Lifeguard Training Course

Lifeguard Training Course

This course instructs participants in both lifeguarding and CPR for the professional rescuer. Successful completion will gain the participant certification by the American Red Cross, with the exception of the Junior Lifeguarding course.

Baxter - Certification Course

Baxter Close YMCA
3/21/25 - 10/12/25
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Lifeguarding with CPR, AED, First aid for the Professional Rescuer with Administering Emergency Oxygen

Interested in becoming a Lifeguard? Take this American Red Cross Lifeguard Course!

*If seeking employment, please reach out to Aquatics Director, Kyle Kirby prior to registering at [email protected]

Classes are blended, the online portion is required to be completed before attending the in-person portion. All in-person days are required to complete the course.

Pre-requisites for all courses:

Successfully complete the two prerequisite swimming skills evaluations:

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.

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
1/25/21 12/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 200.00$ 250.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
03/21/25 - 03/23/25
Fri 5-9pm, Sat + Sun 8am-6pm - Su,Fr,Sa
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Closes
03/18/2025
05/30/25 - 06/01/25
Fri 5-9pm, Sat + Sun 8am-6pm - Su,Fr,Sa
Register  
Closes
05/27/2025
06/23/25 - 06/27/25
M-W 4-9PM, TH/FRI 5-9PM - Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr
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Closes
06/20/2025
10/10/25 - 10/12/25
Fri 5-9pm, Sat + Sun 8am-6pm - Su,Fr,Sa
Register  
Closes
10/07/2025

Baxter - Recertification Course

Baxter Close YMCA
5/17/25 - 7/19/25
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This Course is not blended. However, an active Lifeguard cert is required, or a certification that has expired within 30 days. Proof of cert is required.

Questions or concerns? Please contact Kyle Kirby at [email protected]


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
11/15/24 12/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 100.00$ 150.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
05/17/25
Sat 8am-7pm - Sa
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Closes
05/17/2025
07/19/25
Sat 8am-7pm - Sa
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Closes
07/19/2025

CSD-Certification Class

CSD Community YMCA
12/13/24 - 12/14/25
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Interested in becoming a Lifeguard at the CSD Community YMCA? Take this American Red Cross Lifeguard Course!

*If seeking employment, please reach out to Aquatics Director, Katie Wright prior to registering at [email protected]!

This is a blended course.  An online portion is required to be completed before attending the in-person portion.  All in-person days are required to complete the course.  Online portion is emailed out two weeks before the in-person portion.  Contact Katie Wright if you would like the online portion sooner.

Pre-requisites:

1. Must be at least 15 years of age before the last scheduled in-person class session.

2. Jump in, submerge, resurface and swim 150 yards (6 lengths) continuously, tread water for 2 minutes, and then swim 50 more yards (2 lengths more).  You may swim using the front crawl (freestyle), breaststroke or a combination of both.  Swimming on the back or side is not permitted.  Swim goggles are allowed (but not provided).  When treading you must only use your legs.

3. Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds.  Starting in the water, swim 20 yards.  Swim goggles are not allowed.  Surface dive (head-first or feet-first) to a depth of 7 feet or more to retrieve a 10-pound object.  Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on your back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping your face at or near the surface.  Exit the water without using the ladder or the steps.

Weekend In-person class times | Friday 5pm-9pm, Saturday 9am-6pm, and Sunday 9am-6pm

Weekday In-person class times | Monday – Friday, 8am-1pm

Spring Break Week (April 23-25 In-person class time | Wednesday 5pm-9pm, Thursday 8am-6pm, and Friday 8am-6pm

 

 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
1/1/23 12/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 200.00$ 250.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
12/13/24 - 12/15/24
Su,Fr,Sa
Registration
Closed on
12/06/2024
03/07/25 - 03/09/25
Su,Fr,Sa
Register  
Closes
02/28/2025
04/23/25 - 04/25/25
We,Th,Fr
Register  
Closes
04/16/2025
05/09/25 - 05/11/25
Su,Fr,Sa
Register  
Closes
05/02/2025
07/14/25 - 07/18/25
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 8:00 am - 5 hrs
Register  
Closes
07/07/2025
10/08/25 - 10/10/25
We,Th,Fr
Register  
Closes
10/01/2025
12/12/25 - 12/14/25
Su,Fr,Sa
Register  
Closes
12/05/2025

CSD-Recertification Class

CSD Community YMCA
12/13/24 - 12/15/24
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This is a blended course.  An online portion is required to be completed before attending the in-person portion.  All in-person days are required to complete the course.  Online portion is emailed out two weeks before the in-person portion.  Contact Katie Wright at [email protected] if you would like the online portion sooner.

Pre-requisites:

1. Must be at least 15 years of age before the last scheduled in-person class session.

2. Jump in, submerge, resurface and swim 150 yards (6 lengths) continuously, tread water for 2 minutes, and then swim 50 more yards (2 lengths more).  You may swim using the front crawl (freestyle), breaststroke or a combination of both.  Swimming on the back or side is not permitted.  Swim goggles are allowed (but not provided).  When treading you must only use your legs.

3. Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds.  Starting in the water, swim 20 yards.  Swim goggles are not allowed.  Surface dive (head-first or feet-first) to a depth of 7 feet or more to retrieve a 10-pound object.  Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on your back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping your face at or near the surface.  Exit the water without using the ladder or the steps.

Weekend In-person class times | Friday 5pm-9pm, Saturday 9am-6pm, and Sunday 9am-6pm

Weekday In-person class times | Monday – Friday, 8am-12pm

Spring Break Week (April 1-5) In-person class time | Tuesday 9a-6p, Wednesday 9am-6pm, and Thursday 9am-1pm

 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
1/1/23 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 100.00$ 125.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
12/13/24 - 12/15/24
Su,Fr,Sa
Registration
Closed on
12/06/2024

Gregory Family Certification Course

Gregory Family YMCA
1/17/25 - 8/17/25
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Lifeguarding with CPR, AED, First aid for the Professional Rescuer with Administering Emergency Oxygen

Interested in becoming a Lifeguard? Take this American Red Cross Lifeguard Course!

*If seeking employment, please reach out to Branch Director, Caroline Poovey prior to registering at [email protected]

Classes are blended, the online portion is required to be completed before attending the in-person portion. All in-person days are required to complete the course.

Pre-requisites for all courses:

Successfully complete the two prerequisite swimming skills evaluations:

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.

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
5/15/23 12/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 200.00$ 250.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
01/17/25 - 01/19/25
1/17 5pm-9pm, 1/18 8am-6pm, 1/19 8am-6pm
Register  
Closes
01/10/2025
08/15/25 - 08/17/25
8/15 5pm-9pm, 8/16 8am-6pm, 8/17 8am-6pm
Register  
Closes
08/08/2025

Gregory Family Recertification Course

Gregory Family YMCA
3/8/25 - 3/8/25
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This course is not blended; however, an active lifeguard certification is required, or a certification that has expired within 30 days. Proof of certification is required.

Questions or concerns? Please contact Caroline Poovey at [email protected]


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
11/15/24 12/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 100.00$ 150.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
03/08/25
8am-7pm
Register  
Closes
03/01/2025

Indian Land - Recertification Course

Indian Land YMCA
11/15/25 - 11/15/25
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This Course is not blended. However, an active Lifeguard cert is required, or a certification that has expired within 30 days. Proof of cert is required.

Questions or concerns? Please contact Liz Lamson at [email protected]


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
11/18/24 12/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 100.00$ 150.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
11/15/25
10 / 10 Available Register  
Closes
11/12/2025

Indian Land Certification Course (Shallow Water Lifeguard)

Indian Land YMCA
5/16/25 - 12/14/25
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This course is a SHALLOW WATER Lifeguarding course, up to 5 feet)

Certification type: American Red Cross Shallow Water Lifeguarding with CPR/AED/FIRST AID for professional rescuers with Administering Emergency Oxygen.

Interested in becoming a Lifeguard? Take this American Red Cross Lifeguard Course!

*If seeking employment, please reach out to Aquatics Director, Liz Lamson prior to registering at [email protected]!

All classes are blended, the online portion is required to be completed before attending the in-person portion. Both in-person days are required to complete the course.

Pre-requisites: 100-yard swim by front crawl or breaststroke and 2-minute treading water test.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
12/15/21 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 200.00$ 250.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
05/16/25 - 05/18/25
Fri - 5-9, Sat + Sun: 8am-6pm - Su,Fr,Sa
Register  
Closes
05/13/2025
09/12/25 - 09/14/25
Fri - 5-9, Sat + Sun: 8am-6pm - Su,Fr,Sa
Register  
Closes
09/09/2025
12/12/25 - 12/14/25
Fri - 5-9, Sat + Sun: 8am-6pm - Su,Fr,Sa
Registration
will open on
02/17/2025

Marion Boan Certification Course

Marion Boan YMCA
5/2/25 - 5/4/25
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Lifeguarding with CPR, AED, First aid for the Professional Rescuer with Administering Emergency Oxygen

Interested in becoming a Lifeguard? Take this American Red Cross Lifeguard Course!

*If seeking employment, please reach out to Operations Director, Mackenzie Marshall prior to registering at [email protected]

Classes are blended, the online portion is required to be completed before attending the in-person portion. All in-person days are required to complete the course.

Pre-requisites for all courses:

Successfully complete the two prerequisite swimming skills evaluations:

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.

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
11/15/24 12/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 200.00$ 250.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
05/02/25 - 05/04/25
5/2 5pm-9pm, 5/3 8am-6pm, 5/4 8am-6pm
Register  
Closes
04/25/2025

 

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