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Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification Spring/Summer 2024

This blended learning course is designed to prepare the participant with the knowledge and skills to be a lifeguard. This comprehensive course offers up to date information on how to guard through prevention and action steps. Blended learning sessions will require all online sessions to be completed prior to attending the in-person classes as noted below. Also included are CPR and First Aid certifications as well as blended learning and online access to course materials. Participants must pass a swim test in order to register for this class. In-person registration only. The price of this class does not include a $15 pocket mask which can be purchased at the membership services desk by the 1st day of class.

Full Member Pricing: $225    Non-Member Pricing: $350

Required Swim Test Information: Swim test must be completed prior to registration. Please schedule a swim test with Barbara Glaude at bglaude@sccymca.org. You must select one of the times below. (If these times do not work please contact Barbara to come up with a mutually agreeable time for a swim test)

DO NOT WAIT TO REGISTER - THESE CLASSES SELL OUT QUICKLY.

Lifeguard Class 1:  March 18-April 2
  • Blended Learning (Online) sessions 1-3 must be completed prior to first class:
    • Monday, March 18th from 3PM-5:30PM (In-Person at the YMCA - Swimsuit required)
  • Blended Learning (Online) Session 4-7 must be completed by:
    • Monday, March 25th 3-6:30PM (In-Person at the YMCA - Swimsuit and pocket mask required)
    • Tuesday, March 26th from 3-7:30PM (In-Person at the YMCA - Swimsuit and pocket mask required)
  • Blended Learning (Online) session 8 must be completed by:
    • Wednesday, March 28th from 3-8PM (In-Person at the YMCA - Swimsuit and pocket mask required)
    • Monday, April 1st 3-7:30PM (In-Person at the YMCA - Swimsuit required)
    • Tuesday, April 2nd from 3-6PM (In-Person at the YMCA - Swimsuit and pocket mask required)
      • Full Swimming Review and In-Person Final Exam (Swim & Written)
Lifeguard Class 2:  April 6-April 10 (School Vacation Week)
  • Blended Learning (Online) sessions 1-5 must be completed prior to first class:
    • Saturday, April 6th from 12-7PM (In Person at the YMCA- swimsuit required and pocket mask required)
  • Blended Learning (Online) sessions 5-7 must be completed by:
    • Tuesday, April 9th from 9AM-6PM (In Person at the YMCA- swimsuit and pocket mask required)
  • Blended learning (Online) session 8 must be completed by:
    • Wednesday, April 10th from 10AM-6PM (In-Person at the YMCA - Swimsuit and pocket mask required)
      • Full Swimming Review and In-Person Final Exam (Swim & Written)
Lifeguard Class 3: April 11-April 13
  • Blended Learning (Online) sessions 1-8 must be completed prior to first class:
    • Thursday, April 11th from 8:30AM-6:30PM (In-Person at the YMCA - Swimsuit and pocket mask required)
    • Friday, April 12th from 9AM-6PM (In-Person at the YMCA - Swimsuit and pocket mask required)
    • Saturday, April 13th from 8-11AM (In-Person at the YMCA - Swimsuit and pocket mask required)
      • Full Swimming Review and In-Person Final Exam (Swim & Written)
Lifeguard Class 4: June 3-June 6
  • Blended Learning (Online) sessions 1-8 must be completed prior to first class:
    • Monday, June 3rd from 1PM-4:30PM (In-Person at the YMCA - swimsuit required)
    • Tuesday, June 4th from 11AM-5PM (In-Person at the YMCA - Swimsuit and pocket mask required)
    • Wednesday, June 5th 9AM-4PM (In-Person at the YMCA - Swimsuit required)
    • Thursday, June 6th 9AM-2PM (In-Person at the YMCA)
      • Full Swimming Review and In-Person Final Exam (Swim & Written)
Lifeguard Class 5: June 17-June 19
  • Blended Learning (Online) sessions 1-8 must be completed prior to first class:
    • Monday, June 17th from 1PM-6:30PM (In-Person at the YMCA - swimsuit and pocket mask required)
    • Tuesday, June 18th from 9AM-5PM (In-Person at the YMCA - Swimsuit and pocket mask required)
    • Wednesday, June 19th 9AM-5PM (In-Person at the YMCA - Swimsuit and pocket mask required)
      • Full Swimming Review and In-Person Final Exam (Swim & Written)

RECERTIFICATION CLASSES:

*Do not wait to register! Classes fill up quickly!*

Pricing for Recertification: $150 for all participants

Lifeguard Recertification 1: Saturday, April 13th from 8:30AM-12:30PM

Blended learning (Online) sessions 1-8 must be completed prior to the in-person water and written test. Registration for this class must be prior to April 1st in order to complete online sessions. An accurate participant email is required at registration. Contact Barbara Glaude at bglaude@sccymca.org.

Lifeguard Recertification 2: Friday, May 24th from 12:30-4:30PM

Blended learning (Online) sessions 1-8 must be completed prior to the in-person water and written test.  Registration for this class must be prior to May 1st in order to complete online sessions. An accurate participant email is required at registration. Contact Barbara Glaude at bglaude@sccymca.org.

Lifeguard Recertification 3: Tuesday, June 11th from 8:30AM-12:30PM

Blended learning (Online) sessions 1-8 must be completed prior to the in-person water and written test.  Registration for this class must be prior to June 1st in order to complete online sessions. An accurate participant email is required at registration. Contact Barbara Glaude at bglaude@sccymca.org.