Certifications
Certifications
UDCR offers both Lifeguard Certification and Lifeguard Recertification courses through our Aquatics program. Both certification types use a blended learning format to meet participants needs for consistent, high quality instruction and accurate information.
Prerequisites & Skill Requirements
At the start of any Lifeguarding Certification, participants are required to pass American Red Cross Lifeguarding prerequisites. These are listed below. Participants who do not successfully complete these will not be permitted to remain in the class and no refunds will be for failure of prerequisites.
- Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing.Candidates can swim using the front crawl (Freestyle), Breaststroke, or a combination of both but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used.
- Tread water for 2 minutes using only legs. Candidates should place their hands under the armpits.
- Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed.
- Surface dive, feet-first or head-first, to a depth retrieve a 10-pound object.
- Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface so they are about to get a breath. Candidates should not swim the distance under water.
- Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
Course Format
Blended Learning Format
With a blended learning design, participants acquire new information, build correct psychomotor skills and develop decision making and problem solving skills using a variety of interactive activities that are integrated into lessons along with video and skill demonstrations, skill sessions, traditional lectures and guided discussions. Guided discussions and activities are designed to correspond to the course objectives.
Upon completed registration, participants will will receive a link to the online portal via a confirmation email. This is roughly eight (8) hours of online modules that must be completed prior to the first day of class. It can be stopped and saved as needed, and is most successful when completed on a computer rather than a phone or tablet. Those who fail to provide verification of completion of the online modules will not be permitted to continue with the Lifeguarding course. No refund will be provided by UDCR or the American Red Cross.
Video segments are shown in both the online learning and in-person skill sessions and are designed to enliven the program by conveying key concepts and providing uniformly consistent explanations and demonstration of skills.
The in-person sessions span three (3) days of scheduled time over a weekend. Dates and times will be listed upon registration.
Lifeguard Certification vs. Lifeguard Review Certification
UDCR offers two formats of Lifeguard Certification, one for individuals looking to be certified for the first time or whose previous certification is expired by more than 30 days, as well as a recertification review course for those who ned to renew their American Red Cross lifeguarding certification no more than 30 days past expiration.
Upon successful completion of online modules, in-water and classroom portions of the lifeguarding course, participants will receive a Red Cross Lifeguarding / First Aid certificate and a CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers certificate valid for two years.
DETAILS
Courses consist of roughly 8-hours of online modules to be done at home prior to class, followed by in-person classroom and skill sessions over the course of a weekend (Friday evening - Sunday evening). Participants must be 15 years of age by the conclusion of the course.
This course is intended for individuals that need to renew their American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification. All skills and written test material (Lifeguarding, CPR, AED and First Aid) will be reviewed and tested.
Those wishing to take a Lifeguard Review course must either have a current lifeguard and CPR/AED certification OR previous lifeguard and CPR/AED certification that expired within the last 30 days. A copy of this certification must be provided for review at the time of registration, or the participant will be required to take a full course.
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a Red Cross Lifeguarding / First Aid certificate and a CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers certificate valid for two years.
DETAILS
Preskills will be completed at the beginning of the course. Failure to successfully complete the preskills at this time will result in failure of the course and no refund will be provided. Participants must be 15 years of age by the conclusion of the course.
Course Registration
Course availability is on a first come, first served basis and can be completed at activeflyers.udayton.edu. Please follow the steps below to register for UDCR Certification Courses. Contact the Safety Supervisors at safetysupervisors@udayton.edu with questions regarding registration.
1. Complete Lifeguard Course Registration
Register for a lifeguard course on activeflyers.udayton.edu.
2. Complete Minor's Paperwork
Minor's Paperwork is now collected through a system called CampDoc for those who are 15-17 years of age. Once registration and payment for the certification have been received, an email will be sent from CampDoc with further instructions on setting up a Minors Emergency Medical Profile.
Please Note: This profile must be updated each calendar year. No content will be taught to the participant until all paperwork and CampDoc requirements have been met.
Visit the Guidelines and Policies page for specifics on University of Dayton's Minor's Policy.
1. Register for Recertification Course
Those wishing to take a Lifeguard Review course must either have a current lifeguard and CPR/AED certification OR previous lifeguard and CPR/AED certification that expired within the last 30 days. A copy of this certification must be provided for review at the time of registration, or the participant will be required to take a full course.
Visit activeflyers.udayton.edu to sign up for this course.
2. Complete Minor's Paperwork
Minor's Paperwork is now collected through a system called CampDoc for those who are 15-17 years of age. Once registration and payment for the certification have been received, an email will be sent from CampDoc with further instructions on setting up a Minors Emergency Medical Profile.
Please Note: This profile must be updated each calendar year. No content will be taught to the participant until all paperwork and CampDoc requirements have been met.
Visit the Guidelines and Policies page for specifics on University of Dayton's Minor's Policy.
Additional Details
The physical address for the RecPlex is 2 Evanston Ave. Dayton, OH 45409. Please ensure you are familiar with the location of the RecPlex ahead of the course to ensure timely arrival to the facility. Failure to be on time will result in removal from the course, and no refund will be given.
For immediate contact with our Welcome Desk staff, please call 937-229-2704 during business hours.
Free, open parking is available on weekends (as of 4:30pm on Fridays) in the "visitors" C Lot off of Evanston Avenue. UDCR is not responsible for any parking violations obtained by participants for improper parking.
Participants must bring a swimsuit, towel and change of clothes. It is encouraged that participants bring a water bottle to refill and stay hydrated, as well as healthy food options to optimize nutrition and energy as this is an active class. No refrigerator or microwave will be available, and leaving the RecPlex during breaks is not permitted.
NOTE: The Chill and vending machines are not reliable sources of food due to hours of operation.
- SUPPLIES
UD Campus Recreation will provide participants with the equipment necessary to be successful in the course. A hip pack with a CPR breathing barrier, gloves and whistle is included within the cost of the course. These items will be used throughout the course and are able to be taken home upon completion of the course. - MANUAL
The online manual will be used throughout the online portion of the course. Participants are able to purchase their own hard copy of the manual through the American Red Cross to use as an additional resource once the course is complete. The manual can be accessed any time online.
In the best interest of your child, the University of Dayton has established the following minors policy. Please click here to review this policy before registering for any preskills or lifeguard course.
Being on time is a critical component of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Course. Class will begin promptly at the scheduled time. Participants must be present prior to the start of the course. Any participants not there at the start of a class session will not be able to continue in the program and no refund will be provided. Participants must be actively engaged in all scheduled time and successfully complete all required components in order to pass the course.
It is necessary for the Aquatics Director to properly plan for the number of participants scheduled for each course. With this in mind, the following refund policy has been developed by UDCR administration:
- Refund request made 30 days or more prior to the first day of the course will be refunded in full minus a $10 administrative fee.
- Refund request made 29 to 11 days prior to the first day of the course will be refunded at 50% minus a $10 administrative fee.
- Refund request made 10 days or fewer prior to the first day of the course will not be given. Illness, injury, or other extraneous circumstances documented by a physician or accredited third-party representative may be directed to the Aquatics Director for consideration of a refund. These requests will be reviewed on a case by case basis and may or may not be awarded.
The Aquatic Center is available for open swim only to those who are current members of UD Campus Recreation. The same policy stands for the RecPlex as a whole.
Upon successful completion of the Lifeguarding Course per American Red Cross standards, participants will receive an email from the ARC with their certification attached 7-14 days following the course completion. Certifications will be emailed to the account tied to the blended online learning portion.