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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2025 DATES & TIMES MANSFIELD BRANCH:​

2025 Dates TBD

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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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For more information on Red Cross Certifications at the Mansfield Branch, contact: 

Tasha Bays - Aquatics Director - lbays@ymcanco.org or 419-522-3511 ext 264

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2025 DATES & TIMES SHELBY BRANCH:​

2025 Dates TBD

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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 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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For more information on Red Cross Certifications at the Shelby Branch, contact: 

​Michele Irey - Lead Program Assistant - shelbyprograms@ymcanco.org or 419-347-1312 ext. 501