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
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Lifeguard CERTIFICATON (30 hours) |
Thursday 4pm- swim test; Friday 4pm-9pm; Saturdays- 8am-5pm; Sundays 1pm-5pm |
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Lifeguard RE-CERTIFICATON (5 hours) |
Saturdays 8am-1pm |
2021 Lifeguard Certification Classes are as follows:
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): 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)
Note that all CPR/First Aid classes have been cancelled or postponed due to an unforeseen circumstance. Please check back later in the summer to see new dates for 2021.
Y Staff & Member: $25 & Non-member: $35
2021 RE-CERTIFICATION CPR : (9am – 11:30am) :
Note that all CPR/First Aid classes have been cancelled or postponed due to an unforeseen circumstance. Please check back later in the summer to see new dates for 2021.
Y Staff & Member: $20 & Non-member: $25
