Aquatics & Safety
Certifications & Trainings
Become a Lifeguard and join our Aquatic Team!
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Save a Life!
Become a Starfish Swim Instructor!
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Have you ever thought about earning your Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid, and other water-based or medical certifications? We offer high-quality safety training programs with experienced instructors. Medical training and water safety skills are important for everyone to know, and we would love for you to join us for our American Red Cross and Starfish courses.
Price:
Current Student – $100.00
RecWell Member – $200.00
General Public – $300.00
Location: Aquatic Center and Classroom 154
Description: American Red Cross Lifeguard candidates will learn the skills to prevent and respond to emergencies in a clear water aquatics facility. The course includes Lifeguarding, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid. The certification will be valid for two years. To enroll in this course, you must be at least 15 years old. Candidates must also be able to swim 200 yards continuously, tread water for 2 minutes, and retrieve a 10-pound weight from 10 feet of water.
Please Note: Course is Blended Learning so there is online coursework prior to attending the in-person session. You will receive an email with this information closer to the course start date.
Class Dates/Times:
Course # 1
– Saturday, January 10th – 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
– Sunday, January 11th – 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
– Saturday, January 17th – 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
– Sunday, January 18th – 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Course # 2
– Saturday, March 21st – 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
– Sunday, March 22nd – 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
– Saturday, March 28th – 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
– Sunday, March 29th – 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Price:
Current Student – $100.00
RecWell Member – $200.00
General Public – $300.00
Location: Aquatic Center and Classroom 154
Description: American Red Cross Lifeguard candidates will recertify the skills to prevent and respond to emergencies in a clear water aquatics facility. The course includes Lifeguarding, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid. The certification will be valid for two years. To enroll in this course, you must provide proof of a prior American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.
Please Note: Course is Blended Learning so there is online coursework prior to attending the in-person session. You will receive an email with this information closer to the course start date.
Class Dates/Times:
Course # 1
– Saturday, January 10th – 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
– Sunday, January 11th – 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
– Saturday, January 17th – 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
– Sunday, January 18th – 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Course # 2
– Saturday, March 21st – 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
– Sunday, March 22nd – 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
– Saturday, March 28th – 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
– Sunday, March 29th – 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Price:
Current Student – $150.00
RecWell Member – $250.00
General Public – $350.00
Location: Aquatic Center and Classroom 154
Description: The Lifeguarding Instructor (LGI) course trains instructor candidates to teach American Red Cross student-level courses, including Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers. Candidates must be 17 years or older and have a current American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification.
If you are interested in becoming LGI certified, please contact Steven Thompson at SThompson2@Butler.edu
Description: Butler RecWell is a proud provider of Starfish Swimming® lessons among its variety of Aquatics Programs for kids and teens. Starfish Swimming is a nationally and internationally recognized swim instruction and instructor certification program that uses innovative and effective teaching methods and has safety concepts built in at every level.
If you are interested in becoming SSI certified, please contact Steven Thompson at SThompson2@Butler.edu
Price: RecWell Employees Only
Location: HRC Classroom 154
Description: As an EMT, firefighter, athletic trainer, or lifeguard, is it your duty to respond to cardiac or breathing emergencies until more advanced medical personnel can take over the patient’s care. From assessing needs and making decisions to providing care, this program provides the skills you need through discussion, video, and hands-on training based on real-life rescue scenarios. Additionally, you will learn how to clean up biohazard spills using proper and safe techniques.
Class Dates/Times:
Course # 1 – Saturday, January 10th – 11:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Course # 2 – Saturday, January 24th – 11:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Course # 3 – Saturday, February 7th – 11:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Course # 4 – Saturday, February 21st – 11:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Course # 5 – Saturday, March 21st – 11:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Course # 6 – Saturday, April 11th – 11:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
For questions and additional information
about Aquatics & Safety, please contact:
Steven Thompson
Assistant Director of Aquatics & Safety
SThompson2@Butler.edu