Lifeguarding

At the Summerville Family YMCA, our Lifeguards can obtain their First Aid and CPR/AED certifications. To become certified, you must complete all prerequisites, pass all skill and written tests, and attend all classes. (We will pay for these certifications, please contact Susan Nesselrode at gro.acmyellivremmusobfsctd-6693e6@NnasuS for more information).

Ages 15+

This course is designed to give participants the skills and knowledge needed to be lifeguards in pools and aquatic environments. This comprehensive course is through the American Red Cross with Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications included. There are no makeup classes and participants must attend all scheduled classes. Before class registration, participants must register and pass the mandatory pre-test, which consists of a 300-yard swim, a two-minute tread, and a timed brick retrieval from the deep end of the pool.