Real-World Lifeguard Training. Confident, Professional, Ready.

“Riptide Lifeguarding mission is to develop new and experienced lifeguards with elite, hands-on training built on over 30 years of real-world lifeguarding experience and 25+ years in education. Our instructors teach the skills, situational awareness, and rapid-response mindset needed to protect lives, safeguard every waterfront, to provide peace of mind to the communities they serve.”

Lifeguarding, CPR, First Aid, AED Training......
If you are looking to get certified in American Red Cross Lifeguarding or CPR 
​Email us for more information 
or
visit our Facebook: Riptide Lifeguarding LLC

American Red Cross Certification Courses (Valid for 2 years)
Riptide Lifeguarding is a Licensed Training Provider for the American Red Cross.

Lifeguarding (Waterfront, Water Parks, Shallow Water)

Junior Lifeguarding
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First Aid/CPR/AED
  • Professional Rescuers
  • Coaches
  • Personal Trainers
  • Massage Therapists
  • Citizen - Janet's Law

Water Safety for Swim Coaches 

Basic Life Support (Nurses, Athletic Trainers, Police...)​
2026 LIFEGUARD CLASSES R-24 $300.00

May 2026 TBD    
Lifeguard Certification Blended Learning R24                 
156 WHITMAN DR, TURNERSVILLE, NJ 08012
Please pay with exact cash or Venmo to Greg Foster ​​ ​
20 Spots

June 2026 TBD  
Lifeguard Certification Blended Learning  R24              
59 A Monroe Dr., Laurel Springs, NJ  08021
Please pay with exact cash or Venmo to Bryan Ekstrom 
20 Spots
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June 2026 TBD
Lifeguard Certification Blended Learning R24                 
156 WHITMAN DR, TURNERSVILLE, NJ 08012
Please pay with exact cash or Venmo to Greg Foster ​​ ​
20 Spots open

July 2026 TBD
Lifefeguard Certification Blended Learning  R24       
156 WHITMAN DR, TURNERSVILLE, NJ 08012
Please pay with exact cash or Venmo to Bryan Ekstrom 
20 Spots open

​August 2026 TBD
Lifeguard Certification Blended Learning  R24           
156 WHITMAN DR, TURNERSVILLE, NJ 08012
Please pay with exact cash or Venmo to Bryan Ekstrom 
20 Spots open

​​(INCLUDES LIFEGUARDING, CPR, FIRST AID, AED)​
Blended Learning portion must be completed before classes begin and must bring proof of completion. 

NEW CANDIDATES WILL RECEIVE 1 FREE CPR MASK TO BE BROUGHT TO ALL CLASSES


2026 LIFEGUARD RECERT CLASSES R-24 $190
May 2026 TBD
Lifeguard Recertification Blended Learning R-24              
156 WHITMANAN, TURNERSVILLE, NJ 0801
Please pay with exact cash or Venmo to Bryan Ekstrom 
20 spots open

June 2026 TBD
​Lifeguard Recertification Blended Learning R-24  
 59 A Monroe Dr, Laurel Springs, NJ  08021
​Please pay with exact cash or Venmo to Bryan Ekstrom 
20 spots open

June 2026 TBD
             Lifeguard Recertification Blended Learning R-24                 
156 WHITMAN DR, TURNERSVILLE, NJ 08012
Please pay with exact cash or Venmo to Bryan Ekstrom ​
20 spots open
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2026 WATERFRONT CLASSES R-24 $350.00
May 2026 TBD 
Lifeguard Certification + Waterfront Blended Learning R24                 
50 Bells Lake Drive, Turnersville, NJ 08012
Please $350 pay with exact cash or Venmo to Bryan Ekstrom ​​ 
20 Spots
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May 2026 TBD     
Waterfront Re- certification Blended Learning R24                 
50 Bells Lake Drive, Turnersville, NJ 08012
Please pay $150 with exact cash or Venmo to Bryan Ekstrom ​​ 
20 Spots
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RECERT STUDENTS MUST BRING A CPR MASK OR ONE CAN BE PURCHASED for $15.00

NO REFUNDS IF CANDIDATE FAILS OR CAN NOT COMPLETE OR MISSES ANY PORTION OF A LIFEGUARD OR LIFEGUARD RECERTITICATION COURSE
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​COVID-19  ACCOMODATIONS
(MASKS ARE OPTIONAL). 
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IF A STUDENT OR INSTRUCTOR HAS BEEN ILL OR HAVE ANY SIGNS OF ILLNESS WITHIN 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE CLASS (FEVER, COUGH, BREATHING DIFFICULTIES/SHORTNESS OF BREATH, OR OTHER SYMPTOMS), THEY SHOULD NOT ATTEND CLASS AND SHOULD CALL 1-800-REDCROSS (OPTION 3) TO RESCHEDULE.