Lifeguard Training ARC (American Red Cross) Lifeguard Training Class
This class includes CPR for the Professional Rescuer & AED & First Aid. This is a 25-32 hour course. You must be 15 by the last day of the class. You must be able to swim as this is not a swim lesson.
Important Information:
Pre-registration is required for all classes.
For the full Lifeguard classes, a $20 pretest fee is due on the day you choose for your preswim. If you pass the preswim, you will pay the remainder of the fee due on the next class date.
Preswim requirements:
Prerequisite 1: Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest:
· Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface then swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. (Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed.)
· 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.
Prerequisite 2: Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds:
· Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. (The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed.)
· Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 – 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound 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 the water without using a ladder or steps.
100 % participation is required. You cannot miss any class time, no exceptions.
Re-certification Classes - 2026
Cost: $120.00
Class dates:
Class #1: April 12: 8a – 6p
Class #2: May 3: 8a – 6p
Class #3: May 16: 8a – 6p
Pre-registration is required with a $20 deposit.
· This is a blended learning class, lifeguard is responsible for completing online coursework, and testing, BEFORE the first day of classes starting. Failure to complete the online coursework before the classes start will forfeit the $20 and your place on the course.
· Must be present for all the scheduled classes. No exceptions.
Lifeguard Classes - 2026
Cost: $230.00 (includes CPR mask)
Class dates:
Class #1: Pre-swim April 15 @ 6:30p
April 25 & 26: 8a – 6p
Class #2: Pre-swim May 13 @ 6:30p
May 22 & 23: 8a – 6p
Pre-registration is required with a $20 deposit.
· If you can't make the scheduled pre-swim date you must call the YMCA to see if you can reschedule
· Participant must be 15 years old on or by the end of the last day of class.
· This is a blended learning class, so the potential lifeguard is responsible for completing 7 hours of online coursework, and testing, BEFORE the first day of classes starting. Failure to complete the pretest and/or the online coursework before the classes start will forfeit the $20 and your place on the course.
· Successful passing of the pretest and the online coursework, the remaining balance would be due.
· Must be present for all the scheduled classes. No exceptions.
When you sign up you must pay the $20 pre-swim fee.
All certification classes will be Blended Learning classes. You have to complete the online portion of the class prior to the class dates given below. If you fail to complete the online portion you will not be allowed to complete the in class portion. The online portion can take between 6 - 7 hours so it is recommened to pre-register at least a week before the class date.
