Certifications
Aquatic Certifications
American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
This class will teach you the skills and knowledge necessary to prevent aquatic emergencies, increase your critical thinking and decision making skills. At the completion of the course, participants will receive American Red Cross Lifeguard/CPR/AED/First Aid/Oxygen certifications, valid for two years.
Register November 29 by noon.
Dates: November 30 - December 9
Class Times:
- Friday 5:00 - 10:00 p.m.
- Saturday 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.
- Sunday 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Cost:
- Student: $125
- Member: $200
- Non-Member: $250
Location: Cary Street Gym Aquatic Center
American Red Cross Lifeguard Re-Certification
American Red Cross Lifeguard Re-Certification class is only open to those with current American Red Cross Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED certifications. This class will re-certify participants in American Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR, AED, First Aid and Oxygen for two years.
Register August 1 - November 1 at noon.
Dates: November 2-4
Class times:
- Fri 5:00 - 10:00 p.m.
- Sat 12:00 - 7:00 p.m.
- Sun 12:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Cost:
- Student: $75
- Member: $100
- Non-Member: $150
For more information on the following courses, contact Amanda Simmons at (804) 827-0321 or vculifeguards@gmail.com.
American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Training
Do you enjoy lifeguarding and want to learn how to teach others to become lifeguards?
Learn how to teach lifeguard training classes, including CPR/AED/First Aid instruction.
This class will develop your understanding of lifeguarding techniques and principles, help you conduct an engaging course, and teach you how to monitor participants' practice and give positive, corrective feedback.
Register by December 21, 12:00 p.m.
Dates: January 7 - 11
Class times: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cost:
- Student: $200
- Member: $250
- Non-Member: $300
Prerequisites:
- successfully complete the online session for the instructor before training
- bring your completion certificate to instructor trainer on
- successfully complete the American Red Cross prerequisites for Lifeguard Training on
- swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing
- tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs
- complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds
- successfully complete rescue skill scenarios based on lifeguarding, first aid and CPR & AED on
- desire to teach
- positive attitude
- purchase American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor's Manual and Lifeguard Training Participant's manual before training on
To successfully complete the course and receive American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification you must complete the above prerequisites, attend the entire course, participate in class, complete lesson plans, complete 4 practice teaches, and successfully complete the written test.
For questions contact Jenna Bordeaux at 804-827-9999, bordeauxjk@vcu.edu or vculifeguards@gmail.com
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Training
Do you enjoy swimming and want to learn how to teach others how to swim and about water safety?
This class will develop your understanding of swimming and teaching techniques and principles, help you conduct a swim lesson, and teach you how to monitor participants' practice and give positive, corrective feedback. This class is offered in the blended learning format and will require additional, outside of course time, online work that must be completed each night.
Prerequisites:
- successfully complete the online session for the instructor before training
- bring your completion certificate to instructor
- successfully complete the American Red Cross prerequisites for a Water Safety Instructor at a level 4 competency or higher:
- 25 Yard Freestyle Swim
- 25 Yard Backstroke Swim
- 25 Yard Breastroke Swim
- 25 Yard Elementary Backstroke Swim
- 15 Yard Butterfly Swim
- Float on back for 1 minute
- Tread water for 1 minute
- Have a desire to teach
- Demonstrate a positive attitude
- Complete blended learning portions of the course by assigned deadlines
To successfully complete the course and receive American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification you must complete the above prerequisites, attend the entire course, participate in class, complete lesson plans, complete 4 practice teaches, and successfully complete the written test.
Register: January 4 by 12:00 p.m.
Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, January 15 - 31
Class Times: 4:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Cost:
- Student: $175
- Member: $225
- Non-Member: $300
For questions contact Jenna Bordeaux at 804-827-9999, bordeauxjk@vcu.edu or vculifeguards@gmail.com.