American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Classes
New Students & Recertifications
Lifeguarding will help you develop skills and experience that will be valued by colleges and future employers. It's a great way to demonstrate what you can offer. Colleges and employers look for applicants who can deal effectively with people, who have a take charge attitude and who are willing to work to develop new skills.
Skills You Will Learn in Each Class Listed Below:
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Prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies in the water and on land.
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Provide professional-level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) professionals take over.
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Lifeguard Training, First Aid, and CPR/AED Certifications (which are Valid for Two (2) Years and are updated through the recertification course)
* *Waterfront Lifeguard Module is available; however, it is not included in the regular curriculum. Those students that require this optional part of the program can click here. Additional costs apply.
Lifeguard Certification & Recertification Classes
Date
Location
May 11th-19th, 2026
White Meadow Lake Drum Pool, Rockaway, NJ
Cost
$395
New Student
Lifeguard Training, First Aid, & CPR/AED
Class Schedule:*
Monday, May 11th; 4:30pm-9:45pm
Wednesday, May 13th; 4:30pm-9:45pm
Monday, May 18th; 4:15pm-9:45pm
Tuesday, May 19th; 4:15pm-9:45pm
THIS AN OUTDOOR POOL HEATED TO 80-83 DEGREES
Open to the Public
Date
Location
May 12th-17th, 2026
Morris County Golf Club Pool, Morristown, NJ
Cost
$395
New Student
Lifeguard Training, First Aid, & CPR/AED
Class Schedule:*
Tuesday, May 12th; 4:15pm-9:45pm
Thursday, May 14th; 4:15pm-9:45pm
Sunday, May 17th; 10:00am-9:00pm
THIS AN OUTDOOR POOL HEATED TO 80-83 DEGREES
Open to the Public
Date
Location
May 21-23, 2026
Panther Valley Pool, Hackettstown, NJ
Cost
$405
New Student
Lifeguard Training, First Aid, & CPR/AED
Class Schedule:*
Thursday, May 21st; 4:00pm-9:30pm
Friday, May 22nd; 4:00pm-9:30pm
Saturday, May 23rd; 9:00am-7:30pm
THIS AN OUTDOOR POOL HEATED NATURALLY FROM THE SUN
Open to the Public
Date
Location
May 26th-June 3rd, 2026
Chatham Fish & Game Pool, Chatham, NJ
Cost
$395
New Student
Lifeguard Training, First Aid, & CPR/AED
Class Schedule:*
Tuesday, May 26th; 4:30pm-9:45pm
Thursday, May 28th; 4:30pm-9:45pm
Tuesday, June 2nd; 4:30pm-9:45pm
Wednesday, June 3rd; 4:30pm-945pm
THIS AN OUTDOOR POOL HEATED NATURALLY FROM THE SUN
Open to the Public
Date
Location
May 29-31st, 2026
Ben Franklin Swim Club, Lawrenceville, NJ
Cost
$395
New Student
Lifeguard Training, First Aid, & CPR/AED
Class Schedule:*
Friday, May 29th; 4:30pm-9:45pm
Saturday, May 30th; 8:45am-5:00pm
Sunday, May 31st; 8:45am-5:00pm
THIS AN OUTDOOR POOL HEATED TO 80-83 DEGREES
Open to the Public
Date
Location
June 28th-July 2nd, 2026
Minisink Swim Club, Chatham, NJ
Cost
$395
New Student
Lifeguard Training, First Aid, & CPR/AED
Class Schedule:*
Sunday, June 28th; 3:00pm-9:30pm
Monday, June 29th; 4:00pm-9:30pm
Wednesday, July 1st; 4:00pm-9:30pm
Thursday, July 2nd; 4:00pm-9:30pm
THIS AN OUTDOOR POOL HEATED NATURALLY FROM THE SUN
Open to the Public
