Lifeguarding

Get CPR certified – and be prepared to help. As part of our mission to train people how to respond to and prepare for emergencies, we offer CPR certification classes that can help you provide assistance when someone is faced with a cardiac or breathing emergency.

Designed, and taught by experts, Red Cross CPR certification courses are OSHA compliant, affordable and available in a range of settings. With in-person, online, and our best-in-class blended Simulation Learning, you can get CPR certified, learn life-saving skills, and train in the way that suits you best.

Y LIFEGUARD PREREQUISITES (Conducted in class on the first day)

• Must be at least 15 years of age in order to participate in class.
• Has to complete a 250 yard swim continuously utilizing freestyle, breaststroke, or a combination of the two.
• Tread water with no hands for 2 minutes continuously.
• Complete another 50 yeard swim continuously utilizing freestyle, breastroke, or a combination of the two.
• Must complete a 20 yard swim, followed by a 6ft dive and retrieve a 10lb. weight, resurface and swim on back to starting point, and exit the pool. All to be completed in under 1 minute and 40 sec.

LIFEGUARD BLENDED COURSE

American Red Cross Certification offered upon successful completion of course. CPRO-PR and First Aid are included in this course. Must be 15 and pass a 300 yard swim test. No Refunds available. This is a Blended Learning Course. About 6-9 hours of homework prior to class.

May 10-May 12, 2024
J. Fred Corriher, Jr. YMCA

Friday, May 10 | Begins at 4:30pm
Saturday, May 11-Sunday, May 12 | Times will vary

$190 Y Members
$240 Non-Members

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May 17-May 20, 2024
J. F. Hurley Family YMCA

Friday, May 17 | 4-8pm
Saturday, May 18-Sunday, May 19 | 9am-4pm
Monday, May 20 | 4-9pm

$190 Y Members
$240 Non-Members

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For information about possible courses in your area, please contact your local aquatics team member below.