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Lifeguard Certification

Lifeguard

Lifeguard Courses
This course provides necessary training and information to obtain certification in American Red Cross Lifeguarding. 100% attendance is required. If a participant is not able to successfully complete the physical pre–requisites (below), course fees will be refunded. Course fees will not be refunded after the first session has been completed.

Prerequisites:

  • Minimum age 15 by course end date
  • Successful completion of pre–course evaluation given on first day:
    • Continuous 300 yard swim—100 yds each of:
      • front crawl / freestyle
      • breaststroke
      • front crawl / freestyle or breaststroke
    • Swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive 7 - 10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface, swim 20 yards back to the starting point with the object and exit the water without using a ladder or step, within 1 minute, 40 seconds
  • Completed Health Information Form and Participation Waiver 
  • Must be able to accomplish these tasks:
    • Remain alert, with no lapses of consciousness
    • Sit for extended periods including in an elevated chair
    • Communicate verbally, including projecting the voice across distance
    • Hear noises and distress signals
    • Observe all areas of the pool or water park
Bring:
  • Writing utensil
  • Notepad
  • Bathing suit
  • Towel
  • Proof of age
Program Cost:    
  • YMCA Members:  $150
  • YMCA Program Members: $200
  • Non-YMCA Member:  $240
Participation in course does not guarantee certification. 

For additional information contact:
Scott Hendry
Aquatics Director
(704) 716-6162
scott.hendry@ymcacharlotte.org


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