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Lifeguard Certification Course Shelby Branch

Tue, Aug 13

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Shelby Branch

Register today for our Lifeguard Certification Course on August 13-15 at the Shelby Branch. See below for more information or go to the "Search and Register for Programs" Button on the homepage to Register.

Lifeguard Certification Course Shelby Branch
Lifeguard Certification Course Shelby Branch

Time & Location

Aug 13, 2024, 8:00 AM

Shelby Branch, 111 W Smiley Rd, Shelby, OH 44875, USA

About the event

The Red Cross Lifeguard Certification course is designed to teach you everything you need to know to start your career as a certified lifeguard. Through videos, group discussions, and hands-on practice, you'll learn teamwork, professional rescue and surveillance skills, First Aid, CPR/AED, and other skills needed to work as a Certified Lifeguard.

Date: August 13th-15th from 8 am-4 pm

Registration: Registration open until August 9th

Ages: 15+

Cost: $200 Members, $225 Non-members

Pre-requisite: There are 7 hours of online pre-requisites required to complete before the August 9th class. Please contact Michele Irey at shelbyprograms@ymcanco.org or 419-347-1312 ext. 501 to schedule a time to complete.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION COURSES:

  • Must be 15 years of age and attend every class.
  • Complete the 7-hour online portion prior to the first day of in-person class.
  • Participants will have to swim 300 yards without stopping using Breast Stroke and Freestyle.
  • Tread water for 2 minutes without arms
  • Complete the timed "Brick Test," where the participants must swim 20 yards, dive 7-10 feet to retrieve an object, and swim it back on their back, keeping their head above water.
  • A swimsuit is required for each day.

Register at the Shelby Branch or click HERE to register online. 

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