Join us for a lifeguard certification course for NCCU students!
American Red Cross lifeguarding classes are designed with your learning style in mind. Our traditional in-person lecture is available to those who prefer a more traditional classroom setting, whereas our blended courses mix both conventional learning and vital hands-on training. Whatever course design you prefer, our trained experts are here to teach you how to respond safely and effectively in the event of a lifeguarding emergency.
During the training process, you will be tested on your CPR and first aid skills. The Red Cross provides useful study tools to help you prepare for your lifeguarding test. The American Red Cross Lifeguard Manual contains skills sheets and references to help you understand the importance of water safety and arm you with all of the knowledge necessary to help save lives and avoid injury.
The American Red Cross lifeguard classes are designed to deliver valuable information while training you in the following areas:
Lifeguarding
- Traditional in-person classes. Course length: 25 hours and 20 minutes
- Blended learning classes. Course length: 19 hours and 30 minutes in person and 7 hours and 30 minutes online, for a total of 27 hours
Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding
- Designed for participants who wish to lifeguard at waterparks or pools with attractions and a maximum water depth of 3 feet or less
- Aquatic attraction lifeguarding includes a waterpark skills module
- Course length: 22 hours and 30 minutes (23 hours with optional skill practice session)
Shallow Water Lifeguarding
- Designed for participants who wish to lifeguard at aquatic facilities with a maximum water depth of 5 feet or less
- Traditional in-person classes. Course length: 24 hours
- Blended learning classes. Course length: 18 hours in person and 7 hours and 30 minutes online, for a total of 25 hours and 30 minutes
What to Expect
The American Red Cross Lifeguarding course is designed to teach skills and knowledge to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services take over. The class topics include lifeguarding, first aid and CPR/AED. Candidates must pass a prerequisite swimming skill evaluation.
Prerequisite Swimming Skill Evaluation
- 300-yard continuous swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both
- Tread water using legs only for 2 minutes without support or stopping
- Within 1 minute and 40 seconds, swim 20 yards, surface dive to 7–10 feet and retrieve a 10-lb brick. Return to the surface and swim back to the starting point with both hands holding the brick and keeping face at the surface. Exit the water without using the ladder or steps.
Dates and Times
- March 24, 5 to 8 p.m.
- March 25, 5 to 8 p.m.
- March 26, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- March 27, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
