This course is designed to teach you everything you need to know to start your career as a certified lifeguard. Through videos, group discussions, and hands-on practice, you'll learn teamwork, professional rescue and surveillance skills, First Aid, CPR/AED, and other skills needed to work as a Certified Lifeguard.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION COURSES:

• Must be 15 years of age and attend every class.

• Participants will have to swim 300 yards without stopping using Breast Stroke and Freestyle.

• Tread water for 2 minutes without arms

• Complete the timed "Brick Test," where the participants must swim 20 yards, dive 7-10 feet to retrieve an object, and swim it back on their back, keeping their head above water.

• A swimsuit is required for each day. 

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2024 DATES & TIMES MANSFIELD BRANCH:​

February 23rd 6-7:30 pm, 24th & 25th 9:00 am-5:00 pm

April 26th 6-7:30 pm, 27th & 28th 9:00 am-5:00 pm

May 17th 5-8:30 pm, 18th & 19th 10:00 am-6:00 pm 

July  17th 12-4 pm, 18th & 19th 9:00 am –7:00 pm 

October 18th 4-8:30 pm, 19th & 20th 9:00 am-6:00 pm 

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COST MANSFIELD:

$200 for Y members

$250 for non-members 

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PRE-REQUISITE MANSFIELD:

Before attending the in-person class, participants must watch and complete a video course through the Red Cross. You must be registered for the class before gaining access to the pre-requisite videos.​​

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2024 DATES & TIMES SHELBY BRANCH:​

June 18th-19th 8:00 am-4:00 pm & 20th 8:00 am-2:00 pm (*CANCELLED*)

August 13th-15th, 8:00 am-4:00 pm 

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COST SHELBY:

$200 member

$225 non-members

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PRE-REQUISITE SHELBY: 

Before attending the in-person class, participants must watch and complete a 7-hour online video course through the Red Cross.  You must be registered for the class before gaining access to the pre-requisite videos.

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A swimsuit is required.

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For all inquiries for lifeguard classes and recertification, please contact

Michele Irey at 419-347-1312 ext. 501 or shelbyprograms@ymcanco.org