Apply and get hired as a lifeguard prior to the certification course and the YMCA will pay for your certification!
Our facility offers American Red Cross Certifications throughout the year.
American Red Cross Shallow-Water Lifeguard Certification
Blended learning Lifeguard courses require an estimated 7 hours of online work to be completed prior to the in-class portion.
A physical pre-test will be given on the first day to ensure participants are able to complete the following:
- Swim 100 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both, but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used.
- Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. Candidates should place their hands under their armpits.
- Complete a timed event within 50 seconds
- Starting in the water, swim 20 yards using the front crawl or breaststroke. The face may be in the water or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed.
- Submerge to a depth of 4-5 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and walk or swim 20 yards to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object at the surface of the water.
- Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
CPR/AED/First Aid Certification
Blended learning CPR courses require an estimated 2-3 hours of online work to be completed prior to the in-class portion. Registration closes 1 week prior to the course to allow time for the online content to be completed.
Upcoming Courses:
- Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid - Blended Learning
- Thursday, January 5, 5-7p
- Saturday, January 14, 12-2p
- Wednesday, January 25, 3:30-5:30pm
- Thursday, February 9, 3:30-5:30pm
- Saturday, February 18, 12-2pm
- Monday February 27, 4-6pm
- Thursday, March 9, 4-6pm
- Saturday, March 18, 12-2pm
- Wednesday, March 29, 12-2pm