AMERICAN RED CROSS COURSES

All American Red Cross courses have MANDATORY attendance requirements for certification.

Lifeguard Training
(Minimum age 15 by end of course)

Gain the necessary skills to qualify as a non-surf lifeguard. Prerequisites are: swim 500 yards combination of front crawl and breaststroke; perform a surface dive 9 feet to retrieve a 10 pound brick then swim back, holding the brick on top of the water. Candidates must be 16 to work as a lifeguard in Wisconsin . The fee includes your books and certifications for CPR-Professional, First Aid, AED and Lifeguard Training. Must attend every class, NO EXCEPTIONS ! Class meets in the training room and pool.

Price: YMCA Member $195; Community Participants $215

Water Safety Instructor
(Minimum age 16 by end of course)

Learn how to conduct and evaluate swimming and water safety courses. Prerequisite is stroke competency through ARC Swim Level 4. . The fee includes your books and certifications for Water Safety Instructor and Water Fitness. Must attend every class, NO EXCEPTIONS! Class meets in the conference room and pool.

Price: YMCA Members $195; Community Participants $215

Lifeguard Training Instructor
(Minimum age 17 – demonstrated competency in all related skills – possession of current certifications)

Interest list – pending instructor – details to be announced

Water Safety Instructor Trainer
( Minimum age 17 – current WSI certification – demonstrated competency at ARC Level 4 Swim Level)

Interest list – pending instructor – details to be announced

Re-Certification Courses

Review courses for updated Red Cross standards of care for both the Lay and Professional rescuers. Contact Courtney Daniels , Aquatic Director YMCA-North for more information. Call Reception Desk to sign up for review course. Cost includes the price of books.

Aquatic Directors:

Volunteers Needed: The YMCA is a fun, positive place to work. A new session means new hours, new schedules and new opportunities. Flexible shifts and responsibilities are available. Stop by nearest YMCA today for an application.

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