American Red Cross Certifications

Lifeguard Training

The American Red Cross Lifeguard Course will train participants in all the skills and techniques necessary to become a professional lifeguard over the course of a weekend.  This course is intended for those who seek a certification for the first time or for those who renewing their certification.  There will be videos, demonstrations, as well as hands on experience.  The class covers equipment based on rescues, spinal injury management and post-rescue care.  Participants will also learn how to interact with the public.

     Class Offerings for Spring 2024:

February 23^rd, 24^th, 25^th 

April 5^th, 6^th, and 7^th

Typical Weekend Class Schedule:

Friday: 5-8pm

Saturday: 8am-5pm

Sunday: 8am-5pm

The first day of class, all lifeguard candidate will swim 300 years, treat water for 2 minutes without the use of hands, and complete a 10-pount brick retrieval test.  These must be successfully completed to remain in the course.  A lunch break will be given on Saturday and Sunday classes.

The class is limited to 12 participants per session.  If there is low enrollment in any program, we reserve the right to cancel the course.  If this takes place, you will be able to transfer into another course or receive a refund.  Register in advance to reserve your spot!  If you have any questions, please contact Mallory McDow at mimcdow@coastal.edu or 843-349-6586.

CCU Student/Faculty/Staff	$200
Community Members	$250

Lifeguard Candidate Letter (pdf)

Adult & Child CPR/AED/First Aid Certifications

Spring 2024 Class

Saturday, February 3^rd 9 a.m. -12 p.m.

Saturday, March 23^rd 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Water Safety Instructor Certification

The Water Safety Instructor certification course will train instructor candidates to teach water safety, including the Basic Water Rescue and Personal Water Safety courses, six levels of Learn-to-Swim, three levels of Preschool Aquatics and two levels of Parent and Child Aquatics.

Prerequisites: Must be at least 16 years of age on or before the final scheduled session of the course. Must be able to swim at a level 4 ability for the following skills: front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and side stroke for 25 yards, butterfly for 15 yards, maintain position on back for one minute in deep water (floating or sculling), and tread water for one minute.

Fall and Spring 2022

No class offering for Fall and Spring 2022

Course Fees

• CCU Students, Faculty, Staff: $200
• Community Members: $275

For more information, contact Jackie Cothren at 843-349-6453.

Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) Certification‌

The Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) certification is meant to train instructor candidates to teach Lifeguard Training including First Aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Lifeguard Management, AED Essentials, Oxygen Administration for the Professional Rescuer, Preventing Disease Transmission, Community Water Safety and Basic Water Rescue. The training prepares instructor candidates by developing their understanding of how to use the course materials and methods, how to conduct training sessions and how to evaluate participants' progress.

Prerequisites

• Be at least 17 years of age by the last scheduled session of the instructor course.
• Be currently certified as a lifeguard in good standing with the American Red Cross
• Pass each section of the pre-course written exam with a score of 80 percent.
• Demonstrate competency in the skills evaluation.

Spring 2024 Schedule: 

Dates TBA - All dates are required for LGI certification. 

Course Fees

• CCU Students, Faculty, Staff: $200
• Community Members: $275
• American Red Cross Fee (all participants, non-refundable): $35

To register, contact Mallory McDow at 843-349-6586.