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: January 14th, 20th and 21st, 2024
Times: January 14th – 8AM-6PM; January 20th – 8AM-6PM; January 21st; 10AM-2PM
Note: This is a 24-hour long course, split between 3 days. You will need to be able to attend all 3 dates to complete the certification.
Registration Opens: December 10th, 2023 – January 10th, 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
| 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 |
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.