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Lifeguarding
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Are you ready for your first job, summer employment or just want to try something new? Lifeguarding is not only a fun job, but it is a great way to explore the employment options the field of aquatics offers. Lifeguarding develops leadership, problem solving, decision-making and communication skills that are valuable in many areas of life. Become certified through this program that focuses on water rescue, safety, leadership development and personal growth. Upon completion, you will be qualified to work at an aquatic facility as a certified YMCA lifeguard.
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This course includes CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, Oxygen Administration for the Professional Rescuer and Standard First Aid. This 2-day, 8 hour portion will be taught: (must attend both days)
Friday, March 26th, 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Satuarday, March 27th, 1:00 PM-6:00 PM
The YMCA Lifeguard portion of this course is 30 hours, which includes 19 classroom hours, 11 pool hours, plus 2-hour practical experience. You MUST attend all classes to receive certification.
Course Schedule |
Time |
Location |
Cost |
| Friday, April 16th |
6:00 PM-9:00 PM |
Bojangles' Pavilion
(Morrison YMCA) |
$170/facility members
$200/program members |
| Saturday, April 17th |
12:00 PM-6:00 PM |
| Sunday, April 18th |
1:00 PM-4:00 PM |
McCrorey YMCA (pool) |
| Friday, April 23rd |
6:00 PM-9:00 PM |
Bojangles' Pavilion
(Morrison YMCA) |
| Saturday, April 24th |
12:00 PM-6:00 PM |
| Sunday, April 25th |
1:00 PM-4:00 PM |
McCrorey YMCA |
| Friday, April 30th |
6:00 PM-9:00 PM |
Bojangles' Pavilion
(Morrison YMCA) |
Saturday, May 1st or
Sunday, May 2nd * |
12:00 PM-3:00 PM |
Morrison YMCA
(Waterpark) | *weather permitting
Prerequisites:
(This evaluation will be performed on Sunday, March 28th, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM at McCrorey YMCA) - Must be age 16 by completion of the course (May 2010)
- Must be able to swim 500 yards without stopping
- Must carry a significant amount of weight to the side of the pool
- Must be able to perform a long, shallow dive, tread water for 2 minutes with legs only, perform a surface dive both head first and feet first into 8-feet of water and swim underwater for 15 feet
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Equipment needed: bathing suit, towel, and proof of age
For additional information contact:
Mary Anne Peer
Aquatics Coordinator
(704)716-4635
maryanne.peer@ymcacharlotte.org
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