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
June 11th, 2025
Chatham Fish & Game, Chatham, NJ
Cost
$90
Waterfront Add-On Module
Lifeguard Training, First Aid, & CPR/AED
Class Schedule:*
Wednesday, June 11th; 5:30pm-9:30pm, plus 2 hour ZOOM session prior
THIS IS AN ADD-ON CERTIFICATION FOR LIFEGUARDS AT LAKES/PONDS
Note: This is an outdoor pool
Open to the Public
Date
Location
June 11th, 2025
Chatham Fish & Game, Chatham, NJ
Cost
$260
Recertification Student
Lifeguard Training, First Aid, & CPR/AED
Class Schedule:*
Wednesday, June 11th; 10:00am-7:15pm
In addition, students are required to complete the online recertification blended learning module PRIOR to the start of the session.
Note: This is an outdoor pool.
Open to the Public
Date
Location
June 22nd, 2025
Minisink Pool, Chatham, NJ
Cost
$260
Recertification Student
Lifeguard Training, First Aid, & CPR/AED
Class Schedule:*
Sunday, June 22nd; 9:00am-6:15pm
In addition, students are required to complete the online recertification blended learning module PRIOR to the start of the session.
Note: This is an outdoor pool
Open to the Public
Date
Location
June 23rd-July 1st, 2025
Chatham Fish & Game, Chatham, NJ
Cost
$390
New Student
Lifeguard Training, First Aid, & CPR/AED
Class Schedule:*
Monday, June 23rd; 4:30pm-9:45pm
Wednesday, June 25th; 4:30pm-9:45pm
Monday, June 30th; 4:15pm-9:45pm
Tuesday, July 1st; 4:15pm-9:45pm
In addition, students are required to complete the 6 hour online blended learning module PRIOR to the start of the session.
Note: This is an outdoor pool
Open to the Public
Date
Location
June 27th-28th, 2025
Ben Franklin Swim Club, Lawrenceville, NJ
Cost
$390
New Student
Lifeguard Training, First Aid, & CPR/AED
Class Schedule:*
Friday, June 27th; 9:00am-7:45pm
Saturday, June 28th; 9:00am-7:45pm
In addition, students are required to complete the 6 hour online blended learning module PRIOR to the start of the session.
Note: This is an outdoor pool heateed to 83 degrees
Open to the Public
Date
Location
July 2nd, 2025
Lawrenceville Swim Association, Lawrenceville NJ
Cost
$260
Recertification Student
Lifeguard Training, First Aid, & CPR/AED
Class Schedule:*
Wednesday, July 2nd; 9:00am-6:15pm
In addition, students are required to complete the online recertification blended learning module PRIOR to the start of the session.
Note: This is an outdoor pool.
Open to the Public
Date
Location
July 7th-9th, 2025
Lawrenceville Swim Association, Lawrenceville NJ
Cost
$390
New Student
Lifeguard Training, First Aid, & CPR/AED
Class Schedule:*
Monday, July 7th; 9:00am-4:00pm
Tuesday, July 8th; 9:00am-4:00pm
Wednesday, July 9th; 9:00am-4:30pm
In addition, students are required to complete the 6 hour online blended learning module PRIOR to the start of the session.
Note: This is an outdoor pool
Open to the Public
Date
Location
July 27th, 2025
Ben Franklin Swim Club, Lawrenceville, NJ
Cost
$260
Recertification Student
Lifeguard Training, First Aid, & CPR/AED
Class Schedule:*
Sunday, July 27th; 8:45am-6:00pm
In addition, students are required to complete the online recertification blended learning module PRIOR to the start of the session.
Note: This is an outdoor pool heateed to 83 degrees
Open to the Public
Date
Location
August 17th, 2025
Lawrenceville Swim Association, Lawrenceville NJ
Cost
$260
Recertification Student
Lifeguard Training, First Aid, & CPR/AED
Class Schedule:*
Sunday, August 17th; 8:45am-6:00pm
In addition, students are required to complete the online recertification blended learning module PRIOR to the start of the session.
Note: This is an outdoor pool
Open to the Public