At the Y were are continuously monitoring the COVID-19 news and information. The CDC and local government leaders have advised our community to practice “social distancing.” The physical contact requirements of the lifeguard program do not allow for participants to maintain the recommended 6ft distance from other participants.
The Y has decided to temporarily suspend Lifeguard training. This includes the following classes:
March 16-18 New Certification
March 18-20 New Certification
March 19-20 Review Certification
March 23, 25, 28, 29 Lifeguard Instructor Certification
March 27-29 New Certification
All participants are eligible for a refund of their registration fees. We will also work with participants on transferring to other course offerings later this spring. For participants that have already completed the online pre-requisites, that completion record is valid for any lifeguard class over the next 3 months. For participants in the review course, you may not lifeguard after your expiration date but you do have a 30 day grace period from Red Cross to take a review class.
Please email all refund requests, registration change requests, and any questions regarding lifeguard training to ann.peterson@dmymca.org and I will reply as promptly as possible.
This course will strengthen your lifeguard skills and train you to teach lifeguard certification courses. Courses include Lifeguarding, Shallow Water Lifeguarding, Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding, Waterpark Skills, Waterfront Skills, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Bloodborne Pathogen Training. Participants will earn an American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification valid for 2 years upon successful completion of the course.
Prerequisites:
• Possess a current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
• Be at least 17 years old
• Complete a Lifeguard Instructor online course
Course Dates:
Monday, March 23 5pm-10pm Wellmark
Wednesday, March 25, 5pm-10pm Wellmark
Saturday, March 28, 9am-5pm Wellmark
Sunday, March 29, 9am-6pm Wellmark
Must attend all sessions
Registration Information:
Registration Deadline March 15.
Member Fee $225 Non-Member Fee $250
Refunds will not be given if you have not completed your online coursework by the beginning of the first classroom day. Refunds will not be given in the event you are unable to complete the prerequisites, you do not successfully pass the course, or you fail to unregister prior to the first day of the course.
Please bring a swim suit, towel, lunch, snacks, meals and own drink each day. Short meal breaks will be offered.
Financial assistance does not apply to lifeguarding courses.
