Certifications

This class will teach you the skills and knowledge necessary to prevent aquatic emergencies, increase your critical thinking and decision making skills. This course is offered in the Blended Learning format and will require 7-8 hours of on-line precourse work. At the completion of the course, participants will receive American Red Cross Lifeguard/CPR/AED/First Aid/Oxygen certifications, valid for two years. Open to individuals age 15 and up. 

Spring 2022

American Red Cross Blended Learning Lifeguard Certification Course

Program runs: February 11-13

Times: Friday, 5:00 - 10:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 

Register for the February Blended Learning Lifeguard Certification Course by February 4 at noon.

American Red Cross Blended Learning Lifeguard Certification Course

Program runs: May 16 - 20 

Times: Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Register for the May Blended Learning Lifeguard Certification Course by May 8 at noon.

Student Price: $150

Member Price: $225

Non-Member Price: $250

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.

American Red Cross Lifeguard Re-Certfication

March Program Runs: March 25 - 27

Times: Friday 5:00 - 10:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 12:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Register for the March Lifeguard Re-Certification Course by March 21 at noon. 

American Red Cross Lifeguard Re-Certfication

May Program Runs: May 13 - 15

Times: Friday 5:00 - 10:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 12:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Register for the May Lifeguard Re-Certification Course by March 21 at noon. 

Students: $100

Members: $125

Non-Members: $150

Questions? Contact Noah Rogers, rogersn2@vcu.edu

This course is for currently certitifed American Red Cross lifeguard instructors and lifeguard instructor trainers who need to complete the required in-person review for the 2017 lifeguard program update. Participants must email a copy of thier current certification and proof of on-line update to Noah Rogers at rogersn2@vcu.edu. 

Sat, Feb 19 2022  8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Cary Street Gym Aquatic Center 

Register for the LGI/LGIT Review Course. 

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 the 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 Breaststroke 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.

Dates: TBA

Location: Cary Street Gym Aquatic Center

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.

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.

All applicants must apply on VCU Handshake prior to tryouts and be an American Red Cross certified Lifeguard. 

Join our lifeguard team! We are currently hiring certified and non-certified lifeguards.

Apply on Handshake, Job Posting # 4884021

Spring 2022 Lifeguard Tryouts will be held at Cary Street Gym Aquatic Center on the following dates: 

All applicants must apply on VCU Handshake prior to tryouts and be an American Red Cross certified Lifeguard. 

For more information, contact Noah Rogers at rogersn2@vcu.edu

Non-certified lifeguards are eligible to apply to be a lifeguard with Recreational Sports. Employment offers are contingent upon successfully completing an American Red Cross Lifeguarding Course prior to beginning work. This course will be offered free of charge ($150 value) if the applicant agrees to work as a lifeguard for Recreational Sports for a minimum of 2 semesters.

Certified lifeguards should apply via the same application and send a copy of their certification to Noah Rogers