American Red Cross Class Information

Check out the information below about our American Red Cross class offerings.   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 15 hours a week from May 12, 2025- August 10, 2025

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)

  • March 5th: 5-6pm

  • March 8: 12-1pm 

  • March 10: 7-8pm 

Lifeguard Course dates (must attend all of class dates)  

  • Saturday, March 22, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Sunday, March 23,  10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, March 29, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Sunday, March 30, 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:

  • February 26th 3-5pm

CPR for Professional Rescuers Certification Classes

This CPR for Professional Rescuers course is specifically designed for those in need of the higher-level CPR certification (multi-rescuer response and BVM) and does not include first aid.

Registration

The total cost of $100 for nonmembers or $85 for members must be paid prior to the pre-skills assessment.

This is a blended learning course. Part of the course requirement is to complete 3 hours of online training prior to the start of class. This will be sent to you via email.

Please register through our membership portal or by phone at 513-556-0604 ext. 2.

Please email Autumn Cleverley for any questions.

CPR for Professional Rescuers Course dates   

  • Sunday, March 9, 2025 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.