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 27th-June 5th, 2025
Chatham Fish & Game, Chatham, NJ
Cost
$390
New Student
Lifeguard Training, First Aid, & CPR/AED
Class Schedule:*
Tuesday, May 27th; 4:30pm-9:45pm
Thursday, May 29th; 4:30pm-9:45pm
Tuesday, June 3rd; 4:30pm-10:00pm
Thursday, June 5th; 4:30pm-10:00pm
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
May 28th, 2025
Chatham Fish & Game, Chatham, NJ
Cost
$90
Waterfront Add-On Module
Lifeguard Training, First Aid, & CPR/AED
Class Schedule:*
Wednesday, May 28th; 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 heated by the sun
Open to the Public
Date
Location
May 28th, 2025
Chatham Fish & Game, Chatham, NJ
Cost
$260
Recertification Student
Lifeguard Training, First Aid, & CPR/AED
Class Schedule:*
Wednesday, May 28th; 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 heated by the sun.
Open to the Public
Date
Location
May 30th-June 1st, 2025
Ben Franklin Swim Club, Lawrenceville, NJ
Cost
$390
New Student
Lifeguard Training, First Aid, & CPR/AED
Class Schedule:*
Friday, May 30th; 4:30pm-9:30pm
Saturday, May 31st; 8:45am-5:00pm
Sunday, June 1st; 8:45am-5:00pm
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
June 7th, 2025
Marlboro Swim Club, Morganville, NJ
Cost
$260
Recertification Student
Lifeguard Training, First Aid, & CPR/AED
Class Schedule:*
Saturday, June 7th; 9:00am-6:15pm
In addition, students are required to complete the online recertification blended learning module PRIOR to the start of the session.
Open to the Public
Date
Location
June 8th, 2025
Ben Franklin Swim Club, Lawrenceville, NJ
Cost
$260
Recertification Student
Lifeguard Training, First Aid, & CPR/AED
Class Schedule:*
Sunday, June 8th; 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
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