Classes & Certifications

Lifeguard Classes

What it is: A three-day American Red Cross academic course that prepares you to respond to aquatic emergencies.
What you will learn: Water rescues, first aid and CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers.
What you earn upon successful completion: American Red Cross certification in Lifeguarding (including deep water), CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers, and First Aid and 1 academic credit.
When it is offered: Winter term, spring break and spring terms.

What it is: A one-day American Red Cross academic course that updates and renews lifeguarding skills.
What you will review: Water rescues, first aid, and CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers.
What you get upon successful completion: Your certification is renewed, so you stay current and ready to respond in emergencies and 1 academic credit.
When it is offered: Fall, winter, spring and summer terms.

What it is: A two-day American Red Cross academic course that trains individuals to teach lifeguarding courses, with an emphasis on leadership, communication, and instructional methods.
What you will learn: How to instruct water rescues, first aid, and CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers.
What you earn upon successful completion: American Red Cross certification in Lifeguarding Instructor and 1 academic credit.
When it is offered: Fall and spring terms.

What it is: A three-day American Red Cross community course that prepares you to respond to aquatic emergencies.
What you will learn: Water rescues, first aid, and CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers.
What you earn upon successful completion: American Red Cross certifications in Lifeguarding (including deep water), CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers, and First Aid.
When it is offered: Winter term, spring break and spring terms.

What it is: A one-day American Red Cross community course that updates and renews lifeguarding skills.
What you will review: Water rescues, first aid, and CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers.
What you get upon successful completion: Your certification is renewed so you stay current and ready to respond in emergencies.
When it is offered: Fall, winter, spring and summer terms.

What it is: A two-day American Red Cross community course that trains individuals to teach lifeguarding courses, with an emphasis on leadership, communication, and instructional methods.
What you will learn: How to instruct water rescues, first aid, and CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers.
What you earn upon successful completion: American Red Cross certification in Lifeguarding Instructor.
When it is offered: Fall and spring terms.

What it is: A three-day American Red Cross community course that trains individuals to teach swimming and water safety courses.
What you will learn: Instructional techniques, water safety principles and effective teaching strategies for a range of ages and skill levels.
What you earn upon successful completion: American Red Cross certification in Water Safety Instruction.
When it is offered: Fall term.

Come back Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026 to register for this course.