Life Guard Classes
Offered occasionally throughout the year at Downtown YMCA through the American Red Cross.
· Participants must pass Day One pre-requisite skill test
An online portion of the training must be completed before attending the class. This online portion is quite extensive, so participants should allow several hours to complete it.
Pre-requisites:
· Must be able to swim 300 yards continuously
· Must be able to tread water without using arms for 2 minutes
· Must pass Brick Retrieval Test
· Participants must pass Day One pre-requisite skill test
An online portion of the training must be completed before attending the class. This online portion is quite extensive, so participants should allow several hours to complete it.
Pre-requisites:
· Must be able to swim 300 yards continuously
· Must be able to tread water without using arms for 2 minutes
· Must pass Brick Retrieval Test
For your safety, our YMCA Lifeguards and Office Staff practice life-saving skills in unannounced drills every summer.