The purpose of the American Red Cross Adult First Aid/CPR/AED program is to help participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing and first aid emergencies. The courses in this program teach skills that participants need to know to give immediate care to a suddenly injured or ill person until more advanced medical personnel arrive and take over. This is not a healthcare provider-equivalent class. Participants will receive a certificate upon successful completion of this course.

Blended learning classes include a 2 hour online portion that must be completed prior to the start of the class. A link will be emailed to you with directions after registration.

You must attend all times/dates to earn the certification. Please note that there is also a swimming assessment conducted on the first day of the course (criteria included below). You are welcome to come and practice these skills at the SRWC pool prior to the course. Nonmembers must purchase a day pass / membership in order to use the SRWC pool.

For the general public, the course costs $175 and can be paid at the SRWC front desk at least 1 week prior to the first day of the course.

If you are a current UNLV student and wish to be considered for lifeguard employment, there is a significant discount available.  Please email srwc.aquatics@unllv.edu to schedule an interview time.  Unfortunately we are only able to employ currently enrolled UNLV students at the SRWC.

The purpose of the Lifeguard Instructor course is to train instructor candidates to teach the American Red Cross Lifeguarding, Lifeguarding Blended Learning, Shallow Water Lifeguarding, Waterpark Skills, CPR/AED for the professional rescuers and Health Care Providers, Administering Emergency Oxygen and Bloodborne Pathogens Training courses and/or modules.

Prerequisites for this Lifeguarding Instructor course

• Have a current American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification
• Must pass two rescue scenarios and CPR on first day of class

Note: No refunds will be given to participants once the first day of class has begun. This is a multiple-day course. Participants must attend entire course to qualify for certification.

Contact srwc.aquatics@unlv.edu to get on the interest list for this certification.

The purpose of the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program is to teach people to be safe, in, on or around the water and to teach people of different ages and abilities how to swim. Participants will receive a certificate upon successful completion of this course.

Prerequisites for this Water Safety Instructor course

• Demonstrating strokes consistent with Level 4: Front Crawl, Back Crawl, Breaststroke, Elementary Backstroke, Sidestroke – 25 yards. Butterfly – 15 yards

This is a blended learning course with 30 hours of online pre-work that must be completed prior to the start of the class. Last day to register is March 3, 2023, pre-work will be accessible online after registration.

Contact srwc.aquatics@unlv.edu to get on the interest list for this certification.

This course helps to fulfill the Coaches Safety Education requirement for USA Swimming and Y USA with a 2 year certification. Prerequisites: Must be at least 15 years of age by the end of the course and must be comfortable in chest-deep water. This class is the in-water verification portion only. You must complete the American Red Cross online content prior to this class.

The Safety Training for Swim Coaches course offers up-to-date content on safe sport policies, emergency planning and first aid, including:

• Maintaining a comfortable and safe environment for swimmers
• Preventing accidents and emergencies
• Responding to ill or injured swimmers in water or on land