Lifeguarding

Participants must be 15 by the last day of the lifeguarding course. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will become certified in Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, valid for 2 years. Participants must be able to pass per-requisites that includes: 200 yard continuous swim, a timed deep water brick retrieval and 2 minutes of no hands treading. Participants will receive a manual and pocket mask on the first day of class.

Prerequisite Swimming Skills Evaluation Video


American Red Cross Training Academy

Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED – BL Certification

The online prerequisite link will be automatically included in your payment confirmation email. We recommend completing it at least one week before your course.

November 21 – November 23: Register Here

December 26 – December 28: Register Here

January 16 – January 18: Register Here


Cost & Time: 
Friday: 4:00PM – 8:00PM
Saturday: 8:00AM – 6:30PM
Sunday: 8:00AM – 9:30PM

Cost: $350/JCC Member, $400/Guest

Questions? Contact Contact Veronica Refela vrefela@jfedsnj.org


American Red Cross Lifeguard Recertification Course

Lifeguard Recertification – BL Certification

The Lifeguarding Review Course allows currently certified lifeguards the opportunity to review the content of the Lifeguard course in a classroom setting in about half the time of a full lifeguarding course.  Participants who successfully complete the Lifeguarding review course will receive new certificates in Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. Must pass prerequisite skills evaluation and hold a current certification in Lifeguarding/CPR/AED/First Aid or it must have expired within 30 days of the course. There is a 7-hour online course that must be completed in advance of taking this course. The link to the online course will be sent once registration is complete.

Upcoming Classes:

Recertification classes are on Saturdays from 8:00AM – 6:30PM.

October 4: Register Here

December 20: Register Here

Cost: $200/JCC Member, $250/Guest

Questions? Contact Veronica Refela at vrefela@jfedsnj.org

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