Lifeguard

This course provides the knowledge & skills needed to become a lifeguard.

Minimum age 16 by the last day of the scheduled course.
Physical Competency Requirements (conducted in class on the first day):

The following phases must be completed in succession.

Phase 1:

Phase 2:

Swim 50 yards of each: Front crawl with head up, Sidestroke, Breaststroke, Breaststroke with head up, Elementary backstroke kick with hands on chest
Perform a feet first surface dive in 8 feet of water and swim underwater for 15 feet

Phase 3:

Sprint for a distance of approx. 60 feet, and then perform an arm-over-arm surface dive in 8 feet of water
Pick up an object from the bottom of the pool, surface, tread water for at least 1 minute with legs only, and replace the object back to the bottom of the pool where it was found
Swim the remaining length to end of pool, and hoist yourself out of the water
Immediately begin compressions on an adult manikin for 1 minute or 100 compressions; stand and listen for directions from instructor
Quickly walk over to an elevated lifeguard stand, climb onto the lifeguard stand, sit down, look near your feet for a colored shape, and find the matching colored shape while scanning the pool area
Scan and identify an object located somewhere in the pool area
Stand up and blow a whistle loud and clearly shout "the Y is great" and then exit lifeguard stand

100% participation and 100% attendance to all days
Must score 80% or higher on each section of the YMCA Lifeguard tests
Must score 80% or higher on the CPR Pro, Basic First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen written tests
Successfully perform all practical skills
Successfully demonstrate the ability to prevent, recognize, activate emergency action plan, rescue, provide emergency care, and complete reports
Successfully demonstrate strength and maturity to be a Lifeguard to prevent accidents and also respond to emergencies through classroom and pool scenarios

Cost: $200 ($50 non-refundable), no cost if you agree to work here. email ben@athensymca.org for more information.

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YASA - Youth Aquatic Safety Assistant (Junior Lifeguard)

minimum age - 14 y/o

Cost: $75, no cost if you agree to work here.

RECERTIFICATION LIFEGUARD COURSES

**Must have current lifeguard, CPR Pro/AED, First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen cards**

*Must hold current YMCA Lifeguard Certification for this course*

No Classes Scheduled at this time.

Cost: $100 ($50 non-refundable) *Save $50.00 if you kept your books*