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
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
Date
Location
November 12th-15th, 2025
Windsor Athletic Club, West Windsor, NJ
Cost
$395
New Student
Lifeguard Training, First Aid, & CPR/AED
Class Schedule:*
Wednesday, November 12th; 4:45pm-9:45pm
Friday, Novemeber 14th; 4:45pm-9:45pm
Saturday, November 15th; 10:00am-9:30pm
Open to the Public
Date
Location
November 16th, 2025
Windsor Athletic Club, West Windsor, NJ
Cost
$265
Recertification Student
Lifeguard Training, First Aid, & CPR/AED
Class Schedule:*
Sunday, November 16th, 12:15pm-9:30pm
Open to the Public
Date
Location
December 21st, 2025
Windsor Athletic Club, West Windsor, NJ
Cost
$265
Recertification Student
Lifeguard Training, First Aid, & CPR/AED
Class Schedule:*
Sunday, December 21st; NOON-9:15pm
Open to the Public
Date
Location
December 27th-30th, 2025
Underwater Adventures/Kim Swim Pool, Denville, NJ
Cost
$395
New Student
Lifeguard Training, First Aid, & CPR/AED
Class Schedule:*
Saturday, December 27th; 10am-7:00pm
Monday, December 29th; 4:00pm-9:30pm
Tuesday, December 30th; 4:00pm-9:30pm
Open to the Public
Date
Location
December 28th, 2025
Underwater Adventures/Kim Swim Pool, Denville, NJ
Cost
$265
Recertification Student
Lifeguard Training, First Aid, & CPR/AED
Class Schedule:*
Sunday, December 28th; NOON-9:15pm
Open to the Public
Date
Location
January 11th, 2026
Windsor Athletic Club, West Windsor, NJ
Cost
$265
Recertification Student
Lifeguard Training, First Aid, & CPR/AED
Class Schedule:*
Sunday, Januray 11th; NOON-9:15pm
Open to the Public