Lifeguard Recertification Course - Blended Learning

Refresh your Lifeguard skills and renew your certification!

WHEN: June 28-29 OR August 23-24, 2025 (only one course date needed for recertification)
LOCATION: Dahlgren Aquatics Center 6110 Jenkins Road Bldg. 1193 Dahlgren, VA 22448 
COST: $150 per person

OPEN TO ALL WITH BASE ACCESS:

• Must be 15 years old by the last day of the class
• Must be able to pass the prerequisite swim test at registration
• Must be present for all classes to certify
• This class is for lifeguards seeking recertification only
• Must be within 30 days of expired or expiring certificate

 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Must have an expired or expiring Lifeguard certification within 30 days of the course date. Minimum of 5 students required to hold the class.

TO REGISTER:

• Visit our office at the Aquatics Center in person
• Email your registration to tarina.h.silvis.naf@us.navy.mil
• Call (540) 653-8088 for assistance

JOIN US AND SAFEGUARD LIVES! Refresh your Lifeguard skills and become recertified. Don't miss this opportunity to continue your essential role in water safety.

For more information, and to register contact: Tarina H. Silvis at: tarina.h.silvis.naf@us.navy.mil

Upon completing this course all participants will be Red Cross Lifeguard Certified. This certification
includes Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid. The requirements for
this class are as follows:

1. Prerequisite Swimming Skills: Individuals must be able to complete the 2 prerequisite swimming
skills. These 2 skills are to ensure that those who are taking the course will be able to physically be
able to complete the skills that will be asked of them in class. 

a) 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 (hand will be placed under the armpits or wrist-up out of the water)
• Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both

 

b) 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 goggles are not allowed).
• Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7–10 ft 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 at or near the surface.
• Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

2. Online (eLearning) Course: The online session for the Lifeguarding course is comprised of 16
modules. Coursework takes approximately 6 hours to complete all modules of the online session. Each
individual module takes approximately 15 – 30 minutes to complete.
- All 16 modules are expected to be completed before the first day of the in-person course.
 
3. In-Person Course: During the in-person participants must – 

• Attend the entire course and participate in all class sessions.
• Actively participate in all course activities, including assuming various roles during skill practices, skill drills, activities and scenarios.
• Demonstrate proficiency in all skills.
• Pass the final written exam with a minimum grade of 80 percent.
• Pass the three (3) final skill assessments which include:

                                  - Timed Response
                                  - Rotation and Scanning
                                  - Final Team Response Testing Scenario.