Red Cross Courses
Be A HERO, Save A LIFE!
Good news! The Red Cross program at UVAC is proud to announce that it is rolling out the newest Lifeguard and CPR updates!
The Red Cross has incorporated the latest in information, techniques, and science into their newest update, r.24. We are excited to teach you these updates in terminology, rescues, scanning procedures, and in-depth recognition skills. All our instructors are up to date with their certifications and ready to go.
Available Courses
CPR/AED First Aid Certification Adult and Pediatric
This CPR/AED First Aid Certification course is designed for regular people who want to learn how to save lives in an emergency. This course is also made for those looking to be re-certified to have the latest protocols on how to save a life.
Prerequisite: Complete the 2.5 hour online course that is sent out one week prior to the start of the course (online materials can be sent out earlier than one week upon request).
Price: $130 Members & Non-Members
Lifeguard Certification
Earn your Lifeguard Certification from Red Cross Certified Trainers at Upper Valley Aquatic Center. Our courses reflect the latest techniques based on science and best practices.
Prerequisites:
- Complete the 9-hour online course sent one week prior
- Must be 15 years or older
- Swim 150 yards, tread water for 2 minutes, then swim 50 more yards
- Complete a timed drill diving for a weighted brick
Price: $370 Members & Non-Members
Get 3 Free Lap Swim Visits When You Sign Up!
Lifeguard Recertification
Refresh your lifeguard skills with the most up-to-date protocols.
Price: $255 Members & Non-Members
Babysitting Certification
Babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly provide care for children and infants. For adolescents ages 11-16.
Price: $120 Members & Non-Members
Wilderness & Remote First Aid
This course teaches advanced skills to be used in emergencies when help from professional first responders may be far away. Course length is 16 hours over two days.
Prerequisites: Must be at least 14 years old and hold current adult CPR/AED certification.
Price: Contact for pricing
Red Cross Financial Aid
Train With UVAC And Get A Great Job At The Same Time!
The Upper Valley Aquatic Center offers Red Cross Financial aid in the form of free tuition to participants interested in working as lifeguards for UVAC. In order to be considered please follow these steps:
- Send in your job application to Lifeguard
- Satisfy all requirements for certification
- Ask the Aquatics Director how you can get certified with the help of UVAC
- Get a great job at Upper Valley Aquatic Center!
Blood Drives
UVAC hosts regular American Red Cross blood drives. Giving blood is a simple way to save lives in our community.
Refund Policy
A non-refundable payment reserves your spot in the course with the following exceptions:
- If UVAC or the Red Cross cancels the program (including for weather) we will issue a FULL refund
- If the enrolled student does not pass the swim test, they will be given a three-month grace period to take another course, but no money will be refunded
- If the student cancels with LESS THAN A TWO WEEK notice, only a 50% refund will be issued or the student may choose a full credit for the next class
- If the enrolled student does not pass the course upon completion of all sessions they will be given a 10% discount to take another course, but no money will be refunded
- A class can only be deferred one time. After one deferral the course must be completed or the student voids the registration.
Course FAQs
- American Red Cross courses will meet in the lobby of UVAC at their designated time.
- E-learning materials will be disseminated 7 days prior to the course. Check your spam folder for emails from phsSALESFORCE.
- Please utilize Google Chrome for e-learning materials.
- E-learning materials take between 2-7 hours to complete depending on the course.
- You must show proof of e-learning completion to gain admittance into the class.
- You MUST attend the scheduled class in its entirety.
- Be prepared - bring a drink and a snack (or lunch for lifeguard courses). Glass containers are prohibited.
- For lifeguard courses, a swimsuit is required.
Contact
Sophia Mark - Red Cross Coordinator
Phone: 802-296-2850 ext. 109
Email: smark@uvacswim.org