Life Guard Classes
Offered occasionally throughout the year at Downtown YMCA through the American Red Cross.
· Minimum 15 years of age
· Participants must pass the American Red Cross pre-course online test within TWO attempts.
Note: The link for the test will be sent via email after registration is complete.
Pre-requisites:
· 150 yards of continuous swim, into 2 minutes of treading (legs only), into 50 yards of continuous swim.
· Complete a timed event in 1 minute 30 seconds. Start in the water (shallow side), swim 20 yards, surface dive to bottom of pool and retrieve a 10 lb. brick, swim back to shallow end without using arms, place brick out of the water, and hop out without stairs or ladder.
Certification is good for 2 years after successful completion of session.
· Minimum 15 years of age
· Participants must pass the American Red Cross pre-course online test within TWO attempts.
Note: The link for the test will be sent via email after registration is complete.
Pre-requisites:
· 150 yards of continuous swim, into 2 minutes of treading (legs only), into 50 yards of continuous swim.
· Complete a timed event in 1 minute 30 seconds. Start in the water (shallow side), swim 20 yards, surface dive to bottom of pool and retrieve a 10 lb. brick, swim back to shallow end without using arms, place brick out of the water, and hop out without stairs or ladder.
Certification is good for 2 years after successful completion of session.
For your safety, our YMCA Lifeguards and Office Staff practice life-saving skills in unannounced drills every summer.
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