Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification Spring/Summer 2025
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 (Adult and Infant Masks are required) which can be purchased at the membership services desk by the 1st day of class.
Required Swim Test Information:
Swim test must be completed prior to registration. A birth certificate and Photo ID Are required to take the swim test (A passport is valid for both or a current driver’s license/ permit)
Please schedule a swim test with Barbara Glaude bglaude@sccymca.org
Date options for swim test: Tues: Jan 28th between 3-345PM; Fri: Feb 7th 7:45PM; Tues: Feb 18th 10AM-11AM or 2PM; Tues: March 4th 3:30PM; Sat: March 22nd 12:15PM All other dates and times can be arranged thru bglaude@sccymca.org
DO NOT WAIT TO REGISTER- THESE CLASSES SELL OUT QUICKLY.
Participants must be 15 years of age to participate in this class- (age 15 by first day of class)
Required Equipment to be brought to every class
hip pack
whistle on a lanyard
Adult and Infant Pocket Masks (Can be purchased at Front desk)
Swimsuit
multiple towels /Sweatshirt strongly recommended
water bottle and snack
Dates for Lifeguard Classes:
Lifeguard Class 1: March 6th-March 15th
Full Member Pricing: $275 Non-Member Pricing: $400
Blended Learning (on-line) sessions 1-16 must be completed prior to first class:
Thursday March 6th 4-6PM (Classroom only)
Friday March 7th 4-7PM (In-Pool and Classroom)
Saturday March 8th 12-6PM (In-Pool and Classroom)
Thursday March 13th 4-8PM (In-Pool and Classroom)
Friday March 14th 4-7PM (In-Pool and Classroom)
Saturday March 15th 12-5PM (In-Pool and Classroom)
Full Swimming Review and Final In-Person test includes swim and written tests 3/15
Lifeguard Class 2: March 25th-April 10th
Full Member Pricing: $275 Non-Member Pricing: $400
Blended Learning (on-line) sessions 1-16 must be completed prior to first class:
Tuesday March 25th and April 1st and April 8th 3:30-7:30PM
Thursday March 27th and April 3rd and April 10th 3:30-7:30PM
Friday April 4th 3:30-7:30PM
Full Swimming Review and Final In-Person test includes swim and written tests 4/10
Lifeguard Class 3: April 14th-April 16th (School Vacation Week)
Full Member Pricing: $275 Non-Member Pricing: $400
Blended Learning (on-line) sessions 1-16 must be completed prior to first class:
Monday April 14th 12:30PM-7:30PM
Tuesday April 15th 10AM-7PM
Wednesday April 16th 12PM-6PM
Full Swimming Review and Final In-Person test includes swim and written tests 4/16
Lifeguard Class 4: June 2nd – June 7th
Full Member Pricing: $275 Non-Member Pricing: $400
Blended Learning (on-line) sessions 1-16 must be completed prior to first class:
Monday June 2nd 12PM-4PM
Tuesday June 3rd 12PM-4PM
Wednesday June 4th 12PM-4PM
Thurs June 5th 12PM-4PM
Saturday June 7th 11AM-6PM
Full Swimming Review and Final In-Person test includes swim and written tests 6/7
Lifeguard Class 5: June 16th-June 19th
Full Member Pricing: $325 Non-Member Pricing: $450
Blended Learning (on-line) sessions 1-16 must be completed prior to first class:
Monday June 16th 1PM-7PM
Tuesday June 17th 1PM-6PM
Wednesday June 18th 11AM-6PM
Thursday June 19th 12-6PM
Full Swimming Review and Final In-Person test includes swim and written tests 6/19
RECERTIFICATION CLASSES:
Do not wait to register
Pricing for Recertification: $150 for YMCA Members $200 for Non-Members of the YMCA
Hip pack, Whistle and Pocket masks for Adult and Infant are required to bring to recert along with proof of Lifeguard Certification
Lifeguard RECERTIFICATION 1: Saturday April 19th 8-6PM
Blended learning (on-line) sessions 1-16 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 on-line sessions. Accurate participant email required at registration. Contact bglaude@sccymca.org
Lifeguard RECERTIFICATION 2: Friday May 23rd 8-6PM
Blended learning (on-line) sessions 1-16 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 on-line sessions. Accurate participant email required at registration. Contact bglaude@sccymca.org
Lifeguard RECERTIFICATION 3: Tuesday June 10th 8-6PM
Blended learning (on-line) sessions 1-16 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 on-line sessions. Accurate participant email required at registration. Contact bglaude@sccymca.org