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Lifeguard Certification
American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
Learn how to effectively prevent and respond to water emergencies with the American Red Cross lifeguard training. Our courses are designed to arm you with the skills and knowledge to prepare you for a variety of scenarios in and around the water. With our lifeguard training, you will learn how quick response times and effective preparation are vital to being a lifeguard while also understanding the crucial elements in helping to prevent drownings and injuries.
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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 SCHEDULE: Classes run Thursday- Sunday
Thursday- 5:30pm – 10:00pm
Friday- 5:30pm – 8:00pm
Saturday- 8:30am – 6:00pm
Sunday- 10:30am – 6:00pm
*Session 3 Class Schedule will run for 3 full days. Class times are 8am-4pm.
A skills evaluation must be passed prior to signing up for a lifeguard class
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Member | Non-Member | ||
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| 12/13/19 | 6/10/20 | Front Desk | $ 196.00 | $ 260.00 |
Available Sessions
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| 3/9/20 | 3/11/20 | Mo,Tu,We | 10 / 16 Available |
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| 3/26/20 | 3/29/20 | Su,Th,Fr,Sa | 15 / 16 Available |
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| 4/2/20 | 4/5/20 | Su,Th,Fr,Sa | 16 / 16 Available |
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| 4/23/20 | 4/26/20 | Su,Th,Fr,Sa | 16 / 16 Available |
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| 5/7/20 | 5/10/20 | Su,Th,Fr,Sa | 16 / 16 Available |
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Lifeguard Recertification Class
Lifeguard Recertification
Lifeguard review classes are designed to help you update your skills while also extending your certification for another two years.
Students watch videos and complete lessons online prior to in-class meeting. Must sign up 3 days in advance to complete course work.
The Charleston Family YMCA will be hosting 3 different dates. Please contact the Aquatics Director at 304-340-3527 x 1132 if you have any questions.
Class 1: April 16, 2020
Class 2: May 12, 2020
Class 3: May 18, 2020
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Member | Non-Member | ||
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| Recertification Class 1 | 1/4/20 | 5/19/20 | Online / Front Desk | $ 110.00 | $ 145.00 |
Available Sessions
| Start Date | End Date | Spots Available |
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| 4/16/20 | 4/16/20 | Th - 5:00 pm | 5 / 16 Available | $110 - $145 |
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| 5/12/20 | 5/12/20 | Tu - 5:00 pm | 15 / 16 Available | $110 - $145 |
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| 5/18/20 | 5/18/20 | Mo - 5:00 pm | 16 / 16 Available | $110 - $145 |
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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 | Member | Non-Member | ||
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| Pre-Skills Evaluation | 12/13/19 | 5/31/20 | Online / Front Desk | $ 5.00 | $ 5.00 |
Available Sessions
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| 2/24/20 | 2/24/20 | Many Available |
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| 3/16/20 | 3/16/20 | Many Available |
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| 4/13/20 | 4/13/20 | Many Available |
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| 4/27/20 | 4/27/20 | Many Available |
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| 5/11/20 | 5/11/20 | Many Available |
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