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.
2022 30-Hour Lifeguard Class: March 4-7 & 13; April 22-25 & May 1;May 13-16 & 22
*Note that the schedule is subject to change
Y Members $150 & Non-Members $170
Schedule: Thursday 4pm- swim test; Friday 4pm-9pm; Saturdays- 8am-5pm; Sundays 1pm-5pm
Location: To be announced.
To register and/or if you have questions about this class please contact Frank Hamilton 843-525-0233 or ghh60fwh@comcast.net
To register stop at the Y front desk or online here.
2022 Lifeguard Re-Certification Classes are as follows:
Lifeguard Recertification class (5 hours): February 26, April 2, May 7
Schedule: Saturdays: February 8am-1pm; April & May 1pm -6 pm
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) & Redertification ( 3 Hour Class)
2022 CPR Classes (Saturdays 8 am – 12pm): January 29, February 19, March 26, April 9
Y Staff & Member: $25 & Non-member: $35
2022 RE-CERTIFICATION CPR (3 Hour Class) (Saturdays 9am – 12pm) : January 15, March 19, April 2*(staff only)
Y Staff & Member: $20 & Non-member: $25
Note there is a minimum of 5 students required for class to start
