Rutgers Recreation offers a variety of professional certification and instructor training opportunities designed to enhance safety, leadership, and professional development skills.
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Some certification programs hosted at Rutgers Recreation require registration through the certification provider's website. If a direct registration link is provided in the list below, participants should register through that website rather than through Rutgers Recreation.
Current certification offerings may include:
American Red Cross
- Lifeguarding
- CPR/AED/First Aid for the Professional Rescuer (Infant, Child, and Adult)
- Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
Adventure Recreation
- Belay Certification (Rockwall)
- Wilderness First Responder (WFR) through Wilderness Medical Associates
Fitness & Wellness
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) Preparation Course
- Les Mills® Group Fitness Instructor Certifications* Les Mills Certification Registration
- Spinning® Group Cycle Instructor Certification Spinning Certification Regsitation
Many of the certifications listed are open to both Rutgers' affiliates and members of the public. Discounts may be available for Rutgers students and affiliated members of the Rutgers community.
*Please note that all Rutgers affiliates are eligible for a 45% discount on Les Mills® certification costs. For additional information regarding eligibility, registration, or available discounts, please contact a Fitness Coordinator once you have identified the certification you are looking to attend.
