- Available for currently enrolled UT students, RecSports members and non-members.
- All classes take place in Gregory Gym and/or the Gregory Gym Natatorium. Location and parking details.
- Participants must be 15 years or older on the first day of the course in order to participate and be certified.
- Upon successful completion of all courses, an American Red Cross® certification will be issued. All certifications are valid for two years.
Register for Classes
American Red Cross® Lifeguard Training Skills Test
$20
To register for the Lifeguard Training course you must have completed and passed one of the following Lifeguard Training Skills Tests. The Skills Test includes successful completion of the following:
- Swim 300 yards continuously (not timed).
- Must be proficient in and demonstrate front crawl, breaststroke and rhythmic breathing.
- Tread water for two continuous minutes without support and using legs only.
- Retrieve a 10lb. brick from the bottom of the pool and then swim 20 yards with the brick (without goggles) in under 100 seconds.
- No refunds or transfers for participants who do not pass a skills test or who fail to attend the session for which they registered.
Spring 2019 Schedule
| Days |
Dates |
Time |
Location |
| Thursday |
4/18 |
6:00pm-7:00pm
|
Indoor Lap Pool |
| Monday |
4/22 |
6:00pm-7:00pm |
Indoor Lap Pool |
| Wednesday |
4/24 |
6:00pm-7:00pm |
Indoor Lap Pool |
| Monday |
5/6 |
6:00pm-7:00pm |
Indoor Lap Pool |
| Tuesday |
5/14 |
6:00pm-7:00pm |
Indoor Lap Pool |
| Wednesday |
5/22 |
6:00pm-7:00pm |
Indoor Lap Pool |
| Tuesday |
5/28 |
6:00pm-7:00pm |
Indoor Lap Pool |
American Red Cross® Lifeguard Training
$175
- Receive classroom learning and hands-on practice as you train to become a lifeguard. Course elements include water and land rescue skills, first aid for injuries and sudden illnesses, spinal injury management, swimmer and facility surveillance and CPR/AED and emergency care.
- Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certifications are valid for two years.
- Pre-requisite: Successful completion of the Lifeguard Training Skills Test.
- Participants must attend all 3 of the sessions within each class.
Spring 2019 Schedule
Session 1
| Days |
Dates |
Times |
| Friday |
2/22 |
5:00pm-9:00pm |
| Saturday |
2/23 |
10:00am-6:00pm |
| Saturday |
3/2 |
10:00am-6:00pm |
Session 2
| Days |
Dates |
Times |
| Friday |
2/22 |
5:00pm-9:00pm |
| Sunday |
2/24 |
10:00am-6:00pm |
| Sunday |
3/3 |
10:00am-6:00pm |
Session 3
| Days |
Dates |
Times |
| Friday |
4/26 |
5:00pm-9:00pm |
| Saturday |
4/27 |
10:00am-6:00pm |
| Saturday |
5/4 |
10:00am-6:00pm |
Session 4
| Days |
Dates |
Times |
| Friday |
4/26 |
5:00pm-9:00pm |
| Sunday |
4/28 |
10:00am-6:00pm |
| Sunday |
5/5 |
10:00am-6:00pm |
Summer 2019 Schedule
Registration will open on May 1, 2019.
Session 1
| Days |
Dates |
Times |
| Friday |
5/31 |
5:00pm-9:00pm |
| Saturday |
6/1 |
10:00am-6:00pm |
| Sunday |
6/2 |
10:00am-6:00pm |