LIFEGUARD
CERTIFICATION
AMERICAN RED CROSS COURSEClass schedule
Friday: 5-9 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday: 12-6 p.m.
Attendance is mandatory at all times. Times are subject to change.
Class components: Lifeguard Certification which includes CPR/AED, First Aid, and Lifeguard Training (Waterfront is not included in this class).
Prerequisites:
- Must be 15 years of age (valid form of identification is required).
- Swim 300 yards—100 yards front crawl and 100 yards breaststroke—remaining 100 yards using either front crawl or breaststroke.
- Time swim of 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive in depth of 9 feet, retrieve a 10lbs object, return to the surface and swim 20 yards back to starting point.
- Must be able to tread water without use of arms for 2 minutes.
- Blended learning will require work to be done before the course begins. Instructions will be emailed.
Registration closes the week before class starts.
Limit 10 people per course. Minimum 2 people per course.
2023 Class Dates
October 20-22, 2023
December 15-17, 2023
Location: St. Cloud Area Family YMCA
Pricing
Member: $175 | Non-Member: $200
Work for the YMCA
When you complete your certification at the Y and join our team, you’ll receive $75 of the course fee back!
If interested, please contact Michelle Ahler-Johnson, Aquatics Coordinator, at michelle.ahler-johnson@scymca.org before signing up for the course. 6 months of active employment is required to be eligible for reimbursement.
Looking for lifeguard recertification?
Contact Samantha Froelich at samantha.froelich@scymca.org for more information.
