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Lifeguard Certification
LIFEGUARD TRAINING – Blended Learning Class
- 19 hours in person , 8 hours online blended learning, the last scheduled class will be held at Teays Valley YMCA for skills evaluation
- Skills and knowledge to prevent & respond to aquatic emergencies
- CPR/AED for the professional rescuer
- First Aid
- Two-year certification
AGES Must be 15 by last day of course attended
After registering for class, you will be emailed a link to start the online portion of the class. This is a blended learning class where videos are watched online and skills are practiced in the in-person class sessions.
Skill Evaluation: The Skills Evaluation consists of:
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300 yard swim of front crawl and/or breaststroke
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Tread water for 2 minutes using only legs
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Timed event, goggles not allowed. Swim, surface dive to a depth of 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object. Swim 20 yards with only legs and exit water without using a ladder or steps. PARTICIPANTS MUST PASS THE ENTIRE SKILLS EVALUATION.
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Class times:
Thursday 6pm-10pm
Friday 6pm-8pm
Saturday 8:30am- 4:30pm
Sunday 1:30 pm- 3:30pm at Teays Valley YMCA
Failure to attend all class dates, pass all written tests, and/or skills test will result in forfeiture of class fees. All classes are nonrefundable.
If you have any questions please contact Kaitlin Horton via email at khorton@ymcaofkv.org
American Red Cross Lifeguard Class
LIFEGUARD TRAINING
• Skills and knowledge to prevent & respond to aquatic emergencies • CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer • First Aid • Two Year Certification •
AGES: Must be 15 by last day of course attended
Class times:
Thursday 6pm-10pm
Friday 6pm-8pm
Saturday 8:30am- 4:30pm
Sunday 1:30 pm- 3:30pm at Teays Valley YMCA
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 1/1/20 | 5/15/21 | Front Desk | $ 196.00 | $ 260.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
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04/15/21 - 04/18/21
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2 / 11 Available |
Register at front desk |
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04/29/21 - 05/02/21
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3 / 11 Available |
Register at front desk |
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05/13/21 - 05/16/21
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6 / 11 Available |
Register at front desk |
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05/20/21 - 05/23/21
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10 / 11 Available |
Register at front desk |
Lifeguard Recertification
Recertification Class
Students must watch videos and complete lessons online prior to meeting. Must sign up at least 3 days in advance to complete course work. Must show prior lifeguard certification & from online portion.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 1/5/21 | 5/1/21 | Online / Front Desk | $ 110.00 | $ 145.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
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05/04/21
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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4 / 20 Available |
Register Closes 05/01/2021 |
Skills Evaluation
A Skills Evaluation must be passed prior to signing up for a Lifeguard Class
Attend a Skill Evaluation.
The Skills Evaluation consists of:
-300 yard swim of front crawl and/or breaststroke
-Tread water for 2 minutes using only legs
-Timed event, goggles not allowed. Swim, surface dive to a
depth of 6 feet, swim 10-15 yards along the bottom and
retrieve a 10-pound object. Swim 20 yards with only legs
and exit water without using a ladder or steps.
PARTICIPANTS MUST PASS THE ENTIRE SKILLS EVALUATION.
After passing the Skill Evaluation you will be given a card
which allows you to register for any available lifeguard class.
Registration for a Lifeguard Class must be done in person at the front desk and the skill evaluation completion card must be presented
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 1/1/21 | 5/31/21 | Online / Front Desk | $ 5.00 | $ 5.00 |