University of Iowa Recreational Services is offering a lifeguarding course May 4–6. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive an American Red Cross Universal Certificate indicating certification in lifeguarding, first aid, CPR, and AED. The certification is valid for two years.

To enroll in this course, participants must be at least 15 years of age and able to demonstrate swimming skills including swimming 300 yards continuously, treading water for two minutes, retrieving objects from underwater, and more. More information about swim skill prerequisites is available at recserv.uiowa.edu/Apps/Programs/Aquatics.aspx#Certification.

The course fee is $225. Registration is available at the Membership Desk.