Lifeguarding Recertification
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The primary purpose of a recertification course is to give participants who are currently certified in American Red Cross Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) the opportunity to review the course knowledge and skills within a formal course setting to maintain their American Red Cross Lifeguarding (including Deep Water) certification.
Classes with fewer than five participants will be canceled on the "Registration Deadline" date. Participants can still register after the cancelation date has passed if the class has not been canceled. If the class is canceled, the participant will receive a full refund.
Participants are expected to come to the first session with the online portion completed and must be able to pass the physical prerequisites as outlined below. No absences or tardiness will be allowed. Please bring a swimsuit, towel, lunch/dinner, and a device that allows you to view the Lifeguarding Manual. A training CPR mask is included in your registration cost.
BLENDED LEARNING INFORMATION
This is a BLENDED LEARNING course, which requires the online portion to be completed before coming to class. Upon registering, you will immediately receive access to the blended learning portion of this course. Please find the PDF in your program confirmation email for more information.
PREREQUISITES
- Current Certification
- Hold a current certification or expired by no more than 30 days in American Red Cross Lifeguarding that included training in deep water 7 feet or deeper.
- Hold a current certification or expired by no more than 30 days in American Red Cross Lifeguarding that included training in deep water 7 feet or deeper.
- Completed Blended Learning
- Please check your email and locate your program confirmation PDF, which will be sent to you immediately upon successful registration. This will contain the link and further information about how to access the blended learning content.
- Please check your email and locate your program confirmation PDF, which will be sent to you immediately upon successful registration. This will contain the link and further information about how to access the blended learning content.
- Swim-Tread-Swim
- Candidates will swim a continuous 150-yard swim while showing rhythmic breathing. Only freestyle or breaststroke is permitted. They will then complete a two-minute tread without using their hands. Then, they will swim the final 50 yards, totaling 200 yards. View an example of this prerequisite here.
- Candidates will swim a continuous 150-yard swim while showing rhythmic breathing. Only freestyle or breaststroke is permitted. They will then complete a two-minute tread without using their hands. Then, they will swim the final 50 yards, totaling 200 yards. View an example of this prerequisite here.
- Timed Brick Event
- A 10-pound rubber brick will be placed at the bottom of the pool, approximately 20 yards away from the starting point. The candidate will be required to swim to the brick, dive down to retrieve it, resurface, and return to the starting point while holding the brick with both hands. The use of hands or feet to touch the bottom of the pool is not allowed. Upon reaching the starting point, the candidate must stand up, throw the brick out of the water, and fully exit the pool. The candidate will have 1 minute and 40 seconds to complete this task. View an example of this prerequisite here.
- A 10-pound rubber brick will be placed at the bottom of the pool, approximately 20 yards away from the starting point. The candidate will be required to swim to the brick, dive down to retrieve it, resurface, and return to the starting point while holding the brick with both hands. The use of hands or feet to touch the bottom of the pool is not allowed. Upon reaching the starting point, the candidate must stand up, throw the brick out of the water, and fully exit the pool. The candidate will have 1 minute and 40 seconds to complete this task. View an example of this prerequisite here.
UPCOMING DATES & TIMES
| Dates & Times | Cost | Location | Registration Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
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March 1st, 2025 8:00am - 6:00pm |
UTSA Students: $140 Rec Members: $150 Community: $160 |
Aquatic Center |
February 24th, 2025 |
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May 10th, 2025 8:00am - 6:00pm |
UTSA Students: $140 Rec Members: $150 Community: $160 |
Aquatic Center |
May 8th, 2025 |
REFUND POLICY
UTSA Campus Recreation - Aquatics strives to provide all participants with the best learning experience possible. To ensure smooth operations and fair treatment for everyone involved, we have established the following policy regarding refunds and transfers:
Cancellation Deadlines
- For most courses, refunds or transfers to other classes are not permitted when the cancellation occurs less than 48 business hours before the scheduled start time.
- For instructor-level courses or those with online prerequisites, a week's notice is required for refunds or transfers.
Commencement of Courses
- We cannot offer refunds once a course has commenced, whether online or in person. This includes cases where participants fail to meet online or in-person prerequisite requirements.
Administrative Fees
- Cancellations or transfers that don't meet the cancellation deadlines listed above may be subject to a $20 administrative fee.
Prerequisite Testing
- Refunds will not be issued if participants fail prerequisite testing or have already started prerequisite courses.
We understand that unforeseen circumstances may arise, and we endeavor to accommodate our participants to the best of our abilities within the framework of this policy. If you have any questions or require further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact us for assistance.
PARKING INFORMATION
All vehicles are required to register with Parking Services and properly display their permit while parked on campus. If you do not have a permit, the closest pay-to-park spots are located in front of the Recreation and Wellness Center, or you may use the Ximenes Garage. For more information about parking, please click here or call (210) 458-7275.
