Lifeguard Certification Course
North Carolina Central University Aquatics is involved in numerous exciting and wonderful aquatic programs. We are looking for highly motivated eagles to join the NCCU aquatic family.
North Carolina Central University will host a program that introduces water safety to school-age children. Eagle Aquatics would like to present the opportunity to learn how to protect children in water through swim lessons and instruction as well as Lifeguard Certification Courses.
Guaranteed Employment and Opportunities
Red Cross Lifeguard Training
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. This class includes lifeguarding, first aid and CPR/AED. Candidates must pass a prerequisite swimming skill evaluation.
Prerequisite Swimming Skills 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.
Course Dates and Registration
For more information about becoming an American Red Cross lifeguard or swim instructor, please contact Mr. Nathaniel Felder ([email protected]).
Courses are open to all NCCU students. Participants must attend all class dates.
Full Course Dates and Times
- September 16, Friday: 5 to 8 p.m.
- September 17, Saturday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- September 18, Sunday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- September 19, Monday: 5 to 8 p.m.