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RED CROSS LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION

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.

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.

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 5-8:30 pm, 19th & 20th 10:00 am-6:00 pm

COST MANSFIELD:

$200 for Y members

$250 for non-members

PRE-REQUISITE MANSFIELD:

Before attending the in-person class, participants must watch and complete a video course through the Red Cross. To receive access to these videos, please contact Jennifer Jeffery at jjeffery@ymcanco.org. You must be registered for the class before gaining access to the pre-requisite videos.

RE-CERTIFICATION CLASS 2024 MANSFIELD BRANCH

December 23rd:9:00 am-5:00 pm

COST MANSFIELD:

$100 for Y members

$125 for non-members

A swimsuit is required.

For all inquiries for lifeguard classes and recertification at the Mansfield branch, please contact Jennifer Jeffery at 419-522-3511 ext. 264 or jjeffery@ymcanco.org

2024 DATES & TIMES SHELBY BRANCH:

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

August 13th-14th 8:00 am-4:00 pm & 15th 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

COST SHELBY:

$200 member

$225 non-members

PRE-REQUISITE SHELBY:

Before attending the in-person class, participants must watch and complete a 7-hour online video course through the Red Cross. Please contact Ashley Pifer apifer@ymcanco.org or 419-347-1312 ext. 505 to gain access to the pre-requisite videos.

RE-CERTIFICATION CLASS 2024 SHELBY BRANCH

May 1st-2nd: 11:00 am-4:00 pm (*CANCELLED*)

June 12th-13th: 11:00 am- 4:00 pm (*CANCELLED*)

August 7th-8th: 11:00 am-4:00 pm

COST SHELBY:

$100 for Y members

$125 for non-members

A swimsuit is required.

For all inquiries for lifeguard classes and recertification at the Shelby Branch, please contact Ashley PIfer at 419-347-1312 ext. 505 or apifer@ymcanco.org

LIFEGUARD BOOTCAMP

Junior Lifeguarding has a strong focus on developing swimming skills to help participants meet the Lifeguarding course prerequisite. The course also introduces participants to lifesaving skills, such as in-water rescues and the use of a rescue tube.

Participants will also have the opportunity to shadow lifeguards to get a sense of being on the job. Train with a certified lifeguard for 6 weeks and participants will be physically prepared for the lifeguard pre-test. *Certification is not guaranteed and is dependent on completing the test and skills necessary. *

2024 DATES & TIMES SHELBY BRANCH:

N/A

All inquiries for lifeguard classes, please contact Ashley Pifer at 419-347-1312 EXT 505 or apifer@ymcanco.org

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