Do you want to help protect the lives of your community? Come get certified as a lifeguard with us!

About

• Lifeguard certification classes happen every.... a month
• You can take our certification class even if you aren't going to be working at our Y!
• Cost for the class is $175 for members, $200 for participants
• Class is this many sessions
• Attendance is mandatory
• You should bring a swimsuit and towel to each session
• Registration is limited to 10

Certification Required Prerequisites

You must pass the following in order to complete the course:

• 300 yard swim test using Freestyle and Breaststroke nonstop
• Tread water for two minutes with arms across the chest
• Perform a timed event that requires a 20 yard swim, surface dive to 8 – 9 feet of water, bring up a 10 lb. brick, and kick back to the starting point with the brick on chest and no use of hands.
• Must be at least 15 by the end of the course. Please bring proof age to the prerequisite testing (driver’s license, state ID card, birth certificate).