LIFEGUARD CLASSES
New Student Lifeguard Certification
Lifeguard Training, First Aid, & CPR/AED
American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Full Course
This course is a blended course (online and in-person). Once registered the American Red Cross Instructor will send the participant the online course material, which requires approximately 7 hours to complete. All on-line course material MUST be completed prior to the first day of the class and presented to start the class.
All participants MUST pass the American Red Cross Lifeguard Pre-Test which includes:
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300 yard swim
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treading water for 2 minutes w/o using arms
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Retrieving a weighted brick from approximately 10 feet of water and successfully resurfacing to swim on back
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You must be 15 years old to complete the class
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If you are looking for Recertification and the dates below do not work, please reach out. We have some flexibility in scheduling the recertifications.
This class will be conducted in an outdoor pool.
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2025 Class Dates and Registration Links:
Class Type Meeting Dates Hours Each Day
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New lifeguard Training TBD
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Lifeguard Recertification TBD
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New lifeguard Training TBD
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Lifeguard Recertification TBD
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Instructor or Questions
Tony Knuth
908-603-9444
*Lifeguard Course Cost - $375 (There is a $75 NON-REFUNDABLE tuition fee)
* Lifeguard Recertification Cost - $250 (There is a $75 NON-REFUNDABLE tuition fee)
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Ways to Pay:
Venmo @Bscpoolmanager, please do not select "purchases" or you will be charged the extra fees
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Mail a check to made out to Berkeley Swim Club:
Tony Knuth
336 Plainfield Ave
Berkeley Heights NJ 07922
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If there are not enough class participants this class will be postponed. You will be contacted prior to the start date if the class is canceled.
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Classes will be held primarily outdoors.
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Please bring ID for proof of age upon arrival for the classroom portion of course.
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If you cannot complete the American Red Cross Lifeguard Pre-test or if you do not successfully complete any portion of the class, no refunds will be given.