Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
(Optional Waterfront or Shallow Water)
Earn your lifeguarding certification from Red Cross Certified Trainers at Upper Valley Aquatic Center. Our courses reflect the latest techniques based on science and best practices to ensure that you are properly trained and prepared for emergencies in and around the 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**
Lifeguarding
March 7 – March 9, 2025
- Friday: 4:00pm-7:30pm
- Saturday: 7:30am-5:30pm
- Sunday: 7:30am-4:30pm
April 4 – April 6, 2025
- Friday: 4:00pm-7:30pm
- Saturday: 7:30am-5:30pm
- Sunday: 7:30am-4:30pm
May 9 – May 11, 2025
- Friday: 4:00pm-7:30pm
- Saturday: 7:30am-5:30pm
- Sunday: 7:30am-4:30pm
June 6 – June 8, 2025
- Friday: 4:00pm-7:30pm
- Saturday: 7:30am-5:30pm
- Sunday: 7:30am-4:30pm
July 11 – July 13, 2025
- Friday: 4:00pm-7:30pm
- Saturday: 7:30am-5:30pm
- 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 1:00pm-3:00pm
Pricing
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
Refund Policy
A non-refundable payment reserves your spot in the course with the following exceptions:
- If UVAC or the Red Cross cancels the program (including for weather) we will issue a FULL refund
- 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
- 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
- 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
- A class can only be deferred one time. After one deferral the course must be completed or the student voids the registration.
FAQs
- American Red Cross courses will meet in the lobby of UVAC, at their designated time, unless otherwise directed.
- 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 aellis@uvacswim.org for assistance.
- Please utilize Google Chrome for your e-learning materials as other platforms do not interface well.
- E-learning materials take between 2-7 hours to complete depending on the course.
- 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.
- As part of your class, you will receive a digital copy of the course handbook.
- You MUST attend the scheduled class in its entirety.
- Be prepared-bring a drink and a snack (or lunch if you are taking a lifeguard course). Glass containers are prohibited on UVAC premises.
- For the lifeguard course, specifically, a swimsuit is required. Please make sure that it is secure.
- Also for the lifeguard class, bring a few changes of clothes and a few towels. This will make you more comfortable.
For more information, contact Maggie Williamson
802-296-2850 ext 109
UVAC Red Cross Instructors
