LIFEGUARD
CERTIFICATION
AMERICAN RED CROSS COURSEUpcoming Class Dates
March 14 - 16, 2025
April 4 - 6, 2025
April 25 - 27, 2025
May 2 - 4, 2025
May 30 - June 1, 2025
June 6 - 8, 2025
June 20 - 22, 2025
Contact Kayla Emblom at kayla.emblom@scymca.org or 320-253-2664 ext. 110 with questions.
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 or older (valid form of identification is required).
- Swim 200 yards—150 yards front crawl or breast stroke, tread water for 2 minutes, and swim 50 yards 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.
- 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 4 people per course.
Pricing
Member: $175 | Non-Member: $200
The YMCA will pay for your certification course!
If interested, please contact Kayla Emblom, Aquatics Director, at kayla.emblom@scymca.org before signing up for the course.
Looking for lifeguard recertification?
Contact Kayla Emblom at kayla.emblom@scymca.org for more information.