Lifeguard and CPR Class

The Lifeguard and CPR Class offers Full Certifications and Recertifications through the American Red Cross Certification Program. 

REGISTRATION

Spring 2026: Opens Monday, February 9, 2026

Registration Steps

1. Register for an upcoming class at the Lifeguard and CPR Class page

UPCOMING CLASSES

Program Information

• The primary purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course is to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills to prevent, protect and respond to aquatic emergencies, and provide professional-level care until emergency medical services take over.
• The course includes training and certifcation in CPR, First Aid, and AED use.

Full Certification - Blended learning (online + in-person)

• Requirements:
  • Must be at least 15 years of age
  • Participants must complete 7 hours of online learning prior to the start of course. The instructor will provide all of the necessary links.
  • Successfully complete two prerequisite swimming skills:
    1. ​​Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest
    2. Complete a timed event sequence within 1 minute and 40 seconds
  • ​Successfully complete 3 final assessments:
    1. ​​Rotate in-conduct surveillance - rotate-out
    2. Timed Single Rescuer CPR scenario
    3. Multiple Rescuer Response scenario
  • ​Score a minimum of 80% on the final written exam (50 questions)

​​​Recertification​ - Blended learning (online + in-person)

• Requirements:
  • Must have a current American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification, and certification expired by no more than 30 days.
  • Participants must complete 6 hours of online learning prior to the start of course. The instructor will provide all of the necessary links.
  • Successfully complete three final skill assessments:
    1. ​​Timed Response
    2. Rotation and Scanning
    3. Final Team Response Testing Scenario
  • ​Score a minimum of 80% on the final written exam (50 questions)
• Must bring your own pocket mask

Class Information

• Participants must purchase or download the Lifeguarding Manual r.24 from the American Red Cross.
• All participants should bring the following to both class days: Electronic device to access the Lifeguard/CPR Manual, swimsuit, towel, and packed lunches and snacks.

Certified Lifeguarding Instructors

• Gianna Boburka - [email protected]
• Todd Clark - [email protected]
• Hannah Finestone -  [email protected]
• Merci McCarthy -  [email protected]