This course is designed to educate and certify upcoming guards on the appropriate skills needed to be a lifeguard. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive their certification in Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR / AED for the Professional Rescuer.
(Ages 15+) This course will be held:
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Friday, December 27 10:00am-5:00pm
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Saturday, December 28 10:00am-5:00pm
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Sunday, December 29 10:00am-5:00pm
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Monday, December 30 10:00am-5:00pm
(All classes are mandatory and held at the Butler YMCA, unless otherwise noted. A pre-swim test will be held on the first night of class; participants who do not pass the swim test will be refunded 75% of course costs.)
Pre-Swim Test Requirements:
- #1: Jump in, submerge, resurface and swim 150 yards continuously, tread water for 2 minutes, and then swim 50 more yards. While swimming, you must keep your face in the water and demonstrate good breath control. You may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed. When treading, you must use only your legs.
- #2: Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds. Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Your face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed. Surface dive (head-first or feet-first) to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on your back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping your face at or near the surface. Swimming the distance underwater is not permitted. Exit the water without using a ladder or the steps.
Re-certification Course will be 6 hours of online work and In-Person Monday, December 30, 2024 from 10:00 am-5:00pm. Online Learning for 6 hours MUST be completed prior to December 30th or you cannot attend the in-person portion.
PLUS: When you get certified with us and then join our Lifeguard team, we will reimburse you 50% of the certification cost! Employment Opportunities: Part-Time Lifeguards & Swim Instructors. Learn more about employment opportunities: https://bit.ly/Butler-employment