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Dow Bay Area Family YMCA

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Dow Bay Area Family YMCA

LIFEGUARD
CERTIFICATION
CLASSES

BECOME An American Red Cross LIFEGUARD

We at the YMCA are excited for your interest to take the course and become an American Red Cross (ARC) certified Lifeguard. By the end, Lifeguard candidates will learn, demonstrate, and receive a certificate in the skills of Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR and AED valid for 2 years. Please understand that registration does not guarantee one’s completion of the course and a certification.

Prior to registration, participants must perform and successfully complete the prerequisite skills to become candidates for the course. This includes 2 tests:

  • Swim-Tread-Swim sequence

    Jump feet-first at the deep end and swim 150 yards (free/breast), then tread water with hands under the armpits, swim another 50 yards (free/breast), and then exit the pool without the ladder or steps.

  • Timed Brick Retrieval

    Jump from the shallow end of the pool and swim 20 yards. Perform a surface dive and pick up a 10lb brick from the pool bottom. With the brick on one’s chest and with both hands holding the brick, they must kick back to the starting point, place the brick on the deck, and exit the water without the ladder or steps. This full sequence must be completed within 1-minute and 40 seconds.

It is the responsibility of the participant to arrive and complete these prerequisite tests before the registration date closes. Once these tests are concluded and a participant is deemed successful, they are a candidate for the course and may register via our front desk on that day.

After the class registration closes, the candidates will receive a Welcome Letter containing all links, agenda, and materials. The Blended Learning section must be completed before the first day of the course, and verification via email proof will be required. You can review the contents of the Welcome Letter by clicking here.

Please contact the Assistant Aquatics Director via email should you have other questions or concerns at akuehne@ymcabaycity.org.

Candidates must attend all classes. Candidates must be 15 years of age before or on the last class day.

Failure to complete the prerequisites before the registration dates closes and the Blended Learning before the first on-site date will result in dismissal from the course.

SCHEDULE

Candidates MUST attend all class dates. There are no makeups for class dates. 

Registration is in-house only.

Contact us with additional questions
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LIFEGUARD
CERTIFICATION CLASSES

BECOME An American Red Cross LIFEGUARD

We at the YMCA are excited for your interest to take the course and become an American Red Cross (ARC) certified Lifeguard. By the end, Lifeguard candidates will learn, demonstrate, and receive a certificate in the skills of Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR and AED valid for 2 years. Please understand that registration does not guarantee one’s completion of the course and a certification. Participants must be 15 years of age prior, or on the day of, the last course day.

To be successful in the course, participants must complete pre-course work before the first listed course day, in order:
  • Participants must perform and successfully complete the prerequisite skills to be considered a candidate for the course. This includes 2 tests:

  • Swim-Tread-Swim sequence

    Jump feet-first at the deep end and swim 150 yards (free/breast), then tread water with hands under the armpits, swim another 50 yards (free/breast), and then exit the pool without the ladder or steps.

  • Timed Brick Retrieval

    Jump from the shallow end of the pool and swim 20 yards. Perform a surface dive and pick up a 10lb brick from the pool bottom. With the brick on one’s chest and with both hands holding the brick, they must kick back to the starting point, place the brick on the deck, and exit the water without the ladder or steps. This full sequence must be completed within 1-minute and 40 seconds.

  • Candidates will register and make payment for the course, providing information for their online coursework
  • After the class registration closes, the candidates will receive a Welcome Letter containing all links, agenda, materials, and the required Lifeguard Manual. The Blended Learning section must be completed before the first day of the course, and verification via email proof will be required. You can review the contents of the Welcome Letter by clicking here.

Candidates will arrive to the first class day with two tasks completed, and the following materials required for use:

  1. Blended learning modules with verification email
    end of the chapter review questions chapters 1-4 in the lifeguard manual
  2. A hip pack, whistle, and pocket mask (pear or blob-style)

Upon your registration, you as the candidate agree that any failure to complete these items in order as listed above, and/or failure to communicate with Aquatics department staff of dropouts will result in immediate dismissal from the course. You also agree that partial, full, or no refunds for payment are held at the Y’s discrepancy.

Minimum of 4 candidates required per session.

Please contact the Assistant Aquatics Director via email should you have other questions or concerns at akuehne@ymcabaycity.org

CouRSE SCHEDULE

Candidates MUST attend the prerequisite test session day and all subsequent Lifeguarding Course class dates as listed. There are no makeups days for this program.

The Y will not give refunds for no-shows or if patrons do not follow the steps in the order.

Registration is in-house, in-person only.

Contact us with additional questions
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  • Reservations are for members only.

  • Reservations can be made up to 5 days in advance or until one hour before the class starts. If you wish to reserve a spot within one hour before class starts, please call the MEMBER SERVICE DESK.

  • Please be on time for your reservation. If you are late for your appointment, you will not get additional time. (e.g. your reserved lap swim time is 9am-9:45am, but you do not get in the pool until 9:20am, your reservation still ends at 9:45am.)

  • Reservations can also be made at the MEMBER SERVICE DESK or by calling us at 989.895.8596

  • There are daily/weekly limits on some classes/areas to give opportunities to other members. The system will let you know if your daily/weekly limit has been reached.

  • If you are unable to attend your reserved appointment, please cancel your appointment online or call the MEMBER SERVICE DESK.

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Reservation Reminders:

  • Reservations are for members only.

  • Reservations can be made up to 5 days in advance or until one hour before the class starts. If you wish to reserve a spot within one hour before class starts, please call the Member Service Desk.

  • Please be on time for your reservation. If you are late for your appointment, you will not get additional time. (e.g. your reserved lap swim time is 9am-9:45am, but you do not get in the pool until 9:20am, your reservation still ends at 9:45am.)

  • Reservations can also be made at the Member Service Desk or by calling us at 989.895.8596

  • There are daily/weekly limits on some classes/areas to give opportunities to other members. The system will let you know if your daily/weekly limit has been reached.

  • If you are unable to attend your reserved appointment, please cancel your appointment online or call the Member Service Desk.
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  • Reservations are for members only.

  • Reservations can be made up to 5 days in advance or until one hour before the class starts. If you wish to reserve a spot within one hour before class starts, please call the Member Service Desk.

  • Please be on time for your reservation. If you are late for your appointment, you will not get additional time. (e.g. your reserved lap swim time is 9am-9:45am, but you do not get in the pool until 9:20am, your reservation still ends at 9:45am.)

  • Reservations can also be made at the Member Service Desk or by calling us at 989.895.8596

  • There are daily/weekly limits on some classes/areas to give opportunities to other members. The system will let you know if your daily/weekly limit has been reached.

  • If you are unable to attend your reserved appointment, please cancel your appointment online or call the Member Service Desk.

Financial AsSistance Programs

Individuals will not be turned away from participating in programs, activities, and/or membership due to their inability to pay. The Y maintains a generous financial assistance program for youth, adults, and families who demonstrate financial need. Funding for this program is provided by fundraising events at the Dow Bay Area Family YMCA and community-wide donors.

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