AMERICAN RED CROSS
LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION
The Siouxland YMCA offers American Red Cross lifeguard training that includes online learning, in-person hands-on skill practice, and written tests. Certification includes Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR, and AED training. Red Cross Lifeguard Certification is valid for two years from the date of completion.
Prerequisites - To be completed before the first day of class:
Minimum age: 15 years old by the first day of class.
- Swim 150 yards with freestyle & breaststroke.
- Tread water for 2 minutes using only your legs.
- Timed brick retrieval in 1 minute 40 seconds.
Online Learning: Online course is at your own pace and takes about 7 hours to complete. Course link is emailed out up to 24 hours after registration.
FOR ALL BLENDED CERTIFICATIONS:
To ensure you can pass the in-person course sessions: Pre-tests are the Wednesday before your first day of class 5 - 7 PM at the Norm Waitt Sr. YMCA in the fitness pool. Check-in at the front desk.
Upcoming Classes
Questions?
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Contact Bianca Garcia, Program Director
Email | bgarcia@nwsymca.org
Phone | 402-404-8439