Cumberland Cape Atlantic YMCA

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Keep an eye out for our next Pre-Screening Dates!

Members: FREE

Non-Members: $5.00/date   

Participants must successfully complete all pre-screening skills and be 15 years or older to register for Lifeguard Certification classes.

Prerequisite swimming skills needed to pass the pre-screening test for updated ARC Lifeguarding R.24 Course:

1. Swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest: incudes jumping into water and totally submerging, swimming 150 yds, 2 minutes of treading only using legs, swimming an additional 50 yards; may use goggles; must be completed with either front crawl or breaststroke –swimming on back and side are not permitted.

2. Timed Event: Swim 20 yards, Surface dive 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound brick and swim 20 yards holding brick with both hands and keeping face at or near the surface so able to get a breath, & exit water without using ladder or steps, without goggles (within 1 minute and 40 secs.).

AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD COURSE – BLENDED LEARNING:

Individuals who complete the prerequisite swimming skills are permitted to sign up for the Lifeguard Training course. This is a Blended Learning class and will require online training on a computer or tablet. Bring proof of age, a bathing suit, and a towel. Must turn 15 years old before the last day.

Keep an eye out for our next class!

*Deep water portion of the course and final exam will be held at offsite location

YMCA Members: $275.00

Non-Members: $325.00

100% Attendance required for ALL scheduled dates

• Individuals who complete the prerequisite swimming skills are eligible to sign up for the Lifeguard Training course. This is a Blended Learning class and will require online training to be done on a computer or tablet and virtual class sessions on Zoom as well as in-person manikin and water rescue skills.
• Successful performance of the Prescreening skills and be 15 years old.
• Successful completion of assignments, written test, and water skills are required for certification. The course includes all the up-to-date course/materials for Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications.
• Fee includes ARC LG manual, pocket mask and fanny pack and certification fee

Recertification for those with a current (not expired past 30 days) certification card in ARC Lifeguard, First Aid, & Pro CPR/AED training. Come in prepared to perform all the skills from the 2024 Lifeguarding Manual. Must complete one pre-screening session.

Please bring: bathing suit, towel, proof of certification, copy of the most recent 2024 Lifeguarding Manual (available for purchase), adult and pediatric resuscitation masks (available for purchase)

New Session information: TBA
Please email mdesjardins@ccaymca.org if you are interested.
Class Fees: LG Re-Cert Class Members: $100   |  Non-Members: $125