UNCG Recreation & Wellness | Aquatics | Lifeguarding

Lifeguarding

We are an Authorized Provider for American Red Cross health and safety courses. Learn more about each of our offered courses below. For questions regarding any of our safety classes, please email aquatics@uncg.edu.

Course Descriptions

(All courses are American Red Cross affiliated)

Lifeguard Full Course: This course is for individuals who have never been certified or have an expired certification.

Lifeguard Review: This course is for individuals who are currently certified and are coming up close to their expiration date.

Waterfront Module: This course is only an add-on to a current lifeguarding course. This can either be taken along with the Lifeguard Full Course, or can be taken separately if you are already certified.

Lifeguard Instructor (LGI): This course is for individuals who are currently certified and are interested in becoming a lifeguard course instructor.

requirements

Must be 15 years of age.
Ability to swim 300 yards (550 for Waterfront) continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both. Swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used.
Ability to tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. Candidates should place their hands under the armpits.
Ability to complete the timed sequence below within 1 minute, 40 seconds. Swim goggles are not allowed.
- Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. The face may be in or out of the water..
- Surface dive, feet-first or head-first, to a depth of 7 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
- Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface so they are able to get a breath. Candidates should not swim the distance under water. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
Waterfront Only: Swim 5 yards, submerge and retrieve three dive rings placed 5 yards apart in 4 to 7 feet of water, resurface and continue to swim another 5 yards to complete the skill sequence.

Attend and participate in all class sessions.
Complete the online learning course prior to the first day of class.
Demonstrate competency in all required skills and activities.
Pass both final written exams for: Section 1-CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid and Section 2-Lifeguarding Skills with a minimum of 80 percent.

Attend and participate in all class sessions.
Complete the online learning course prior to the first day of class.
Demonstrate competency in all required skills and activities.
Possess a current Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
Successfully complete an evaluation of their lifeguarding skill level.

fall 2024 Course Schedule

Course Type	Dates	Times
Full Lifeguard Course	September 6 – September 8
	Friday, September 6	5:00pm – 9:00pm
	Saturday, September 7	9:00am – 6:00pm (1 hour lunch break)
	Sunday, September 8	9:00am – 6:00pm (1 hour lunch break)
Full Lifeguard Course	November 1 – November 3
	Friday, November 1	5:00pm – 9:00pm
	Saturday, November 2	9:00am – 6:00pm (1 hour lunch break)
	Sunday, November 3	9:00am – 6:00pm (1 hour lunch break)
Lifeguard Instructor Course	October 17 – October 20
	Thursday, October 17	4:00pm – 9:00pm
	Friday, October 18	4:00pm – 9:00pm
	Saturday, October 19	9:00am – 6:00pm (1 hour lunch break)
	Sunday, October 20	9:00am – 6:00pm (1 hour lunch break)

Pricing

Course Type	UNCG Students	Kaplan Center Members	Community Members
Full Course	$50**	$150	$200
Review	$50	$100	$125
Lifeguard Instructor	$150**	$200	$250

**Ask us about student employment and available certification discounts at etbecker@uncg.edu.

UNCG Students: Currently enrolled students with an active Kaplan Center membership
Kaplan Center Members: All other current members
Community Members: Any non-member of the Kaplan Center

Questions?

Contact our Assistant Director, Aquatics & Risk Management at etbecker@uncg.edu.

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