Want to be a lifeguard?
The University City YMCA's Lifeguard Certification Class will give you the skills you need to work in this rewarding field. Learn rescue techniques, CPR, First Aid, and more! Course includes American Red Cross Certification.
 

Class I
June 23, 25, 30, July 2, 7 & 9		3:00 - 9:00 PM
Class II
August 4, 6, 11 & 13		9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Please note: Students must attend all classes in order to be eligible to receive certification.
Cost:	$200 Members	$240 Non-Members

Prerequisites:
To be eligible for the lifeguard training course, candidates must be 15 years of age on or before the final scheduled session of the course.

Candidates must also successfully complete the following swimming requirements:
1. Swim 500 hundred yards continuously, using these strokes in the following order: 
    a. 200 yards front crawl
    b. 100 yards breaststroke
    c. 200 yards of either front crawl or breaststroke

2. Swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive to depth of 7–10 feet, retrieve a 10 pound object, and swim 20 yards back to the starting point with the object.