Lifeguard Training

This comprehensive Lifeguard, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid and AED class will prepare you for employment as a lifeguard. PLEASE NOTE: These are blended learning classes. You will get a link for the online portion of the class with a deadline to complete everything. In-water skills will be tested on the dates listed below.

During the online week of your session, you must schedule a time to come into the Y for the prerequisite testing. You must be able to complete a 300-yard swim non-stop using freestyle and breaststroke and one other timed swimming test to participate in the class.

Please be sure to bring a notebook and pen, swim suit, towel and personal pocket mask to every session. If you do not have a personal pocket mask, you may purchase one at the time of registration.

Participants must attend all classes and successfully pass skill tests and a written exam in order to be certified. Any class conflicts must be discussed with the instructor and approved prior to class.

Certification is through American Red Cross and is valid for two years.

Please note: No refunds will be issued if participants do not pass the class.

UPCOMING SESSIONS

December Session:

• Registration – closes Dec 12, 2024
• Online training – Dec 13-19, 2024
• In-person training and testing – Dec 20, 21, 27 & 28 (Fridays from 6-8pm & Saturdays from 9am-5:30pm)

March Session:

• Registration – closes March 2, 2025
• Online training – March 3-9, 2025
• In-person training and testing – March 10, 12, 17, 19 & 24 from 5-8pm, March 18 from 7-9pm and March 26 from 4-7pm

April Session:

• Registration – closes March 30, 2025
• Online training – March 31 – April 6, 2025
• In-person training and testing – April 7, 9, 14, 16 & 21 from 5-8pm, April 22 from 7-9pm and April 23 from 4-7pm

May Session:

• Registration – closes April 27, 2025
• Online training – April 28 – May 4, 2025
• In-person training and testing – May 5, 7, 12, 14 & 19 from 5-8pm, May 20 from 7-9pm and May 21 from 4-7pm

Any current lifeguard whose certification is about to expire must take this course to be recertified. Online training must be completed prior to a review of skills in the pool. A written test and practical exam will be given. Please bring your current certification card, identification, a notebook, pen, swim suit, towel, personal pocket mask and goggles. If you do not have a personal pocket mask, you can order one for $14 at the time of registration.

Participants will be required to take the CPR recertification course regardless of whether their CPR is expiring so all certifications will be on the same two-year cycle. If you register for this course, you do not need to register for the CPR class; it will be assumed you are attending both classes. The new certification is through American Red Cross and is valid for two years.

UPCOMING SESSIONS

March Session:

• Registration – closes March 9, 2025
• Online training – March 10-15, 2025
• In-person training and testing – Sunday, March 16, 2025 from 10am-1pm

April Session:

• Registration – closes April 20, 2025
• Online training – April 21-26, 2025
• In-person training and testing – Sunday, April 27, 2025 from 10am-1pm

May Session:

• Registration – closes May 11, 2025
• Online training – May 12-17, 2025
• In-person training and testing – Sunday, May 18, 2025 from 10am-1pm