Lifeguard Certification

LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION

(Optional Waterfront or Shallow Water)

Learn essential lifeguard skills including CPR/AED/First Aid, with the most up-to-date protocols and be ready for a job as a Lifeguard.

Prerequisites: Complete the 9-hour online course that is sent out one week prior to the start of the course (online materials can be sent out earlier than one week upon request), ability to swim continuously 150 yards straight into a 2 minute tread with no hands back into a last 50 yard swim, and complete a timed drill diving for a weighted brick. Must be 15 years or older.

Classroom portion of training will be held over a three day period. 
**This is a blended learning class and requires access to a computer to enroll**

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Dates & Pricing

Dates:

Lifeguarding
December 13 – December 15, 2024:
Friday 4:00pm-7:30pm, Saturday 7:30am-5:30pm, and Sunday 7:30am-4:30pm

March 7 – March 9, 2025:
Friday 4:00pm-7:30pm, Saturday 7:30am-5:30pm, and Sunday 7:30am-4:30pm

April 4 – April 6, 2025:
Friday 4:00pm-7:30pm, Saturday 7:30am-5:30pm, and Sunday 7:30am-4:30pm

May 9 – May 11, 2025:
Friday 4:00pm-7:30pm, Saturday 7:30am-5:30pm, and Sunday 7:30am-4:30pm

June 6 – June 8, 2025:
Friday 4:00pm-7:30pm, Saturday 7:30am-5:30pm, and Sunday 7:30am-4:30pm

July 11 – July 13, 2025:
Friday 4:00pm-7:30pm, Saturday 7:30am-5:30pm, and Sunday 7:30am-4:30pm

Waterfront Certification/Re-Certification
May 24, 2025:
Saturday 9:00am-3:00pm

Waterfront Certification
June 9, 2025:
Monday 9:00am-3:00pm

July 14, 2025:
Monday 9:00am-3:00pm

Waterfront Re-Certification
June 15, 2025:
Monday 1:00am-3:00pm

Times:

Lifeguarding Three Day Course
Friday 4:00pm-7:30pm, Saturday 7:30am-5:30pm, and Sunday 7:30am-4:30pm

Waterfront Certification/Re-Certification
Saturday 9:00am-3:00pm

Waterfront Certification
Monday 9:00am-3:00pm

Waterfront Re-Certification
Monday 1:00am-3:00pm

Member Price:

Lifeguard Fee is $370 - Pick one three-day session.
Sign up for Lifeguarding and Waterfront at the same time to get the waterfront discounted rate of $140
Waterfront stand alone Fee $160

Non-Member Price:

Lifeguard Fee is $370 - Pick one three-day session.
Sign up for Lifeguarding and Waterfront at the same time to get the waterfront discounted rate of $140
Waterfront stand alone Fee $160

  • •“This was a great class with an amazing instructor. It was offered in a beautiful facility. Thanks so much for a great experience!” --ES
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Refund Policy

A non-refundable payment reserves your spot in the course with the following exceptions:

  1. If UVAC or the Red Cross cancels the program (including for weather) we will issue a FULL refund
  2. If the enrolled student does not pass the swim test, they will be given a three-month grace period to take another course, but no money will be refunded
  3. If the student cancels with LESS THAN A TWO WEEK notice, only a 50% refund will be issued or the student may choose a full credit for the next class
  4. If the enrolled student does not pass the course upon completion of all sessions they will be given a 10% discount to take another course, but no money will be refunded
  5. A class can only be deferred one time.  After one deferral the course must be completed or the student voids the registration.

FAQs

  1. American Red Cross courses will meet in the lobby of UVAC, at their designated time, unless otherwise directed.
  2. E-learning materials will be disseminated 7 days prior to the course. E-learning materials come from phsSALESFORCE and often end up in your spam folder. If you do not receive your e- learning materials, please contact Ashley Ellis at [email protected] for assistance.
  3. Please utilize Google Chrome for your e-learning materials as other platforms do not interface well.
  4. E-learning materials take between 2-7 hours to complete depending on the course.
  5. You must show proof of e-learning completion in order to gain admittance into the class. The Red Cross system is designed to show instructors you progress, however, it is not always accurate. Please screenshot your completion certificate at the end of the course.
  6. As part of your class, you will receive a digital copy of the course handbook.
  7. You MUST attend the scheduled class in its entirety.
  8. Be prepared-bring a drink and a snack (or lunch if you are taking a lifeguard course). Glass containers are prohibited on UVAC premises.
  9. For the lifeguard course, specifically, a swimsuit is required. Please make sure that it is secure.
  10. Also for the lifeguard class, bring a few changes of clothes and a few towels. This will make you more comfortable.
 
 

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Facility Hours

Monday-Friday: 5am-7:30pm

Saturday: 6:30am-4pm

Sunday: 7:30am-3pm

UVAC Physical Address:

100 Arboretum Lane
White River Junction, VT 05001

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 1198
White River Junction, VT 05001

Phone: 802.296.2850

Fax: 802-291-9857

Weather Hotline: 802.698.8361


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