Upcoming Sessions

Please view class descriptions below. For each course, there will be an online portion of the course that MUST be completed BEFORE the in-person sessions or else you will not be able to attend the in-person part of the course.

Lifeguarding (including Deep Water) + AED/CPR/First Aid - Blended Learning
$350

Register Now by Aug 7

Dates/Times: August 14-16

Aug 14, 4:30-8:30pm
Aug 15, 7am-5pm
Aug 16, 7am-5pm

There is a minimum of 5 participants required and a maximum of 10 participants. Registration will close a week before the start of the course.

Lifeguarding Recert - $175

Dates/Times: No upcoming sessions

Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid
$100

Register Now by Aug 2

Dates/Times: August 9, 11am-2pm

There is a minimum of 5 participants required and a maximum of 8 participants. Registration will close a week before the start of the course.

Lifeguard Certification Course

The lifeguarding course is now a blended course. Total of 27.5 hours long, with a 6-hour online portion.

After passing the course you will be competent in water rescues and deck emergencies. The certification you will receive is good for two years and includes LG and CPR/First Aid/AED. Must be age 15 by the END of the course, must attend all sessions, and no cell phones during class. Please make plans in advance to ensure that you have no conflicts with any of the class dates. Other than emergencies, absences will result in failure of the course.

Cost: $350 For the Lifeguard Class

  • Deepwater Retrieval: Time Limit within 1 minute 40 seconds
    Starting in the water: Sprint 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke. Perform feet first surface-dive 8ft deep, retrieve a 10lbs. brick, return to the surface without touching the bottom. Swim back 20 yards to the starting point with the object and exit the water without using a ladder or steps. No googles are allowed.

    Swim/tread Continuously
    Complete a freestyle or breaststroke for 150 yards (goggles are allowed), then tread water for 2 minutes only using one's legs (no arms) and keeping their head above the surface. Once the tread portion is completed, finish with a further 50 yard swim.

    Tread Water
    Time Limit: 2 minutes
    Using legs only with arms under armpits or stretched upward out of water.

  • 40% of class: Using legs only with arms under armpits or stretched upward out of water Demonstrate competency in all required skills and activities in pool and classroom

    40% of class: Demonstrate competency in all required skills and activities in the pool and classroom

    20% of class: Final written exams. Cannot miss more than 8 of the 40 questions on Section 1 (CPR/First Aid). Cannot miss more than 6 out of 30 questions on part 1 & 8 out of the 10 questions on part 2 of Section 2 (Lifeguarding skills/Head Neck and Back)

    • Dry Change Of Clothes and Towel

    • Blank Paper and a Pen/Pencil, You Will Need To Take Notes

    • Lunch, Drinks, And Snacks

    • Males: Swim Trunks/Board Shorts, No Jammers or Swim Briefs

    • Females: One-piece suits, No 2 piece Swimsuits

    • Absolutely No Cell Phones During Class

  • Payment Requirement: All participants must pay the full course fee prior to the start of the lifeguard certification class. Enrollment is not considered complete until payment is received in full.

    Refund Policy: Course fees are generally non-refundable. Any exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the course instructor.

    Communication: All questions, concerns, or requests regarding the course—including refunds or special circumstances—must be directed to the course instructor. All decisions will be made in accordance with established course guidelines.

    Incomplete Course / Water Skills Requirement: Participants are required to successfully complete all course components, including the prerequisite swim test and in-water skills.

    If a participant is unable to complete the water portion of the course, they may be considered for a partial refund related to that portion only. Eligibility for any partial refund is:

    • Based on the participant being in good standing in the course

    • Determined solely at the discretion of the instructor. 

CPR/AED/First Aid Training

We offer American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid courses at our facility. This course will certify individuals with lifesaving skills that allow them to make an impact in their local community. For each course, there will be an online portion of the course that MUST be completed BEFORE the in-person sessions or else you will not be able to attend the in-person part of the course. Please contact daniel.cormier@islandreccenter.org with any questions/concerns.

  1. CPR Challenges(Recerts): $50

  2. The American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid course will cost $100. We host one CPR/AED/First Aid course per month. Participants can register for these courses using the following link

  3. The American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid course will cost $100 per participant. We host CPR courses via request, each course requires a minimum of 4 participants. For CPR/AED/First Aid group courses please contact daniel.cormier@islandreccenter.org

Lifeguard Recertification

$175 | The Lifeguarding Recertification course is designed to refresh your knowledge and skills. Upon successful completion, you will renew your certification for another two years. Classes are available upon request. Must have a minimum of 5 people.

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.

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

  • Assessment 1 - Timed Response • Participants must complete a passive submerged rescue, extricate with the assistance of an assisting rescuer, and rapid assessment (including the delivery of 2 initial ventilations by either rescuer) within 1 minute, 30 seconds, and then provide 3 minutes of single-rescuer CPR.

  • Assessment 2 - Rotation and Scanning • Participants must rotate into the lifeguard station, conduct surveillance from the station for 1 minute, and rotate out of the station.

  • Assessment 3 - Final Team Response Testing Scenario • Participants must perform a passive submerged rescue, extrication and rapid assessment, followed by multiple-rescuer CPR and use of AED and BVM resuscitator.