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

January
REGISTER HERE

Thursday, January 23 @ 5:30pm-9pm (Prerequisite testing at 5:30pm)

Friday, January 24 @ 5:30pm-9pm

Saturday, January 25 @ 11am-8pm

Sunday, January 26 @ 10am-7pm

Registration closes January 16th at 12pm

 

February
REGISTER HERE

Thursday, February 20 @ 5:30pm-9pm (Prerequisite testing at 5:30pm)

Friday, February 21 @ 5:30pm-9pm

Saturday, February 22 @ 11am-8pm

Sunday, February 23 @ 10am-7pm

Registration closes February 13th at 12pm

 

March
REGISTER HERE

Thursday, March 6 @ 5:30pm-9pm (Prerequisite testing at 5:30pm)

Friday, March 7 @ 5:30pm-9pm

Saturday, March 8 @ 11am-8pm

Sunday, March 9 @ 10am-7pm

Registration closes February 27th at 12pm

 

April
REGISTER HERE

Thursday, April 3 @ 5:30pm-9pm (Prerequisite testing at 5:30pm)

Friday, April 4 @ 5:30pm-9pm

Saturday, April 5 @ 11am-8pm

Sunday, April 6 @ 10am-7pm

Registration closes March 27th at 12pm
 

Please note: Participants will be completing the required prerequisites on the first day of the Lifeguard Class (@ 5:30pm) and will have needed to complete at least Chapters 1-2 on the online blended learning prior to the first day of the Lifeguard Class. The online blended learning is a requirement for this course and it will be sent to participants a week before the Lifeguard Class begins. 

 

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.