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 Fees
| Course | Students | 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 Academy | Please visit your ARC Learning Center for details & registration |
Next Upcoming Lifeguard Certification Class:
Saturday, April 18th 9AM-3PM (classroom session)
Saturday, April 25th 9AM-3PM (in-water session)
You must be available for each day/timeframe above in order to register and complete the certification.
Registration closes Friday, April 10th at 12PM. A blended learning course will then be sent to your email on file following registration closing.
To register: Visit our online portal!
Please reach out to Spencer Tussing at s.tussing@csuohio.edu with any questions!
More Information
For questions or more information, please contact Spencer Tussing, Coordinator of Aquatics and Safety, at s.tussing@csuohio.edu.
PLEASE NOTE: Program registration ends one (1) week prior to the start date of each session.