Lifeguard Training 

Become a lifeguard, re-certify, or step up your aquatics game by becoming a Lifeguard Instructor!

Pre-Requisites for Lifeguard Training

  • Swim 300 yards continuously, using front crawl and breaststroke.
  • Tread water for 2 minutes without hands.
  • Swim 20 yards, submerge to 6-10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound brick, return to starting point, and exit pool in less that 1 minute 4 seconds.

Lifeguard, Lifeguard Review, and Lifeguard Instructor courses are also offered as private classes for groups. Contact Spencer Tussing today to find out more about these options!

Lifeguard Course Schedule

Dates: May 6th -10th, 2024
Times: May 6th – 3PM-8PM; May 7th – 3PM-8PM; May 8th – 3PM-8PM; May 9th – 3PM-8PM; May 10th 2PM-4PM
Note: This is a 24-hour long course, split between 5 days. You will need to be able to attend all 5 dates to complete the certification.

Registration Opens: February 26th, 2024 – May 4th, 2024

Sign up using our online portal! Simply sign in or create an account. Then, click on “Program Registration” and filter the category to “Certifications”.

Any questions? Reach out to Miranda Yauger at m.yauger@vikes.csuohio.edu

Lifeguard Course Fees

CourseStudents Members Non-Members 
Lifeguard Training$100$150$175
Lifeguard Review/Recertification$60$75$100
Lifeguard Instructor$215$225$245
Lifeguard Instructor/Instructor Trainer Review$20$30$40
Lifeguard Instructor Trainer AcademyPlease visit your ARC Learning Center for details & registration

More Information

For questions or more information, please contact Mackenzie Lamar, Assistant Director, Competitive Sports, Camps, and Aquatics, at m.lamar@csuohio.edu.

PLEASE NOTE: Program registration ends one (1) week prior to the start date of each session.