Lifeguard Certification & Recertification

These classes include Red Cross Lifeguard book and certification, the American Red Cross CPR certification for the Professional Rescuer (with AED) and First Aid Certification & pocket mask.  Must attend all classes to complete course.

Participant Details:

• Participants must be at least 15 years old prior to start of class.
• Registration Fee: $175
• Recertification Fee:  $75
• Held at the Scottsbluff Family YMCA

Prerequisites:

Must Be Able To:

• Swim 300 yards of mixed strokes (freestyle & breaststroke).
• Tread water for 2 minutes using legs only.
• Swim 20 yards, surface dive 10 feet, retrieve 10 pound weight and swim 20 yards in 1 minute 40 seconds. Swim goggles are not permitted.

   Lifeguard Class:

•  Participants must attend all days to successfully complete course
• Sack lunch, snacks, water bottle, swim suit and towel are required every day. 

Contact the YMCA for class dates at 308.635-2318