Lifeguard Certification
Lifeguard training class
This class will provide participants the skills and knowledge needed to become a lifeguard at non-waterfront pools per the American Red Cross curriculum. Successful participants will be granted a Lifeguard certificate. The class includes First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (CPRO)
Re-certification Class
This class is open to participants who have been Lifeguard Certified and who need to renew their certification.
Class Details
Class minimum: 3
Class maximum: 12
Cost:$250*
* If you choose to guard for the YWCO the cost is $150.
Class Requirements
Be 15 years of age or older by the last day of the class
Successfully complete a Pre-Course Skills Assessment*
Attend every class in the session
Successfully demonstrate proficient Lifeguarding Skills in three or more practical scenarios.
Pass two written tests – one in CPRO and one in Lifeguarding Skills – with an 80% or higher.
Pre-Course Skills Assessment requires participants to swim continuously for 300 yards while demonstrating fluid breath control. Participants will also need to tread water for 2 minutes using only their legs (no arms) and retrieve a submerged object in a timely manner.
refund policy
Registration fees will be partially refunded if the participant is unsuccessful in the Pre-Course Skills Assessment.*
Failed attempts will not be refunded.
In the event of participant cancellation, the participant may transfer the registration fee to another person or apply it to another YWCO program.
Time and Location
Re-Certification: March 28th
Full Certification: April 24th-26th
To sign up for training, please contact Lisa Davis at ywcomakeasplash@gmail.com
