The LRAC’s full lifeguard certification course is a blended learning experience. As such, it combines online learning with on-site sessions where you will practice skills and demonstrate competency. Please understand due to the serious nature of this class, there will be no exceptions on either age (you must be 15 years old) or class attendance (none may be missed). Participants will be required to pass a 300 yard swim test (demonstrating a minimum of 100 yards freestyle and 100 yards breaststroke) and a timed retrieval test.
Online portion - After we have processed your registration, we will email you a link for the online portion. Students MUST complete the online portion of the course before on-site training begins. To confirm completion, students should print the “Online Completion Report” available on the Main Menu Page and bring it the first day of the course.
Class dates and times -
March 23 - 25: Monday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (LRAC), Tuesday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (LRAC), Wednesday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (LRRC)
March 27 - 29: Friday: 4:00 - 10:00 pm (LRAC), Saturday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (LRAC), Sunday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (LRRC)
April 10 - 12 : Friday: 4:00 - 10:00 pm (LRAC), Saturday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (LRAC), Sunday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (LRRC)
Course Fee - The course fee for 2026 is $350. (A minimum of 5 students MUST be enrolled for the class to be held.)
This course is only available to students who have completed the full course and their certification expiration date is within 30 days of the course.
Class dates and times - March 7 - 8: Saturday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (LRAC), Sunday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (LRRC)
Course fee - The course fee for 2025 is $200. A minimum of 3 students MUST be enrolled for the class to be held.
Course Materials: Little Rock Athletic Club will provide fanny pack, protective mask, whistle, and course materials. Students need to bring swim suit, drivers license, and course completion document.