LIFEGUARD CLASSES & MORE
CLEVELAND FAMILY YMCA
Lifeguard Certification
In this course, you will become Red Cross Certified as a lifeguard. It includes both classroom learning and in-water practice so that participants are ready for real life situations upon completion. Individuals must be at least 15 years old.
- Member Cost: $225
- Non-Member Cost: $275
- Recertification: $150/$175
- Contact us for Group Training Rates!
- *CPR Pro, Emergency Oxygen and First Aid are now included in this class*
PREREQUISITES
Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest.
- Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface, then swim 150 yards using front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both (swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Goggles are permitted).
- 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.
Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Starting in the water, swim 20 yards (face in or out of the water, goggles are NOT allowed).
- Surface dive to a depth of 7-10ft to retrieve a 10lb 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 water without using ladder or steps.
- 15 years of age (proof of age will be required).
REQUIREMENTS
REQUIREMENTS
Must be present for ALL sessions
Must display maturity and a positivity throughout the course
Must receive 80% or higher on the written tests and 100% on skills test
No refunds for those who do not pass the course
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
Photo ID
Guardian consent form if under 18
One-piece swimsuit, towel, goggles (if desired), water and course materials
Pre-course assignments (assigned after class registration)
Any other equipment requested by instructor
UPCOMING BLENDED COURSES:
*Blended learning courses require online course work to be done prior to first day of class.
First Aid/CPR/AED Training
Successful completion of this class will earn participants an American Red Cross certification.
Member Price: $50
Non-Member Price: $75
*There may be an online portion of the course prior to your in-person session
Interested in Certification?
Eva Hairrell
Aquatics Director
423.805.3363
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