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American Red Cross Lifeguard

(Ages 15+ years) Upon successful completion of the course, the participant will receive their certification in Lifeguarding, First Aid, & CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. After registering for the course through the Y, participants must also pass a skills pre-test on the first day of the course. Pre-test skills include: Swim 300 yds • Tread water for 2 minutes • Swim 15 yds, dive down to retrieve a 10 lb. brick & swim back to the wall in 1 min, 40 sec. The skills test must be successfully completed for a participant to continue with the course

 

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American Red Cross First Aid

(Ages 15+ years) Upon successful completion of the course, the participant will be certified in American Red Cross CPR/AED and/or First Aid. Certification(s) lasts for 2 years.

 

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YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor

This course provides participants with the basic knowledge and skills to teach YMCA swim lessons. It includes both land and pool sessions and lesson planning, teaching methodology, class organization, class components, and skills for the YMCA progressive program. Prerequisites: Current Certifications: CPR Professional Rescuer, First Aid, AED, and Oxygen Administration (must provide proof). Registration Information: Must register with YUSA and the Rose E. Schneider Family YMCA.

 

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