Pike Aquatic Center - Certification Classes

Register for NEW LG Class - May 1-3, 2026

Register for RENEWAL LG Class - May 17, 2026

NEW Lifeguard Certification Course

Pike Aquatic Center - May 1-3, 2026

Cost: $225

To enroll in the Lifeguarding course, you must be at least 15 years old before the last scheduled class session. To participate in the course, you must be able to pass a prerequisite swimming skills evaluation, which includes two parts and takes place during the first in-person session.

Prerequisite 1: Jump in, submerge, resurface and swim 150 yards continuously, tread water for 2 minutes without use of hands, and then swim 50 more yards. While swimming, you must keep your face in the water and demonstrate good breath control. You may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed. When treading, you must use only your legs.
Prerequisite 2: Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds. Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Your face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed. Surface dive (head-first or feet-first) to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on your back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping your face at or near the surface. Swimming the distance underwater is not permitted. Exit the water without using a ladder or the steps.

This course follows a blended learning model, which combines online coursework with in-person sessions. You will receive an email from the American Red Cross with instructions for accessing the online course content. To get started, log in to the Red Cross Learning Center and from your home page, click on the class. Please plan to complete all of the assigned online course modules at least 2 days prior to the corresponding in-person session. The online course content (16 modules) is designed to be completed in approximately 6 hours, with each module taking between 15 and 30 minutes to complete. You may require more or less time to complete each module. I recommend beginning the online coursework as soon as possible to ensure that you are able to complete all of the assigned online modules in advance of the corresponding in-person sessions.

Please be prepared to provide proof that you completed the assigned online modules prior to each in-person session using one of the following methods:

Print your module completion record at the conclusion of each module and bring it to the in-person session.
Log in to the online course at the beginning of each in-person session to display the module completion status. The total instructional time for the Lifeguarding course in-person sessions is 21.5 hours (excluding meal and rest breaks).

In-person session times and locations are listed below. Attendance at ALL in person sessions is REQUIRED for Certification!!!

Friday, May 1st, 2026 - 4pm-8pm @ Pike Aquatic Center
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 - 8am-5pm @ Pike Aquatic Center
Sunday, May 3rd, 2026 - 8am-5pm @ Pike Aquatic Center

In general, you will need the following for each in-person session:

A swimsuit that allows for good range of motion and that will stay secure and keep you covered during physical activity.
A towel & comfortable clothing for classroom activities and practicing skills such as CPR.
Your Lifeguarding Manual (in either print or digital format), hip pack, resuscitation mask and whistle.

For your comfort, you may want to bring an extra swimsuit and a change of dry clothes, in addition to an extra layer (such as a sweatshirt and sweatpants). Along with a packed lunch for a brief lunch break on Saturday and Sunday.

To successfully complete the course and receive certification, you must:

Complete all online course content in advance of the corresponding in-person sessions.
Attend the entire course and participate in all in-person sessions.
Actively participate in all course activities, including assuming various roles during skill practices, skill drills, activities and scenarios.
Demonstrate proficiency in all skills.
Successfully pass the final written exam with a minimum grade of 80 percent & pass three final skill assessments.

Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid, valid for 2 years.

RENEWAL Lifeguard Certification Course

Pike Aquatic Center - May 17, 2026

THIS CLASS IS A RECERTIFICATION CLASS FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE ALREADY OBTAINED AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION!!!

Cost: $125.

To enroll in the Lifeguarding course, you must be at least 15 years old before the last scheduled class session. To participate in the course, you must be able to pass a prerequisite swimming skills evaluation, which includes two parts and takes place during the first in-person session.

Prerequisite 1: Jump in, submerge, resurface and swim 150 yards continuously, tread water for 2 minutes without use of hands, and then swim 50 more yards. While swimming, you must keep your face in the water and demonstrate good breath control. You may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed. When treading, you must use only your legs.
Prerequisite 2: Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds. Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Your face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed. Surface dive (head-first or feet-first) to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on your back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping your face at or near the surface. Swimming the distance underwater is not permitted. Exit the water without using a ladder or the steps.

This course follows a blended learning model, which combines online coursework with in-person sessions. You will receive an email from the American Red Cross with instructions for accessing the online course content. To get started, log in to the Red Cross Learning Center and from your home page, click on the class. Please plan to complete all of the assigned online course modules at least 2 days prior to the corresponding in-person session. The online course content (16 modules) is designed to be completed in approximately 6 hours, with each module taking between 15 and 30 minutes to complete. You may require more or less time to complete each module. I recommend beginning the online coursework as soon as possible to ensure that you are able to complete all of the assigned online modules in advance of the corresponding in-person sessions.

Please be prepared to provide proof that you completed the assigned online modules prior to each in-person session using one of the following methods:

Print your module completion record at the conclusion of each module and bring it to the in-person session.
Log in to the online course at the beginning of each in-person session to display the module completion status. The total instructional time for the Lifeguarding course in-person sessions is 10.5 hours (excluding meal and rest breaks).

In-person session times and locations are listed below. Attendance at ALL in person sessions is REQUIRED for Certification!!!

Sunday, May 17th, 2025 - 10am-6pm @ Pike Aquatic Center

In general, you will need the following for each in-person session:

A swimsuit that allows for good range of motion and that will stay secure and keep you covered during physical activity.
A towel & comfortable clothing for classroom activities and practicing skills such as CPR.
Your Lifeguarding Manual (in either print or digital format), hip pack, resuscitation mask and whistle.

For your comfort, you may want to bring an extra swimsuit and a change of dry clothes, in addition to an extra layer (such as a sweatshirt and sweatpants). Along with a packed lunch.

To successfully complete the course and receive certification, you must:

Complete all online course content in advance of the corresponding in-person sessions.
Attend the entire course and participate in all in-person sessions.
Actively participate in all course activities, including assuming various roles during skill practices, skill drills, activities and scenarios.
Demonstrate proficiency in all skills.
Successfully pass the final written exam with a minimum grade of 80 percent & pass three final skill assessments.

Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid, valid for 2 years.