Mason Recreation

Lifeguard Certification

Register Online Here – Register online at https://connect.recreation.gmu.edu/. Minors must be registered by an adult. Adults should login to or create their own account and then register the minor using the “add a family member” option on the registration page.

*Registration for Spring 2025 courses opens on January 1st, 2025. 

Instructions on how to register can be found here

Course Description

These course trains participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies. Certification includes Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer through the American Red Cross.

Attendance at all classes is mandatory!

Prerequisites

  • Be at least 15 years old by the first day of class.
  • Successfully complete both prerequisite swim tests.
    • Prerequisite 1: Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest.
      • Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface then swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both (Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed.)
      • Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs.
      • Swim 50 years using front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both.
    • Prerequisite 2: 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 googles are not allowed).
      • Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7-10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
      • Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face out or near the surface.
      • Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

Course Dates/Times

DatesTimesRegistration DeadlineCost
Friday, February 14th - Sunday, February 16th, 2025Friday: 6-8p
Saturday: 8:30a-6:30p
Sunday: 8:30a-6:30p		Friday, February 7th, 2025$325
Friday, April 4th - Sunday, April 6th, 2025Friday: 6-8p
Saturday: 8:30a-6:30p
Sunday: 8:30a-6:30p		Friday, March 28th, 2025$325
Friday, April 18th - Sunday, April 20th, 2025Friday: 6-8p
Saturday: 8:30a-6:30p
Sunday: 8:30a-6:30p		Friday, April 12th, 2025$325

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