Lifeguard Certification

This comprehensive Lifeguard, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid and AED class will prepare you for employment as a lifeguard. PLEASE NOTE: These are blended learning classes. You will get a link for the online portion of the class with a deadline to complete everything. In-water skills will be tested on the dates listed below.

During the online week of your session, you must schedule a time to come into the Y for the prerequisite testing. You must be able to complete a 300-yard swim non-stop using front crawl and breaststroke and one other timed swimming test to participate in the class.

Please be sure to bring a notebook and pen, swim suit, towel and personal pocket mask to every session. If you do not have a personal pocket mask, you may purchase one at the time of registration.

Participants must attend all classes and successfully pass skill tests and a written exam in order to be certified. Any class conflicts must be discussed with the instructor and approved prior to class.

Certification is through American Red Cross and is valid for two years.

Please note: No refunds will be issued if participants do not pass the class.

Ages: 15 years old and up

Member Fee: $160

Non-Member Fee: $200

Personal Pocket Mask Fee: $14 (if needed)

Location: Carlisle Family YMCA

Sessions: See below

LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION SESSION SCHEDULES

December Session:

Registration – closes Dec 12, 2024
Online training – Dec 13-19, 2024
In-person training and testing – Dec 20, 21, 27 & 28 (Fridays from 6-8pm & Saturdays from 9am-5:30pm)

March Session:

Registration – closes March 2, 2025
Online training – March 3-9, 2025
In-person training and testing – March 10, 12, 17, 19 & 24 from 5-8pm, March 18 from 7-9pm and March 26 from 4-7pm

April Session:

Registration – closes March 30, 2025
Online training – March 31 – April 6, 2025
In-person training and testing – April 7, 9, 14, 16 & 21 from 5-8pm, April 22 from 7-9pm and April 23 from 4-7pm

May Session:

Registration – closes April 27, 2025
Online training – April 28 – May 4, 2025
In-person training and testing – May 5, 7, 12, 14 & 19 from 5-8pm, May 20 from 7-9pm and May 21 from 4-7pm

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