This course is designed to give participants the skills and knowledge needed
to be lifeguards in pools and aquatic environments. Certification includes
Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid, and AED.

All participants must be able to:

Prerequisite 1:

• Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest: Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface then swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. (Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed)
• Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using
  only the legs Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both.

Prerequisite 2:

• Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds: Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. (The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed). Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 – 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face out at or near the surface. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

Prerequisite 3:

• Swim for a continuous 200 yards without stopping using freestyle, front crawl, breaststroke. Goggles are allowed.

There will be 6-8 hours of online work that MUST be completed prior to the first class. Failure to complete online work will forfeit your spot in the class without a refund. Online work will be sent out a week before class.

Hours of class:

Friday May 10th: 2:30pm-7:30pm

Saturday May 11th: 9am-5pm

Sunday May 12th: 9am-5pm

Register at the YMCA Welcome Center or online.

Age Requirements: 

You must be at least 15 and a half in order to take this course.

In the state of Massachusetts, you must be 16 years or older in order to work as a lifeguard.

Financial assistance is available.