Berkeley Swim Club
LIFEGUARD CLASSES
New Student Lifeguard Certification
Lifeguard Training, First Aid, & CPR/AED
American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Full Course. This course is a blended course (online and in person). Once registered the American Red Cross Instructor will send the participant the online course material, which requires approximately 7 hours to complete. All on-line course material MUST be completed prior to the first day of the class and presented to start the class. All participants MUST pass the American Red Cross Lifeguard Pre-Test which includes: 300 yard swim; treading water for 2 minutes w/o using arms; retrieving a weighted brick from approximately 10 feet of water and successfully resurfacing to swim on back.
If you are looking for Recertification and the below dates do not work, please reach out. We have some flexibility in scheduling the recertifications.
This class will be conducted in an outdoor pool.
2022 Class Dates and Registration Links:
Class Type Meeting Dates Hours Each Day Registration Link
New Lifeguard Training July 30 and 31 8am - 6pm
Lifeguard Recertification July 31 8am - 6pm
New Lifeguard Training August 6 and 7 8am - 6pm
Lifeguard Recertification August 7 8am - 6pm
New Lifeguard Training August 13 and 14 8am - 6pm
Lifeguard Recertification August 14 8am - 6pm
Instructor or Questions
Tony Knuth
908-603-9444
*Lifeguard Course Cost - $350 (There is a $75 NON-REFUNDABLE tuition fee)
* Lifeguard Recertification Cost - $225 (There is a $75 NON-REFUNDABLE tuition fee)
Ways to Pay:
Venmo @Bscpoolmanager
OR
Mail a check to made out to Berkeley Swim Club:
Tony Knuth
336 Plainfield Ave
Berkeley Heights NJ 07922
* If there are not enough class participants this class will be postponed. You will be contacted prior to the start date if the class is canceled.
* Classes will be held primarily outdoors.
*Please bring ID for proof of age upon arrival for the classroom portion of course.
*If you cannot complete the American Red Cross Lifeguard Pre-test or if you do not successfully complete any portion of the class, no refunds will be given.