LEARN TO SAVE LIVES

 

To participate in this American Red Cross Lifeguarding course, candidates must be at least 15 years of age and meet the standards outlined in the prerequisite swim test.

 

• 300 yard continuous swim; 100 yards freestyle, 100 yards breast stroke, 100 yards both.

• 2 minutes treading water without use of hands; legs only.

• Swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10 pound brick, return to the surface, swim 20 yards back to the starting point on back while holding object and exit the water without using a ladder or steps within 1 minute, 40 seconds.

 

Course Fees:

 

Class Sessions: 

Prerequisite Date: April 24, 2025 from 7:00pm-8:00pm

Class Dates:  Tuesday, April 29th from 4:00pm-8:00pm | Wednesday, April 30th from 4:00pm 8:00pm | Friday, May 2nd from 4:30pm - 8:30pm | Saturday, May 3rd from 9:00am - 4:30pm

 

Registration begins April 10th 

 

100% class attendance is required for successful completion of the course. 

 

General Information You Need to Know for Lifeguarding Class

• Those that pass this course will be issued an American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification. That certification includes Lifeguarding, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, and First Aid.

• Be prepared to enter the water during every class session. Suits without ties that fit tight without risk of strap failure are recommended for girls. Boys, avoid overly baggy suits. Swim shorts are allowed. NO COTTON!

• On the planned prerequisite day of lifeguarding class, should you not pass the required swim test, you will not be charged the remaining class fees. No refunds will be given for the registration fee.

• If you attend all classes and fail the written and/or practical exams, you will not receive a refund.

• Attendance is required at every class for successful completion. A refund will not be issued if you do not attend every class. Late arrival is considered a missed class. See the instructor for any questions or concerns prior to registration.

• Lifeguarding will required physically strenuous activity. You are encouraged to check with your health care professional before participating in the course. If you have a medical condition or disability that might prevent you from participating in assigned activities or have other questions about being able to fully participate, contact your instructor prior to the beginning of the class.

 

What to bring to class

• Form of ID (learner's permit/driver's license/birth certificate)--prerequisite night only.

• Current certificate if recertifying.

• Swim suit (one piece for females) and towels each class.

• Homework/assignments along with pen and paper.

• Water, snacks, lunch on Saturday.

• Goggles

• Book or device to access online book.

 

Lifeguards Must

• Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.

• Sit or stand for long periods of time.

• Communicate verbally to patrons in and around the water and emergency personnel.

• Hear noises and distress signals in an environment that frequently has a lot of background noise.

• Observe and investigate assigned sections of the pool.

• Perform and rescue per training, including water saves, CPR, First Aid, and AED usage.

 

How to regiSter

• Register and attend the prerequisite testing on April 24th

• Register and pay for the LG registration fee.

• Once prerequisites are complete, make sure you're registered for the lifeguard class and pay the remaining balance.

• Links and other material will be provided at prerequisites.

• Proof of completion for online work is required at the beginning of skills testing or participant will be asked to leave class. Refunds will not be issued for participants that fail to produce proof of completion.

 

We're hiring!

Consider your skills testing date a job interview! If you’re hired out of the class, look forward to these opportunities!

• A free YMCA membership for yourself!

• Flexibility in scheduling. We work around your schedules!

• Work for 3 months averaging 10 hours/week, receive 20% of the class cost back!

• Work for 8 months averaging 10 hours/week, receive 50% of the class cost back!

• Work for one year averaging 10 hours/week and all you’ll pay is the direct certification cost!

• Recertification at NO COST TO YOU! 

 

Those that pass this course will be issued an American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification. That certification includes Lifeguarding, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, and First Aid.

 

Questions? Contact Katie Wall, Aquatics Coordinator, at Katherine.Wall@MyYNow.org or at 336-474-5242.