Aquatics

 

Make a splash.

Learn to swim,  become a lifeguard, get certified, or breathe underwater with one of the UREC Aquatics offerings. We have deep pools, shallow pools, outdoor pools, and an indoor pool to facilitate the trainings and programs. 

American Red Cross Certifications

close up of hands doing cpr on a maniquine

Everyone should be able to save a life. These courses will give you the tools needed to become certified and be prepared in an emergency situation.

This course will help participants react and respond to cardiac and first aid emergencies appropriately. Passing a test at the end is required to earn your certification.

Fall Dates

  • August 25 
  • September 15
  • October 13
  • November 17

Cost: $75

Get Certified Now

This course is designated for participants that are looking to obtain an American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification or if you are seeking to become a UREC lifeguard.

  • September 13 - 15
  • October 4 - 6
  • November 15 - 17
  • Recertification Course: October 26

Full Course: $200

Recertification: $125

GET CERTIFIED NOW

This course is designed to provide current American Red Cross Instructors with the in-person skills required to maintain or update their current American Red Cross Instructor certification. This is a one-day course. Current certifications must be emailed to urecaquatics@lsu.edu prior to registration for course.

NO COURSES

 

Private Swim Lessons

Private swim lessons are designed with your specific swim needs in mind. It doesn’t matter if you need beginner lessons to learn the basics or more advanced customized workout because  UREC swim instructors design courses for your specific goals. Think of a personal trainer, but in the UREC pools!

All classes must be completed within 2 weeks of first lesson.

4 Classes Option

  • Ages: 3 years+
  • Class Length: 30 minutes
  • Days/Times: Monday - Sunday during UREC pool hours
Non-Members LSU Faculty, Staff, UREC Members* LSU Students*
$180 $160 $125

*To register for Private Lessons, simply complete the swim lesson packet and hit the submit button. Once the aquatics team matches you with an instructor with your available time, you will receive a confirmation email.  The  confirmation email will provide you with your swimming instructors name, directions for first day of lessons, and how to pay for lessons online.  

8 Class Option

  • Ages: 3 Years+
  • Class Length: 30 minutes
  • Days/Times: Monday - Sunday during UREC pool hours
Non-Members LSU Faculty, Staff, UREC Members* LSU Students*
$275 $250 $175

*To register for Private Lessons, simply complete the swim lesson packets and hit the submit button. Once the aquatics team matches you with an instructor with your available time, you will receive a confirmation email.  The  confirmation email will provide you with your swimming instructors name, directions for first day of lessons, and how to pay for lessons online.