We offer American Red Cross Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor courses in a blended learning format, which combines an online portion with an in-person session to practice skills and demonstrate competency.
All in-person skills sessions are led by a certified American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor or WSI Instructor. Participants must complete the online portion in advance, as they will practice and demonstrate the skills learned. Participants must attend all dates in the skills session. No exceptions or make-up classes are allowed.
Upon successful completion, all certifications are good for two years.
In-person sessions are held at the USA Student Recreation Center at 51 Jaguar Blvd, Mobile, AL. The building is #12 on the campus map.
Our courses are open to USA students, SRC members, and the general public.
Contact 251-460-6460 or aquatics@mogrenlandscape.com for more information.
All participants must pass the course prerequisites prior to registering. Participants should email aquatics@mogrenlandscape.com or call 251-460-6460 to schedule a prerequisite time.
Upcoming course dates and registration can be found at our Campus Recreation Portal. Payment is due in full at the time of registration. There are no refunds for lifeguarding and WSI courses. Participants must demonstrate course prerequisites prior to registering.
Participants who cannot attend all or part of their registered course may transfer to another course within one year based on space availability. To reschedule, email aquatics@mogrenlandscape.com a minimum of two weeks prior to a new course start date with a request to attend; no spot will be automatically held.
If you have trouble using our portal, we will be happy to meet you at the front desk of the Student Recreation Center to help you register and pay. Please email aquatics@mogrenlandscape.com to set up an appointment. Per university policy, we are unable to take credit card payments over the phone.
All certification participants must digitally sign this waiver. The waiver is good for one year and must be on file before the start of a certification course. If under the age of nineteen (19), member(s) and guardian(s) must sign this agreement.
This course provides entry level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to emergencies and provide care until emergency medical services arrive and take over.
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The American Red Cross allows currently certified lifeguards and those who have expired by no more than 30 days to recertify. Must provide proof of valid Lifeguard, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid certification. If your certification has expired by more than 30 days you must take the full course.
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The Water Safety Instructor course certifies swimming instructors to teach American Red Cross swimming, diving and water safety programs.
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