Lifeguard Class Information

Check out the information below about our Free Lifeguard class offerings. The upcoming course is only open to prospective student employees.  Please email Sarah.Zeman@uc.edu for any questions  

Lifeguard watching UC lap pool

Lifeguarding Certification Classes

Registration
All participants are required to pass a pre-skills test before the first class. To participate in this course, you must attend all class dates within the course.  

The total cost of $350 for nonmembers or $300 for members must be paid prior to the pre-skills assessment. In the event that you are unable to complete the pre-skills assessment, a refund of the registration cost minus a $75 deposit will be given. 

This is a blended learning course. Part of the course requirement is to complete 7 hours of online training prior to the start of class. This will be sent to you via email upon completion of your pre-skills assessment.

Looking for a Part-time Job at the Rec? Good news! We provide free training* 
If you're a student aspiring to join the ranks of Campus Rec Center's dedicated employees, we've got your back. When you sign an employment agreement, we waive all expenses associated with the lifeguard certification course. Join our team and dive into a fantastic opportunity!

*If you work an average of 10 hours a week from Decemeber 8th - January 12th

The pay rate is $12.15/hour with a $1/hr increase during the summer semester

Please email Sarah.Zeman@uc.edu with any questions.

To apply for the course please fill out this Free Lifeguard Class Request Form.

Pre-skills Dates (select one)

  • Tuesday, October 22nd 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
  • Monday, October 28th 11 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.
  • Tuesday, October 29nd 8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Lifeguard Course dates (must attend all of class dates)  

  • Saturday, November 2nd 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Sunday, November 3rd 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, November 9th 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Sunday, November 10th 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

 

Course Entrance Requirements

  1. 200 yard continuous swim, front crawl and/or breaststroke.
  2. Swim 20 yards to the deepest end of the pool, surface dive to 7-10 foot depth, retrieve a 10 pound brick, return to the surface and swim back to the starting point, keeping face at/ near surface, holding the 10 pound brick with both hands.
  3. Tread water for 2 minutes using legs only.

Questions? Call 513-556-0382, or email autumn.cleverley@uc.edu  

Lifeguard Pre-skill Practice Time

Not feeling comfortable with these pre-course skills?  That's okay! We are also hosting a preskills prep course. Where we'll be going over the preskills and giving you a chance to practice them before you do them for real. This is NOT a requirement for entry into the Lifeguard Class. 

Dates and Times:

  • Thursday, October 17th 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.