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lifeguard certification courses
General information
Courses are offered in a blended learning format, with approximately 7 hours of independent online learning and 21.5 hours of in-person training. Please review our pre-course skills requirements prior to registration. American Red Cross Lifeguarding certificates are valid for 2 years.
COURSE FEE: $235.00
pre-course requirements
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Swim-Tread-Swim
Jump in, submerge, resurface and 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 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both.
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TIMED BRICK EVENT
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 goggles are not allowed.
Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 to 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 at or near the surface.
Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
IMPORTANT: Please review the above American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Pre-Course Requirement. Registrants must have reasonable confidence that they are able to complete these skills. *Practice before registration is strongly recommended, as there are NO REFUNDS available to registrants who disenroll or fail the course for any reason*.
2026 Course options
January 27-31 / Pretest jan 21
Location: Jenks Trojan Aquatic Center 495 N Birch St, Jenks, OK 74037
Swim pre-test Wednesday, January 21, 5–6pm
January 27, 28, 29, and 30, 5–8pm
Saturday, January 31, 9am–7pm
Online learning is available beginning 2 weeks prior to our first in-person scheduled session. The deadline to register is January 21. No registrations will be accepted after that. Online materials must be completed by Tuesday, January 27 which is the first day of in-person learning. The swim pre-test will take place on Wednesday, January 21.
FEBRUARY 17-21 / Pretest FEB 9
Location: Jenks Trojan Aquatic Center 495 N Birch St, Jenks, OK 74037
Swim pre-test Monday, February 9, 5–6pm
February 17, 18, 19, and 20, 5–8pm
Saturday, February 21, 9am–7pm
Online learning is available beginning 2 weeks prior to our first in-person scheduled session. The deadline to register is February 9. No registrations will be accepted after that. Online materials must be completed by Tuesday, February 17 which is the first day of in-person learning. The swim pre-test will take place on Monday, February 9.
MARCH 18-20 / Pretest MARCH 10
Location: Jenks Trojan Aquatic Center 495 N Birch St, Jenks, OK 74037
Swim pre-test Tuesday, March 10, 6–7 pm
March 18, 19, and 20, 9am–5pm
Online learning is available beginning 2 weeks prior to our first in-person scheduled session. The deadline to register is March 10. No registrations will be accepted after that. Online materials must be completed by Wednesday, March 18 which is the first day of in-person learning. The swim pre-test will take place on Tuesday, March 10.
APRIL 9-12 / Pretest MARCH 25
Location: Jenks Trojan Aquatic Center 495 N Birch St, Jenks, OK 74037
Swim pre-test Wednesday, March 25, 5–6pm
April 9 and 10, 5–8pm
April 11 and 12, 9am–5pm
Online learning is available beginning 2 weeks prior to our first in-person scheduled session. The deadline to register is March 25. No registrations will be accepted after that. Online materials must be completed by Thursday, April 9 which is the first day of in-person learning. The swim pre-test will take place on Wednesday, March 25.
APRIL 16-19 / Pretest APRIL 1
Location: Jenks Trojan Aquatic Center 495 N Birch St, Jenks, OK 74037
Swim pre-test Wednesday, April 1, 5–6pm
April 16 and 17, 5–8pm
April 18 and 19, 9am–5pm
Online learning is available beginning 2 weeks prior to our first in-person scheduled session. The deadline to register is April 1. No registrations will be accepted after that. Online materials must be completed by Thursday, April 16 which is the first day of in-person learning. The swim pre-test will take place on Wednesday, April 1.
MAY 5-9 / Pretest APRIL 22
Location: Jenks Trojan Aquatic Center 495 N Birch St, Jenks, OK 74037
Swim pre-test Wednesday, April 22, 5–6pm
May 5, 6, 7, and 8, 5–8pm
Saturday, May 9, 9am–7pm
Online learning is available beginning 2 weeks prior to our first in-person scheduled session. The deadline to register is April 22. No registrations will be accepted after that. Online materials must be completed by Tuesday, May 5 which is the first day of in-person learning. The swim pre-test will take place on Wednesday, April 22.
MAY 28-30 / Pretest MAY 20
Location: Jenks Trojan Aquatic Center 495 N Birch St, Jenks, OK 74037
Swim pre-test Wednesday, May 20, 5–6pm
Thursday, May 28, 5–8pm
May 29 and 30, 8am–6pm
Online learning is available beginning 2 weeks prior to our first in-person scheduled session. The deadline to register is May 20. No registrations will be accepted after that. Online materials must be completed by Thursday, May 28 which is the first day of in-person learning. The swim pre-test will take place on Wednesday, May 20.
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