Lifeguard Training
- 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.
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Registration for classes MUST be completed by the Thursday prior to class start date.
Cancellations and Refunds
- $10 cancellation fee
- Participants must request to cancel or transfer at least 5 business days before the start date. If a transfer is approved, an individual is no longer eligible for a refund.
- Make-up classes/sessions are NOT offered for participants that miss scheduled classes.
- For more information about cancellations and refunds, click here.
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.
Fall 2019 Schedule
Days | Dates | Time | Location |
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Tuesday |
9/3 |
6:00pm-7:00pm | Indoor Lap Pool |
Wednesday | 9/4 | 6:00pm-7:00pm | Indoor Lap Pool |
Wednesday | 9/11 | 6:00pm-7:00pm | Indoor Lap Pool |
Thursday | 9/12 | 6:00pm-7:00pm | Indoor Lap Pool |
Monday | 9/16 | 6:00pm-7:00pm | Indoor Lap Pool |
Tuesday | 9/17 | 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.
Fall 2019 Schedule
Session 1
Days | Dates | Time |
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Friday |
9/20 |
5:00pm-9:00pm |
Saturday | 9/21 | 10:00am-6:00pm |
Saturday | 9/28 | 10:00am-6:00pm |
Session 2
Days | Dates | Time |
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Friday |
9/20 |
5:00pm-9:00pm |
Sunday | 9/22 | 10:00am-6:00pm |
Sunday | 9/29 | 10:00am-6:00pm |