By YMCA & ASHI-American Safety & Health Institute
Interested in becoming a lifeguard?
The course provides the knowledge & skills needed to become a certified senior lifeguard. Individuals must attend all scheduled class days and have total participation. Students must pass both the written & physical tests for national YMCA certification.
Session Schedule
Lifeguard CERTIFICATON (30 hours) |
Thursday 4pm- swim test; Friday 4pm-9pm; Saturdays- 8am-5pm; Sundays 1pm-5pm |
Lifeguard RE-CERTIFICATON (5 hours) |
Saturdays 8am-1pm |
2021 Lifeguard Certification Classes are as follows:
- Lifeguard Class (30 hours): March 18-21, 27, 28
- Lifeguard Class (30 hours): April 22-25, May 1, 2
- Lifeguard Class (30 hours): May 13-16, 22, 23
If you have questions about these classes including exact times see Frank Hamilton, Instructor : 843-525-0233. This certification class is 30 hours in total. Must meet minimum qualifications (below). Minimum of 5 students required for class to start.
Cost: YMCA members $200 / Non-member $220
To register stop at the Y front desk or online here.
2021 Lifeguard Re-Certification Classes are as follows:
Lifeguard Recertification class (5 hours):April 17, May 8, June 19, August 7.
Cost: YMCA members & staff $50 / Non-member $90
If you have questions about these classes including exact times see Frank Hamilton, Instructor : 843-525-0233. : Minimum of 5 students required for class to start.
To register stop at the Y front desk or online here.
Essential Prerequisites: minimum age 16 and must be a very strong swimmer.
Individual must be able to pass a ¼ mile swimming test using various strokes, survival floating, treading water. CPR (adult, child, & infant), First Aid, AED and O2 certification preferred prior to class.
**CPR/First Aid Class will be included at no cost if student is not currently certified. The CPR class will be in addition to the regularly scheduled lifeguard courses.
CPR/First Aid Class (4 Hour Class)
Saturdays from 8am-12:30 pm on the following dates in 2021:
- January 23
- February 20
- March 13
- May 29
- June 12
- July 10
- August 21
- September 18,
- October 16
- November 20
- December 11
Y Staff & Member: $25 & Non-member: $35
2021 RE- CERTIFICATION CPR : (9am – 11:30am) January 16, March 6, April 10, June 5, August 14, September 25, November 13
If you have questions about these classes see Frank Hamilton, Instructor : 843-525-0233. Minimum of 5 students required for class to start. Space is limited.
Y Staff & Member: $20 & Non-member: $25