Learn the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies in the American Red Cross Lifeguard course at SFA. You will also learn how to provide professional-level care until emergency medical services arrive for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses.

$134 for members
$184 for non-members

Read the cancellation and refunds policy before visiting the Student Recreation Center administration office to register. 

Feb. 21 to 23, 2025

Preparation

You must complete the following before the first day of training:

  1. Successfully complete the online Introduction to the Lifeguarding prerequisite course.
  2. Complete and pass both tests during the pre-course skills session:
    • swim-tread-swim
    • and brick retrieval.
  3. Obtain the digital American Red Cross Lifeguarding Manual.

Key dates

Registration deadline: Feb. 14

Mandatory pre-course skills session: 6 p.m. Feb. 19

Participants meet:

  • 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21
  • 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22
  • and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23.

Recertification review course

This course is best suited for those with current lifeguarding certification who simply need to renew.

$74 for members
$139 for non-members

Read the cancellation and refunds policy before visiting the Student Recreation Center administration office to register. 

Course is held 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.

Course DatePre-Course Skills TestRegistration Deadline
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