The YMCA offers Lifeguarding classes throughout the year. Participants must be 16 years of age prior to beginning class. Individuals must complete the following requirements: a long shallow drive, 500 yards of front crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke, inverted breaststroke, and sidestroke kick; tread water 2 minutes using legs only; and surface dive to bottom of pool. After successfully completing the course, participants will be certified in YMCA lifeguarding, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED Essentials, Oxygen Administration, and First Aid.

Our next Lifeguard class will be offered in November, 2008.

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