LIFEGUARD
CERTIFICATION

AMERICAN RED CROSS COURSE

Upcoming Class Dates

February 7 - 9, 2025 (registration open)
March 7 - 9, 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:

  1. Must be 15 years of age or older (valid form of identification is required).
  2. Swim 200 yards—150 yards front crawl or breast stroke, tread water for 2 minutes, and swim 50 yards front crawl or breaststroke.
  3. 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.
  4. Blended learning will require work to be done before the course begins. Instructions will be emailed.
Register

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.

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SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships/financial assistance is available to those who qualify.
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