Lifeguard Certification Course
Swim Test April 23
January 9, 2026
This class provides the necessary entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide professional level care of breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and sudden illness until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over.
The course fee includes certification in lifeguard training, first aid professional level CPR, and AED. MUST HAVE 5 PARTICIPANTS IN ORDER TO RUN EACH COURSE.
Classes will be held:
May 22: 4pm-8pm
May 23: 9am-5pm
May 24: 9am-5pm
Swim test to be held on April 23 from 4:00 to 5:00pm.
PRE-REQUISITES:
- Swim 300 yds continuously and demonstrate breath control & rotary breathing
- Tread water for 2 minutes
- Feet first surface dive to 7 ft.
- Retrieve a 10 lb brick and swim 25 yds.
- 7-hour online course must be completed prior to classes
Fee: $180
Contact Barb Schmidt with questions at bschmidt@mtrymca.org.
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