Lifeguard Certification
Earn your American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification right here on campus! Through a blended learning environment, course material will consist of online modules and in-person sessions.
Prior to the start of the course, attendees will be required to pass the swim test. The Swim Test consists of:
- Swim-Tread-Swim Sequence
- Swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both.
- Swimming on the back or side is not permitted.
- Swim goggles are allowed.
- Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs.
- Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both.
- Swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both.
- Time Event – Complete a time event within 1 minute, 40 seconds
- Starting in the water, swim 20 yards.
- The face may be in or out of the water.
- Swim goggles are not allowed.
- Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) 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 at the surface with both hands and keeping the face at or near the surface.
- Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
- Starting in the water, swim 20 yards.
Participants must attend all class sections, successfully complete the final skills scenarios, and pass the written exam for certification. Certification is not guaranteed.
Once registered, you will receive an email from aquatics@cpp.edu to schedule a time for your swim test and be issued your online work. Please allow up to 72 hours to receive information from aquatics@cpp.edu regarding the next steps after registration.
To view class instances and to register, visit ASI Portal.
Lifeguard Review
Need to renew your Red Cross Lifeguard certification? The Lifeguard Review class is designed to update your skills and to renew your current Red Cross Lifeguarding certification valid for another 2 years.
Participants must show a current Lifeguard Certification or a certification that expires no more than 30 days prior to the start of the course. If your certification expiration date has gone beyond that time frame, we request you sign up for our Lifeguarding Course.
Participants must attend all class sections, successfully complete the final skills scenarios, and pass the written exam for certification. Participants must show a current Lifeguard Certification or a certification that expires no more than 30 days prior to the start of the course. Certification is not guaranteed.
Once registered, you will receive an email from aquatics@cpp.edu. Please allow up to 72 hours to receive information from aquatics@cpp.edu regarding the next steps after registration.
To view class instances and to register, visit ASI Portal.
Please email asiactivities@cpp.edu if you need an accommodation. Advanced notice of accommodation requests can assist us in providing more effective services.