Aquatic Certification Courses
Our YMCA offers members and guests opportunities to obtain certifications through the American Red Cross. Please see below for our available courses and sign up today!
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Lifeguard Certification Course Blended
This course is an American Red Cross Blended Learning Lifeguarding Program. This course combines online knowledge acquisition and in-person water, first aid and CPR/AED skills training. Building on the same knowledge and skills as our traditional in-person only training, the course trains lifeguards to act with speed and confidence in emergency situations both in and out of the water.
Requirements (NO Refunds Available after Enrollment)
- Participants must be 15 years old on or before the final scheduled session of the course.
- Complete online course prior to first in-person session
- Swim 150 yards continuously, demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing straight into treading water for 2 minutes using only the legs, followed by an immediate 50 yard swim
- Retrieve a 10-pound object from a depth of 7 feet within 1 minute and 40 seconds.
- Successful candidates must be present for all classes.
- Must receive an 80% on multiple choice exam. All participants must successfully complete all physical requirements and in water testing with respect to lifeguarding skills.
- All participants must exhibit professionalism at all times during the course.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 3/23/26 | 4/17/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 200.00 | $ 300.00 |
Available Sessions
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04/17/26 - 04/19/26
FRIDAY- 4:00PM-9:00PM, SATURDAY 8:00AM-6:00PM, SUNDAY 8:00AM-6:00PM - Su,Fr,Sa - 8:00 am
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