Certifications + Training

Certifications + Training

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Lifeguard Training

All RecWell Lifeguards must be certified through the American Red Cross Lifeguard Program. We offer the full Red Cross Lifeguard Certification course as well as a Red Cross Lifeguard Review course for those already certified.

Prerequisites: 

Minimum age: 15; swim 300 yards continuously; tread water for 2 minutes using only legs; complete a timed event within 1 minute 40 seconds by starting in the water, swimming 20 yards, surface dive to depth of 7-10 feet to retrieve a 10 pound object, return to the surface and swim 20 yards on back to return to the starting point.

Class Description: 

Provide 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. Participants who successfully complete the lifeguarding course receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED, valid 2 years.

Lifeguard Certification Course:

Current courses. 

This course is for those interested in becoming certified as a lifeguard for the first time. The class is approximately 24 hours spread out over multiple days and includes an online blended learning portion to be done prior to the class start date. 
Cost for RecWell Employees - $100.00
Cost for Non-RecWell Employees - $200.00
$100 Refund will be given to class participants who are hired as RecWell Lifeguards after becoming certified! 

 

Lifeguard Review Course:

No current offerings.

To register for an upcoming course or for more information about lifeguard courses, please email Bryna McElligott, [email protected].

CPR/AED and First Aid Training

RecWell offers a First Aid/CPR/AED course through the American Red Cross. All classes are a blended learning format (online and in-person portion). The online portion may take up to four hours and needs to be completed prior to attending the in-person session. The in-person portion will take approximately three hours.
 
Classes are offered every month and the calendar will be updated monthly with new course offerings.
 
This training is required for all RecWell employees. Please ask your supervisor for a code to register.

If your department will be paying for your certification, fill out the form. (RecWell employees do not need to fill this out. Please obtain the code for the class from your supervisor.)
 

Price

RecWell EmployeesFree
University of Minnesota Students$75
Faculty/Staff or General Public$125

Registration

 
Registration will close one week prior to the start date of the course and the online portion will be sent out no later than three days prior to the in-person session. You must give at least 48 hours notice to cancel the course in order to be refunded (minus a 10% administrative fee). RecWell employees who no-show a course will be contacted by their supervisor to discuss consequences. 
 
Note: In order to run a training, class sizes need to have at least three individuals registered. You will be notified if a class is cancelled due to low enrollment. There will be a waitlist available for full classes.
 

Questions? Contact [email protected].

Group Fitness Instructor Training

Struct Club Cycle Training

TRX Suspension Training

  • When: August 16
  • Time: 8:00- 5:00 PM
  • Where: RecWell
  • Registration ends August 9, 2025 .  
  • Register. 

Mat Pilates

  • When: August 17
  • Time: 8:00- 5:00 PM
  • Where: RecWell
  • Registration ends August 15, 2025 .  
  • To Register: email:   [email protected]

ACE Group Fitness Instructor Training

ACE Group Fitness Instructor Training: 

  • When: September 22 - October 31, 2025
  • Time: 1:00- 2:00 PM
  • Where: Hybrid Model (Wednesdays- Online, Fridays- RecWell)
  • Register (coming soon) 

GFit instructor training is a 6-week training program designed to give students the required knowledge and skill sets to help pass the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Group Fitness Instructor Exam and safely and effectively lead HIIT group fitness classes at University Recreation and Wellness. 

Cost: $100 (Includes Prep Course and First Aid/CPR certification but study materials or exam voucher must be purchased separately)

ACE Personal Training

No current ACE Personal Training Perp Course available.

The Personal Training Prep Course is an 8-week training program designed to give students the required knowledge and skill sets to help pass the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Personal Training Exam and safely and effectively lead personal training sessions at a variety of facilities and fitness levels.

Cost: $100 (Includes First Aid/CPR certification but study materials or exam voucher must be purchased separately)

Questions- contact Nate Kubik, [email protected]