CSUSB Recreational Sports is an authorized provider of the American Red Cross. Our trainings are open to the public as well as CSUSB students, faculty and staff. For more information visit the American Red Cross.
Take the first step to becoming a lifeguard with your life guard certification.
For more information visit the American Red Cross.
CSUSB Recreational Sports, an authorized American Red Cross provider, will provide training in CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguarding. Successful completion of the course will result in the certification required for lifeguarding at swimming pools in the State of California. Each participant must pass the Swim Test on the first night, or a full refund will follow. You must be 15 years of age or older to participate. Classes are taught both in and out of the water. You must attend, on time, all class dates/times within the registration period in order to attain certification. Minimum class size: Must have six (6) pre-registered students by the Wednesday prior to start of session to avoid cancellation of class. Phone (909) 537-7946 for additional information. To register, come into the SRFC and membership services (at the front desk) will register you in the course and take payment.
April 15 @ 5:30pm - 8:30pm
April 16 @ 9:00am - 5:00pm
April 17 @ 12:00pm - 5:00pm
April 29 @ 5:30pm - 8:30pm
April 30 @ 9:00am - 5:00pm
May 1 @ 12:00pm - 5:00pm
$115 – CSUSB Students and SRFC Members (includes books)
$75 – CSUSB Students and SRFC Members (without books)
$150 – Community

For previously certified American Red Cross Lifeguards whoe certifications have expired no later than one year ago.
Sunday, May 1: 12pm – 5pm
$35 – CSUSB Students and SRFC Members
$50 – Community
By popular demand CSUSB Aquatics will offer a lifeguard preparation course this summer. The American Red Cross Guard Start: Lifeguarding tomorrow, is for young adults ages 11-14 and provides a foundation of lifeguarding and other life skills. For those with swimming skills, this program is an ideal transition between Red Cross Learn-to-swim and Lifeguarding.
- $50, if registered on or before May 27, 2011
- $55, if registered on or after May 28, 2011
- Optional $10 parking pass
July 18 - July 28 (Session 3): 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
August 22 - September 1 (Session 5): 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

CSUSB Campus Pool
A valid parking permit is needed to park on the CSUSB campus. Parking is not included with training courses. The closest campus lots are Lot G or E. You need a valid campus parking permit or you can purchase a day pass for $5 at an information kiosk or at a machine ($1 bills only).
Register in person at the Student Recreation and Fitness Center during normal operating hours. Full payment is due at time of registration.
Please call (909) 537-7946
Candidates must be at least 16 years old to enter the course. Through video and hands-on skill building, the course features clearly described and applied teaching strategies, including explanation-demonstration-practice, task setting, station teaching and guided discovery. Successful completion of the course will result in an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification. There is a minimum of 4 people for the class to occur.
$125 CSUSB Students and SRFC members
$150 Community
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CSUSB Campus Pool
A valid parking permit is needed to park on the CSUSB campus. Parking is not included with training courses. The closest campus lots are Lot G or E. You need a valid campus parking permit or you can purchase a day pass for $5 at an information kiosk or at a machine ($1 bills only).
Register in person at the Student Recreation and Fitness Center during normal operating hours. Full payment is due at time of registration.
Please call (909)537-7946
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CSUSB Campus Pool
A valid parking permit is needed to park on the CSUSB campus. Parking is not included with training courses. The closest campus lots are Lot G or E. You need a valid campus parking permit or you can purchase a day pas for $5 at an information kiosk or at a machine ($1 bills only).
Register in person at the Student Recreation and Fitness Center during normal operating hours. Full payment is due at time of registration.
Please call (909)537-7946