YMCA Lifeguard Training
The Pelham Family Branch YMCA is very excited about offering the NEW YMCA On the Guard Lifeguard Training Program.
We will have lots of class dates from Jan to May that will fit in just about everyone's schedules. Listed below are all the of the prerequisite and class dates. Please note that you will have to register for the prerequisite class to be able to attend the lifeguard training class.
Prerequisite Class Dates (Please note that you will have to pay the non-refundable deposit of $70 before you can attend this class)
May 14th 6-8pm
Physical Competencies (These will be done on the prerequisite class days)
Phase 1
Tread water for 2 minutes (legs only)
Swim 100 yards of front crawl
Phase 2
Swim 50 yards of each:
Front crawl with the head up
Sidestroke
Breaststroke
Breaststroke with the head up
Elementary backstroke kick with hands on the chest
Perform a feetfirst surface dive in 8 to 10 feet of water (or maximum depth of training facility). Then swim underwater for 15 feet.
Phase 3
Participants will start in the water at the shallow end and perform the following:
Sprint for a distance of approximately 60 feet and then perform an arm-over-arm surface dive in 8 to 10 feet of water (or maximum depth of training facility).
Pick up an object (dive ring) from the bottom of the pool, surface and tread water for at least 1 minute with legs only, and then replace the object back on the bottom of the pool where it was found.
Surface and swim the remaining length to the end of the pool and hoist yourself out of water without using a ladder or other assistance.
Immediately begin compression on an adult manikin for 1 minute or 100 compressions; stand and listen to directions from instructor.
Once you have successfully completed the physical competencies your instructor will give you the eLearning assignments that will need to be completed by the first day of class. Failure to compete the eLearning assignments will result in not being able to complete the course and you will not receive a refund.
Training Class Dates (Please note that the remaining balance of $150 will be due on the first day of class)
May 16-20
Class times unless already noted are as follows:
Wed-Fri 4-9pm Sat 9-5pm and Sunday 9am-1pm
We are looking forward to preparing to for the best job in the world. When you have completed this class you will be certified as a YMCA Lifeguard with these additional certifications from ASHI (American Safety and Health Institute) CPR Pro, Oxygen Administration, and First Aid.
Click here to register for any of the classes listed above
For more information please contact:
Jennifer Dick
jdick@ymcabham.org