Washington University in St. Louis

American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification – Upcoming Courses!
Open to members and non-members

This blended learning course includes online modules to be completed in advance, followed by in-person lectures and hands-on skill practice. Participants will learn how to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies, as well as provide care for injuries and sudden illnesses until advanced medical personnel arrive. The course begins with a required prerequisite swim test on the first day. Only those who successfully pass the pre-requisite will be eligible to continue with the certification course. Participants who do not pass may reapply for a future course. Those who complete all components successfully will earn an American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.

Successful participants are eligible for immediate hire as a lifeguard with WashU Rec! 
Questions? Email: rec@wustl.edu

PRE-REQUISITES:

• Swim-Tread-Swim Sequence

  • Jump into the water, submerge completely, resurface, and swim 150 yards using front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both.

  • Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs.

  • Swim an additional 50 yards using front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both.

  • Note: Goggles may be used during this sequence

• Timed Brick Retrieval Event

  • Starting in the water, swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke (face may be in or out of the water; goggles are not allowed).

  • Surface dive to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.

  • Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object with both hands and keeping the face at or near the surface.

  • Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

  • This event must be completed within 1 minute and 40 seconds

Dates: 
At this time there are no classes scheduled. If interested, please reach out to the Manager of Rec Operation and Aquatics, DeeDee Effinger at effinger@wustl.edu/

Registration Fee:
$250 Nonmembers
$175 Members

Community Members- email rec@wustl.edu to register

Community members with no WashU affiliation who are 18 years old an up may email to request an account to be made for courses open to the public.
Please note that community members may not purchase memberships at this time.