only U of A faculty/staff are able to register online. Additionally, participants must be able to fulfill all requirements listed below and will be tested on the first day of the class. If participants are unable to fulfill the requirements below during the testing period, no refund will be issued. 

• 15 years old on or before the final scheduled class date.
• Complete a swim- tread-swim sequence: Jump into the water submerge resurface swim 150 yards (using the front crawl breaststroke or a combination of both) maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs then swim 50 yards using the front crawl breaststroke or a combination of both. 
• Complete the following timed sequence within 1 minute and 40 seconds:
  • Starting in the water, swim 20 yards (face may be in or out of the water, swim goggles are not allowed). Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of seven to twelve feet and retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface (candidates may not swim the distance under water). Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

Each Lifeguard Course includes 4 sessions over 3 days. You must be able to attend ALL course sessions in order to complete the certification.

Lifeguard courses are taught during the Spring semester each year. Registration will open mid-December 2023.

Class #1: April 19-21, 2024

• Session 1: Friday, April 19
  • 5pm-9pm
• Sessions 2 & 3: Saturday, April 20
  • 9am-7pm
• Session 4: Sunday, April 21
  • 2pm-5pm

Class #2: May 3-5, 2024

• Session 1: Friday, May 3
  • 5pm-9pm
• Sessions 2 & 3: Saturday, May 4
  • 9am-7pm
• Session 4: Sunday, May 5
  • 2pm-5pm

 

• $250.00 for U of A students
• $300.00 for non-students

Cancellation Fee: $25.00 until two weeks prior to the first class session; 50% of class cost until one week prior to class; 100% of class fee within one week of class

Refunds: Refunds will not be given if participants are unable to complete the course requirements during the testing period on the first day of the course, or if participants are not present for all listed days and times for each session.

This course trains Lifeguarding instructor candidates to teach American Red Cross Lifeguarding, Lifeguarding Blended Learning, Shallow Water Lifeguarding, Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding, Waterpark Skills, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers, and Bloodborne Pathogens Training.

This is a Blended Learning course and will require completion of an online module before the first date of the session. The online module takes approximately 2 hours to complete.

Registration closes one week prior to the class date, and you will receive online module information via email shortly after registration closes. Only U of A faculty/staff are able to register online. Additionally, participants must be able to fulfill all requirements listed below and will be tested on the first day of the class. If participants are unable to fulfill the requirements below during the testing period, no refund will be issued. 

• 17 years old on or before the final scheduled class date.
• Hold a current Red Cross Lifeguard certification
• Be able to demonstrate proficiency in all Red Cross Lifeguard skills, including CPR/AED and First Aid
• Complete a swim- tread-swim sequence: Jump into the water submerge resurface swim 150 yards (using the front crawl breaststroke or a combination of both) maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs then swim 50 yards using the front crawl breaststroke or a combination of both. 
• Complete the following timed sequence within 1 minute and 40 seconds:
  • Starting in the water, swim 20 yards (face may be in or out of the water, swim goggles are not allowed). Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of seven to twelve feet and retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface (candidates may not swim the distance under water). Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

Lifeguard Instructor Courses:

Each Lifeguard Instructor course includes 5 sessions over 4 days. You must be able to attend ALL course sessions in order to complete the certification.

April 11-14

• Session 1: Thursday, April 11
  • 5pm-9pm
• Sessions 2: Friday, April 12
  • 5pm-9pm
• Session 3: Saturday, April 13
  • 9am-7pm
• Session 4: Sunday, April 14
  • 2pm-5pm

LGI/LGIT Review Courses:

• Sunday, May 5
  • 12pm-8pm

Lifeguard Instructor Courses:

• $300.00 for U of A students
• $350.00 for non-students

LGI/LGIT Review Courses:

• $100.00 for U of A students
• $125.00 for non-students

Cancellation Fee: $25.00 until two weeks prior to the first class session; 50% of class cost until one week prior to class; 100% of class fee within one week of class

Refunds: Refunds will not be given if participants are unable to complete the course requirements during the testing period on the first day of the course, or if participants are not present for all listed days and times for each session.