Thank you for your interest in the BAC Lifeguarding Course!!!

Prerequisites:

Online Portion

*Must complete online portion prior to the first day of the course!!! The link will be emailed after signing up for the course.

In-Person Portion

*Swim 150 yards breaststroke AND/OR freestyle with face in water

*Immediately tread water for 2 minutes using only legs & finish swimming 50 yds breaststroke AND/OR freestyle continuously

*Retrieve and swim on back with 10-pound object from depth of 7-12 feet (timed)

WE ALSO HAVE WATERFRONT COURSES (can only sign up for waterfront course after completing a lifeguard course) Waterfront Video AND LIFEGUARD INSTRUCTOR COURSES (must be at least 17 yrs old and have at least 2 years of lifeguarding experience)

BERKELEY AQUATIC CLUB LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION

New Student Lifeguard Course - $320.00, cash or checks payable to BAC ($10 student discount for each referral joining your class) 

CPR Masks are included.

New Lifeguard with Waterfront -$395

*There's a $12 return check fee for any bounced checks. Certifications won't be distributed until the check has been cleared.                                                                                                  

BERKELEY AQUATIC CLUB LIFEGUARD RE-CERTIFICATION

Lifeguard Recert Student - $160.00, cash or checks payable to BAC ($10 student discount for each referral joining your class)

Lifeguard Recert with Waterfront - $235

CPR Masks are not included, but required. You can purchase them in person for $10.

*There's a $12 return check fee for any bounced checks. Certifications won't be distributed until the check has been cleared.

Criteria for course completion and certification for ALL Lifeguard Courses:

To successfully complete the lifeguarding course, you must:

-Complete online portion prior to the first day of your course. 

-Attend and participate in all class sessions.

-Demonstrate competency in all required skills and activities.

-Demonstrate competency in all required final rescue skill scenarios.

-Pass the written test with a minimum of 80%.

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PLEASE BRING PAYMENT (in form of check paid to BAC or cash) AND ID TO THE FIRST CLASS. Waivers will be emailed to you to sign and bring in person or email back as soon as you enroll.

Items to bring: Swimsuit, ID (driver's license, passport, or student photo ID with birth certificate), Goggles, Snacks, Lunch, Warm clothes, Water, 2 to 3 Towels, a screenshot of completed online portion.

Location of all the Courses:

FDU Madison Ferguson Recreation Center

Address: 285 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ 07940

Please complete both steps to sign up for the course:

1st: Click here to fill out the form to receive online portion. The online portion needs to be completed before the first day of the course.

2nd: Click HERE to sign up for the course and secure your spot!

If you have questions about enrollment, please email [email protected].