Aquatic Certification Courses

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

Hanover, Littlestown, South Hanover
12/20/24 - 12/22/24
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LIFEGUARDING CLASS FORMS

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 MemberNon-Member
9/1/24 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 200.00$ 300.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
12/20/24 - 12/22/24
12/20 4pm-8pm, 12/21 8am-6pm, 12/22 8am-6pm - Th,Fr,Sa
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Closes
12/19/2024

Lifeguard Recertification Course

Hanover
12/1/24 - 12/1/24
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This course is ONLY for all current American Red Cross certified lifeguards who are needing to renew their certification! This course is blended learning, there will be both online course work to complete prior to the in-person course.

 

 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
1/1/24 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 200.00$ 300.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
12/01/24
Sa - 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
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Closes
11/24/2024