Red Cross Lifeguarding
Get certified in CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguarding
December Lifeguarding Course
Monday 29th - Wednesday 31st
Registration: Members $190. Non-Members $225.
Please note that Financial Assistance can not be applied to Certification Classes
Ages 15 and up. Provides entry-level participants the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over. Students who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED which is valid for 2 years.
We will pay your certification fee if you commit to working for the Bayfield Rec Center
The Bayfield Rec Center is able to offer free certification to high school aged students.
Anyone interested should reach out since this offer is limited!
Monday 29th - Wednesday 31st
Registration: Members $190. Non-Members $225.
Please note that Financial Assistance can not be applied to Certification Classes
Ages 15 and up. Provides entry-level participants the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over. Students who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED which is valid for 2 years.
We will pay your certification fee if you commit to working for the Bayfield Rec Center
The Bayfield Rec Center is able to offer free certification to high school aged students.
Anyone interested should reach out since this offer is limited!
2026 Lifeguarding Courses
Tuesday, March 31st - Thursday, April 2nd
Friday, June 12th - Sunday, June 14th
Friday, June 12th - Sunday, June 14th
March/April Red Cross Lifeguarding Course
$0.00 - $225.00
March 31st - April 2nd
Tuesday–Thursday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Ages 15 and up. Provides entry-level participants the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over. Students who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED which is valid for 2 years.
June Red Cross Lifeguarding Course
$0.00 - $225.00
June 12th - June 14th
Friday: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturday - Sunday:
Ages 15 and up. Provides entry-level participants the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over. Students who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED which is valid for 2 years.
Red Cross CPR/AED
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - February
To schedule a private certification for your business or organization, email us!
February Course
Friday, February 13th 2026
11am-3pm
Registration Only: Members $60. Non-Members $75.
The Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED review course is an abbreviated course that briefly reviews course information and allows practice of skills and knowledge before testing. Current certification in Red Cross Adult and Pediatric/First Aid/CPR/AED is required to participate in the review course. Students who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years.
February Course
Friday, February 13th 2026
11am-3pm
Registration Only: Members $60. Non-Members $75.
The Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED review course is an abbreviated course that briefly reviews course information and allows practice of skills and knowledge before testing. Current certification in Red Cross Adult and Pediatric/First Aid/CPR/AED is required to participate in the review course. Students who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years.
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - May
May Course
Friday, May 8th 2026
11am-3pm
Registration Only: Members $60. Non-Members $75.
The Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED review course is an abbreviated course that briefly reviews course information and allows practice of skills and knowledge before testing. Current certification in Red Cross Adult and Pediatric/First Aid/CPR/AED is required to participate in the review course. Students who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years.
Friday, May 8th 2026
11am-3pm
Registration Only: Members $60. Non-Members $75.
The Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED review course is an abbreviated course that briefly reviews course information and allows practice of skills and knowledge before testing. Current certification in Red Cross Adult and Pediatric/First Aid/CPR/AED is required to participate in the review course. Students who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years.
Red Cross Lifeguarding- Recertification Course
December 2025 TBD
11am-4pm
$95
The Lifeguarding Recertification course is designed to refresh your knowledge and skills. Upon successful completion, you will renew your certification for another two years.
To participate in the Lifeguarding Recertification class you must have a current American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification, and certification expired by no more than 30 days.
December 2025 TBD
11am-4pm
$95
The Lifeguarding Recertification course is designed to refresh your knowledge and skills. Upon successful completion, you will renew your certification for another two years.
To participate in the Lifeguarding Recertification class you must have a current American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification, and certification expired by no more than 30 days.
Water Safety Instructor
Will run again Spring or Summer 2026
Time: typically 8 hour days
(Must attend all 4 sessions and complete the online portions to complete the course)
Registration: $250 all course participants (We will pay your certification fee if you commit to working for the Bayfield Rec Center)
This course is presented as a Blended Learning course. There is a prerequisite online portion of the course that must be completed before the first day of the course.
This course, also known as WSI, trains American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor candidates to teach courses and presentations in the Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program by developing their understanding of how to use the course materials, conduct training sessions, and evaluate participants’ progress. The courses and presentations include Parent and Child Aquatics Levels 1 and 2, Preschool Aquatics Levels 1 - 3, Learn-to-Swim Levels 1 - 6, three adult courses as well as Basic Water Rescue, and Personal Water Safety courses and more. To enroll, candidates must be at least 16 years of age on or before the last day of the course and successfully complete the precourse session, including the demonstration of swimming skills at Learn-to-Swim Level 4.
Registration: $250
Time: typically 8 hour days
(Must attend all 4 sessions and complete the online portions to complete the course)
Registration: $250 all course participants (We will pay your certification fee if you commit to working for the Bayfield Rec Center)
This course is presented as a Blended Learning course. There is a prerequisite online portion of the course that must be completed before the first day of the course.
This course, also known as WSI, trains American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor candidates to teach courses and presentations in the Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program by developing their understanding of how to use the course materials, conduct training sessions, and evaluate participants’ progress. The courses and presentations include Parent and Child Aquatics Levels 1 and 2, Preschool Aquatics Levels 1 - 3, Learn-to-Swim Levels 1 - 6, three adult courses as well as Basic Water Rescue, and Personal Water Safety courses and more. To enroll, candidates must be at least 16 years of age on or before the last day of the course and successfully complete the precourse session, including the demonstration of swimming skills at Learn-to-Swim Level 4.
Registration: $250
