To participate in the Lifeguarding Recertification class you must have a current American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification, and certification expired by no more than 30 days.

You must complete th blended learning portion before class on 10/18/25 (link in your email recipet) 

YOU CANNOT EXPIRE BEFORE: SEPTEMBER 18TH, 2025 AND TAKE THIS CLASS.

The Lifeguarding Recertification course is designed to refresh your knowledge and skills. Upon successful completion, you will renew your certification for another two years. 

During the course, individuals will have the opportunity to review and practice their skills. Participants must pass the update swim test, final written test and the three (3) final skill assessments.

Updated Swim Test

Swim 150 yards consistently, tread water for 2 minutes without using arms, and swim 50 yards.

Swim 20 yards, submerge 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound brick, swim to the starting point holding the brick (on your back), and climb out of the pool. 1 min 40 sec

Updated Skill Test

Rotate in-conduct surveillance – rotate out

Timed Single-rescuer CPR Scenario

Multiple Rescuer Response Scenario

Updated Written Test

50 Question new test which needs to be passed with an 80%

To participate in the Lifeguarding Recertification class you must have a current American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification, and certification expired by no more than 30 days.  

You cannot expire before April 18th, 2026 and take this recertification.

The Lifeguarding Recertification course is designed to refresh your knowledge and skills. Upon successful completion, you will renew your certification for another two years. 

During the course, individuals will have the opportunity to review and practice their skills. Participants must pass the update swim test, final written test and the three (3) final skill assessments.

Swim Test

Swim 150 yards consistently, tread water for 2 minutes without using arms, and swim 50 yards.

Swim 20 yards, submerge 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound brick, swim to the starting point holding the brick (on your back), and climb out of the pool. 1 min 40 sec

Skill Test

Rotate in-conduct surveillance – rotate out

Timed Single-rescuer CPR Scenario

Multiple Rescuer Response Scenario

50 question multiple choice testt which needs to be passed with an 80%

To participate in the Lifeguarding Recertification class you must have a current American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification, and certification expired by no more than 30 days.  

You cannot expire before May 8th, 2026 and take this recertification.

The Lifeguarding Recertification course is designed to refresh your knowledge and skills. Upon successful completion, you will renew your certification for another two years. 

During the course, individuals will have the opportunity to review and practice their skills. Participants must pass the update swim test, final written test and the three (3) final skill assessments.

Swim Test

Swim 150 yards consistently, tread water for 2 minutes without using arms, and swim 50 yards.

Swim 20 yards, submerge 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound brick, swim to the starting point holding the brick (on your back), and climb out of the pool. 1 min 40 sec

Skill Test

Rotate in-conduct surveillance – rotate out

Timed Single-rescuer CPR Scenario

Multiple Rescuer Response Scenario

50 question multiple choice testt which needs to be passed with an 80%