Lifeguard
Become lifeguard certified and receive CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid training. You can then become a lifeguard at the Campus Recreation pools or a local swimming facility. We also offer opportunities for currently certified lifeguards to further develop aquatic skill sets and become Lifeguard Instructors. For those involved or interested in becoming a part of a learn-to-swim program, we occasionally offer Water Safety Instruction courses as well.
Lifeguard Certification Course
Prerequisites
- 17 years of age or older.
- Can swim 300 yards continuously.
- Starting in the water, can swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface, swim 20 yards back to the starting point with the object and exit the water without using a ladder or steps, within 1 minute 40 seconds.
- Is able to tread water for two minutes using only your legs.
If you are unable to complete the prerequisites, your fees will be refunded minus a $5 processing fee and a $25 testing fee.
Training
Online coursework must be completed before the start of on-site classes. Information will be communicated via email.
Dates
- Summer session dates coming soon!
Cost
- $275 (includes all materials and certification fees)
- Participants who successfully complete the course will be eligible for immediate employment and Campus Rec and to be reimbursed up to 100% of the certification cost.
Registration
- Login to the Active Illini web portal
- Login instructions can be found on the Active Illini information page
- Add members of your family to your profile. Click your profile picture/email address upon login and select “profile.” Scroll to bottom of the page and add children/spouse to your family account.
- Click the button on the top left corner of the screen to expand the menu
- Click on “Aquatics” and then “Aquatics Programs”
- Select the course that you are interested in registering for
- Click the “Register” button for the instance of the course you want to join
- Follow the prompts until you are registered
Lifeguard Instructor Course
Prerequisites
- 17 years of age or older.
- Hold a current Lifeguard / First Aid / CPR & AED for the Professional Rescuer certificate from the American Red Cross or an equivalent certification from another organization.
Training
- Dates: March 10, 5-9pm | March 11, 9am-6pm | March 12, 9am-6pm
- Online coursework must be completed before the start of on-site classes. Information will be communicated via email.
- Cost: $275 (includes all materials and certification fees)
Registration
- Login to the Active Illini web portal
- Login instructions can be found on the Active Illini information page
- Add members of your family to your profile. Click your profile picture/email address upon login and select “profile.” Scroll to bottom of the page and add children/spouse to your family account.
- Click the button on the top left corner of the screen to expand the menu
- Click on “Aquatics” and then “Aquatics Programs”
- Select the course that you are interested in registering for
- Click the “Register” button for the instance of the course you want to join
- Follow the prompts until you are registered
Water Safety Instructor Training
We have no plans to offer Water Safety Instructor training at this time.
Prerequisites
- At least 16 years old.
- Swim 25 yards of each of the following strokes: frontcrawl, backcrawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke.
- Swim 15 yards using the butterfly stroke.
- Float for one (1) minute on back in deep water.
- Tread water for one (1) minute.
If you are unable to complete the prerequisites, your fees will be refunded minus a $5 processing fee and a $25 testing fee.
Training
- Cost: $300 (includes all materials and certification fees)