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. Thus, the course schedule has been updated to reflect the Red Cross standards.
The two most important and exciting changes are the Waterfront module and the Recertification course. The waterfront module is now a one day stand alone 6 hour course with a focus on skills practice. It is a completely instructor only course with no online portion. If you have a lifeguard certification already and want to get certified to guard ponds, lakes, and rivers, this course is for you. The Lifeguard Recertification is now 15 hours spanning the weekend. The prices have been updated as well to reflect the changes and instructor costs.
Red Cross Courses & Financial Aid
Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid Certification
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).
**This is a blended learning class and requires access to a computer to enroll**
Dates & Pricing
Dates
Sunday, September 28, 2025
10:00am - 12:30pm
Sunday, October 12, 2025
10:00am - 12:30pm
Sunday, November 2, 2025
10:00am - 12:30pm
Sunday, January 11, 2026
10:00am - 12:30pm
Sunday, March 1, 2026
10:00am - 12:30pm
Sunday, March 29, 2026
10:00am - 12:30pm
Sunday, April 26, 2026
10:00am - 12:30pm
Sunday, June 21, 2026
10:00am - 12:30pm
Sunday, July 19, 2026
10:00am - 12:30pm
Sunday, August 16, 2026
10:00am - 12:30pm
Sunday, September 13, 2026
10:00am - 12:30pm
Prices
Members & Non-Members
Fee is $130
Basic Life Support
This Basic Life Support course is designed to train professionals to respond to cardiac and breathing emergencies for adult, child, and infant victims.
Prerequisites: Complete the 3-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).
**This is a blended learning class and requires access to a computer to enroll**
Dates, Times & Pricing
Dates/Times
Sunday, September 14, 2025
10:00am - 1:00pm
Price
Members & Non-Members
Fee is $120
Lifeguard Certification
(Optional Waterfront or Shallow Water)
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 to ensure that you are properly trained and prepared for emergencies in and around the water. Learn essential lifeguard skills including CPR/AED/First Aid, with the most up-to-date protocols and be ready for a job as a Lifeguard.
You must complete the 9-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), and be 15 years or older.
Prerequisites: Ability to swim 150 yards straight into a 2 minute tread back into a 50 yard swim and complete a timed drill diving for a weighted brick.
Classroom portion of training will be held over a three day period.
**This is a blended learning class and requires access to a computer to enroll**
Get 3 Free Lap Swim Visits When You Sign Up for Lifeguard Certification at UVAC!
Are you training for the Red Cross Lifeguard Certification class at UVAC? We’ve got you covered. When you register for the course, you’ll receive 3 free visits for lap swimming only—perfect for practicing your skills before the in-water sessions begin.
Dates, Times & Pricing
Lifeguard Certification
October 17-19, 2025
4:00pm-7:30pm Friday, 7:30am-5:30pm Saturday, and 7:30am-4:30pm Sunday
January 23-25, 2026
4:00pm-7:30pm Friday, 7:30am-5:30pm Saturday, and 7:30am-4:30pm Sunday
March 20-22, 2025
4:00pm-7:30pm Friday, 7:30am-5:30pm Saturday, and 7:30am-4:30pm Sunday
April 10-12, 2026
4:00pm-7:30pm Friday, 7:30am-5:30pm Saturday, and 7:30am-4:30pm Sunday
May 15-17, 2026
4:00pm-7:30pm Friday, 7:30am-5:30pm Saturday, and 7:30am-4:30pm Sunday
June 5-7, 2026
4:00pm-7:30pm Friday, 7:30am-5:30pm Saturday, and 7:30am-4:30pm Sunday
August 21-23, 2026
4:00pm-7:30pm Friday, 7:30am-5:30pm Saturday, and 7:30am-4:30pm Sunday
Additional Waterfront Certification
Prerequisite 1: Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest • Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface then swim 350 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 200 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both
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). • Submerge to a depth of 7 - 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 out at or near the surface. • Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
Prerequisite 3: Complete an underwater swim • Swim 5 yards, submerge and retrieve three dive rings placed 5 yards apart in 4 – 7 feet of water • Resurface and continue to swim another 5 yards
Waterfront Certification
July 14, 2025: Monday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Price
Members & Non-Members
- Lifeguard Fee is $370 - Pick one three-day session.
- Sign up for Lifeguarding and Waterfront at the same time to get the waterfront discounted rate of $140
- Waterfront stand alone Fee $160
Lifeguard Recertifications
Refresh your lifeguard skills with the most up-to-date protocols. (Optional Waterfront)
Prerequisites: Ability to swim 150 yards straight into a 2 minute tread back into a 50 yard swim and complete a timed drill diving for a weighted brick.
Get 3 Free Lap Swim Visits When You Sign Up for Lifeguard Certification at UVAC!
Are you training for the Red Cross Lifeguard Certification class at UVAC? We’ve got you covered. When you register for the course, you’ll receive 3 free visits for lap swimming only—perfect for practicing your skills before the in-water sessions begin.
Dates, Times & Pricing
Lifeguard Recertification
November 15-16, 2025
9:00am-3:00pm Saturday, and 9:00am-1:00pm Sunday
December 13-14, 2025
9:00am-3:00pm Saturday, and 9:00am-1:00pm Sunday
February 21-22, 2026
9:00am-3:00pm Saturday, and 9:00am-1:00pm Sunday
April 18-19, 2026
9:00am-3:00pm Saturday, and 9:00am-1:00pm Sunday
May 30-31, 2026
9:00am-3:00pm Saturday, and 9:00am-1:00pm Sunday
June 13-14, 2026
9:00am-3:00pm Saturday, and 9:00am-1:00pm Sunday
August 8-9, 2026
9:00am-3:00pm Saturday, and 9:00am-1:00pm Sunday
Price
Members & Non-Members
- Fee is $255
- Pick one weekend.
- If you want to re-certify Waterfront as well, let us know, we can do it at the same time.
Waterfront Recertifications
Prerequisite 1: Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest • Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface then swim 350 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 200 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both
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). • Submerge to a depth of 7 - 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 out at or near the surface. • Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
Prerequisite 3: Complete an underwater swim • Swim 5 yards, submerge and retrieve three dive rings placed 5 yards apart in 4 – 7 feet of water • Resurface and continue to swim another 5 yards
May 17 & 18, 2025:
Saturday 9:00am – 1:00pm & Sunday 9:00am - 3:00pm | $255.00
June 14 & 15, 2025:
Saturday 9:00am – 3:00pm & Sunday 9:00am - 1:00pm |$255.00
Babysitting Certification
Babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly provide care for children and infants. For adolescents who are planning to babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly provide care for children and infants.
Prerequisites: None, but it should be noted that the course is designed for 11-16 year olds.
Dates, Times & Pricing
Dates/Times
November 15-16, 2025
8:00am-12:00pm Saturday, and 8:00am-12:00pm Sunday
February 7-8, 2026
8:00am-12:00pm Saturday, and 8:00am-12:00pm Sunday
May 2-3, 2026
8:00am-12:00pm Saturday, and 8:00am-12:00pm Sunday
July 25-26, 2026
8:00am-12:00pm Saturday, and 8:00am-12:00pm Sunday
Price
Members & Non-Members
- Fee: $120
- Pick one two-day session
Remote Wilderness First Aid
This Remote Wilderness First Aid course teaches advanced skills to be used in emergencies when help from professional first responders may be far away. Course length is 16 hours, taught over two days.
Prerequisites: Must be at least 14 years old and hold current adult CPR/AED certification.
Dates/Times
May 9-10, 2026
8:00am-4:00pm Saturday, and 8:00am-4:00pm Sunday
Also Offered to Large Groups by Request
Topics include:
- Primary and Secondary Assessments
- Head/Brain, Neck and Spinal Injuries
- Heat-Related Emergencies
- Hypothermia
- Altitude-Related Illnesses
- Allergies and Anaphylaxis
- Burns
- Bone and Joint Injuries
- Wounds and Wound Infection
Please contact Rowan Quinn for more information: 802-296-2850 ext 109 or rquinn@uvacswim.org
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 Upper Valley Aquatic Center. In order to be considered please follow these steps:
- Send in your job application to Lifeguard
- Satisfy all requirements for certification.
- If you are not certified, ask the Aquatics Director how you can get certified with the help of UVAC.
- Get a great job at Upper Valley Aquatic Center!
Please contact Thomas Wallace for more information: 802-296-2850 ext 109 or twallace@uvacswim.org
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.
FAQs
- American Red Cross courses will meet in the lobby of UVAC, at their designated time, unless otherwise directed.
- E-learning materials will be disseminated 7 days prior to the course. E-learning materials come from phsSALESFORCE and often end up in your spam folder. If you do not receive your e- learning materials, please contact Rowan Quinn 802-296-2850 ext 109 or rquinn@uvacswim.org for assistance.
- Please utilize Google Chrome for your e-learning materials as other platforms do not interface well.
- E-learning materials take between 2-7 hours to complete depending on the course.
- You must show proof of e-learning completion in order to gain admittance into the class. The Red Cross system is designed to show instructors you progress, however, it is not always accurate. Please screenshot your completion certificate at the end of the course.
- As part of your class, you will receive a digital copy of the course handbook.
- You MUST attend the scheduled class in its entirety.
- Be prepared-bring a drink and a snack (or lunch if you are taking a lifeguard course). Glass containers are prohibited on UVAC premises.
- For the lifeguard course, specifically, a swimsuit is required. Please make sure that it is secure.
- Also for the lifeguard class, bring a few changes of clothes and a few towels. This will make you more comfortable.
UVAC Red Cross Instructors
For more information, contact Rowan Quinn
802-296-2850 ext 109
