Lifeguard Training and Reviews

The health of the Sun Devil community is a top priority at ASU.  The Sun Devil Fitness Complexes do not yet have an exact reopening date as we work diligently to implement appropriate health standards in coordination with the overall ASU plan for reassembly. 

Sun Devil Fitness is hiring lifeguards for all locations!

Submit your interest here. Be sure to indicate the location you prefer.

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The Sun Devil Fitness and Wellness Complex is now offering American Red Cross Lifeguarding courses to ASU affiliated students, staff, and faculty. In order to provide a safe class experience we are following all ASU and American Red Cross guidelines for lowering the risk of disease transmission during our classes including, but not limited to: 

  • Limiting the class size to 10 people
  • Teaching in a well ventilated classroom
  • Requiring masks at all times unless practicing ventilations on a CPR Manikin or practicing rescues in the pool
  • Enforcing physcial distancing at all times on deck and in the classroom
  • Sanitizing all class materials before, during and after our classes
  • Teaching in a Blended Learning format to decrease in-person learning time

All participants are required to bring their own mask to class and provide proof of completion of their ASU Daily Health Check upon entering the SDFWC.

Blended Learning

In order to recieve certification for a lifeguard course you must complete the required online pre-course work as part of the Blended Learning program. A link to access the content will be emailed to you up to a week prior to the start of the class. The course work can be completed on your own time but must be completed by the first in-person date of the course. 

To Register: 

visit our Fitness Online Registration site. Click "CPR+Wellness Classes" and click "Lifeguard Training" under Classifications

Lifeguard Training

Lifeguard training classes will resume in the Spring 2021 Semester

This course certifies individuals as American Red Cross lifeguards. Participants will learn the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies. Participants will also receive training in First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.

This certification is accepted nationwide and is valid for two years. Training sessions are broken up into four eight hour classes.  Participants must attend all classes in a session to complete the training.  Training can not be split between different sessions. 

American Red Cross pre-requisites to participate in Lifeguard Training:

  • Participants must be 15 years old by the last day of class to be eligible.
  • Participants must be able to swim 300 yards continuously using front crawl or breaststroke, tread water for 2 minutes without using hands, and complete a timed submerged object retrieval
    • These skills must be demonstrated on the first day of class
  • Participants must be able to attend all the classes in a session to earn certification. Class cannot be split between two sessions.

Our instructors utilize American Red Cross assessment tools to evaluate participant skill performance. All participants must meet Red Cross objectives for skill performance throughout the class and in final skill scenarios, and pass the two final written exams with a score of 80% or greater to be eligible for certification. 

Cost:

  • Students: $125
  • Non-student Members: $140
  • Non-members: $150

Lifeguard Review

Lifeguard Review Courses will resume in Spring 2021

This course is designed for currently certified lifeguards who need to renew their two-year certification. Through this program, individuals will work with a certified American Red Cross instructor to review and challenge the lifeguard training program. Participants will receive updated certifications in lifeguard training, and in First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.

Proof of current certification will be required on the first day of class. Students must be able to attend all the classes in a session to earn certification.

The class will include a brief review of the skills required to successfully complete the course. As a participant, it is expected that you come prepared to perform the skills and take the written exam. Participants will be given three attempts at each skill. If they cannot pass the skills at that time, they may not be available for recertification. Participants will need to spend time reviewing course materials in the lifeguard training manual before their appointment. If a student needs a lifeguard training manual, an additional fee will apply.

Cost:

  • Students: $75
  • Non-student Members: $85
  • Non-members: $95


Eligible Participants for the Program: Must be currently certified in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training or expired within the last 30 days 

Ineligible Participants:

Due to differences in other lifeguard training programs we are unable to offer reviews for the following companies:

  • YMCA Lifeguard Training
  • Ellis and Associates Lifeguard Training
  • American Heart Association CPR/AED Training
  • Starfish Aquatics

Required to Recertify:

  1. Proof of current certification must be shown at the time of the challenge.
  2. Successfully perform all critical skills based on the standards set by the American Red Cross.
  3. Successfully complete the final skills scenarios.
  4. Successfully complete written exams associated with the courses for which you are re-certifying with a minimum score of 80 percent

 

To Register: 

Questions/Contact Info:

For more information on classes, contact Justin Kern at 480-965-8924 or jkern@asu.edu or Joey LaNeve (jlaneve@asu.edu) 480-965-0833.