American Red Cross FY27 (CPR,LG,LGI,WSI) - 27ARC

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The American Red Cross Deep Water Lifeguarding course is designed to teach you essential water safety skills, hazard prevention, and professional rescue techniques for handling emergencies in deep water environments. Taught strictly to the highest standards of the American Red Cross, this course utilizes a blended learning format that combines independent online coursework with crucial hands-on in-person skill practice.

Upon successful completion of all course requirements, participants will earn an official 2-year digital certification in American Red Cross Lifeguarding (including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid.

Location & Parking

This course is held on-site at the UNLV Student Recreation & Wellness Center (SRWC) Pool.

Parking Info: It is recommended that participants park in the Tropicana Parking Garage, which is located directly west of the UNLV SRWC.

Course Requirements & Eligibility

• Age Requirement: Participants must be at least 15 years old on or before the final day of class.


• Blended Learning Component: The online course link and class details will be emailed to registered participants approximately 7 days prior to the first in-person session. All online modules must be 100% completed before the conclusion of the course. If you do not receive the link within 5 days of class, please contact srwc.aquatics@unlv.edu.


• Written & Practical Exams: Participants must pass three final hands-on skill scenarios and score at least 80% on the 50-question final written exam.

Mandatory Prerequisite Swim Test

Prerequisites will be tested in the pool on the first day of class. Participants must successfully pass all parts of the test to continue in the course:

Part 1: Swim-Tread-Swim Sequence (200 Yards Total)

• Swim 150 yards continuously using front crawl (freestyle) or breaststroke with rhythmic breathing. (Backstroke and sidestroke are not permitted; swim goggles are allowed).


• Immediately transition to a 2-minute tread using legs only (hands placed under armpits or across chest).


• Immediately transition back to swimming 50 yards continuously using front crawl or breaststroke.

Part 2: Timed Brick Event (1 Minute, 40 Seconds)

• Start in the water and swim 20 yards on your front (goggles are NOT permitted).


• Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound brick.


• Return to the surface and swim 20 yards back to the starting point on your back, holding the brick with both hands on your chest while keeping your face at or above the surface.


• Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

Class Schedule

Friday, November 13: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Saturday, November 14: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Sunday, November 15: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Important Course & Refund Policies

Attendance: This is a multi-day course. Attendance at all scheduled dates and times is mandatory—no exceptions or makeup sessions are offered.

Prerequisite Policy: If a participant fails to successfully complete the prerequisite swim test on Friday evening, they will not be permitted to continue to Saturday and Sunday sessions. No re-takes are offered for failed prerequisites.

Refund Policy: No refunds will be issued once the first day of class has begun, including for participants who do not pass the prerequisite swim test or those who fail to complete the required online learning modules.

For questions or more information about this class, please contact SRWC Aquatics at srwc.aquatics@unlv.edu or (702) 774-7113.