American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Course

Lifeguard certification classes consist of online and in-person trainings.

Capacity
Minimum 6 - Maximum 10

Age
Minimum Age 15

Cost
$250/member; $350/guest member

The cost of the Lifeguard Certification will be waived if you work for one calendar year at the Stephens Family YMCA as a Lifeguard.  If you leave prior to that year mark, you will be responsible for a pro-rated cost of the certification. 

 

Prerequisite 1: Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest:

  • Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface then swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. (Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed.)

  • Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs.

  • Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both.
     

Prerequisite 2: Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds:

  • Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. (The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed.)

  • Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 – 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object

  • Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face out at or near the surface.

  • Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

Prerequisites must be successfully completed in order to continue in the course.

 

Available Classes

December Class

*Thursday, Dec 5 | 5:30-9:00pm *Prerequisite testing*
Friday, Dec 6 | 5:30-9:00pm
Saturday, Dec 7 | 11:00am-8:00pm
Sunday, Dec 8 | 10:00am-7:00pm

Registration closes Monday, November 25th at 10:00am

REGISTER

Available Recertification Class

To be eligible for recertification, must hold a current Red Cross Lifeguard certification or be no more than 30 days after expiration.

 

For recertification, contact Sarah Lauterborn at SarahL@ccymca.net.