Lifeguard Certification
The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati Lifeguard Training course is the most comprehensive program available, including certifications in CPR/AED, Basic Life Support, First Aid and Oxygen Administration. Training in equipment-based rescues for aquatic environments, accident prevention, and decision-making skills prepare participants for employment.
Participants must be 16 years old (unless otherwise stated) before the start of class. Attendance, full participation and successful completion of written tests and performance of all water skills are required. All classes have class dates/times that are mandatory for the session to obtain certification.
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Lifeguard Trainings
Lifeguard Training
Campbell County YMCA
1437 S Ft Thomas Ave, Fort Thomas, KY 41075
May 7–11
5/7 (5–9 pm), 5/8 (5–9 pm), 5/9 (9 am–6 pm), 5/10 (9 am–6 pm), 5/11 (4–8 pm)
LPropes@cincinnatiymca.org
M.E. Lyons YMCA
8108 Clough Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45244
May 8–11
5/8 (4–8 pm), 5/9 (8 am–6 pm), 5/10 (12:30–5:30 pm), 5/11 (4–8 pm)
zdickerson@cincinnatiymca.org
M.E. Lyons YMCA
8108 Clough Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45244
June 2–5
6/2 (8 am–4 pm), 6/3 (8 am–4 pm), 6/4 (8 am–4 pm), 6/5 (8 am–2 pm)
zdickerson@cincinnatiymca.org
Campbell County YMCA
1437 S Ft Thomas Ave, Fort Thomas, KY 41075
June 6–9
6/6 (12–8 pm), 6/7 (12–8 pm), 6/8 (12–8 pm), 6/9 (12–8 pm)
LPropes@cincinnatiymca.org
Please fill out a lifeguard interest form to share your interest in participating in one of our upcoming lifeguard certification courses and someone will reach out to you with the next available class at your preferred branch.
Pricing:
For YMCA Applicants and Employees:
YMCA Lifeguard v6: Free
American Red Cross Lifeguard: $50
For non-YMCA Applicants and Employees:
YMCA Lifeguard v6: $300
American Red Cross Lifeguard: $350
Training Requirements
Participants must be 16 years old by the last day of class for YMCA Lifeguard Training.
Participants must be 15 years old by the last day of class for Red Cross Lifeguard Training.
Attendance, full participation and successful completion of written tests and performance of all water skills are required. All classes have class dates/times that are mandatory for the session to obtain certification.
Participants must be able to:
- Tread water for at least 2 minutes
- Swim 100 yards of front crawl
- Swim 50 yards each of front crawl with head up, sidestroke, breaststroke, breaststroke with head up, inverted breaststroke kick with hands on stomach
- Perform a feet-first surface dive in 8 to 10 feet of water and then swim underwater for 15 feet
- Perform a series of tasks given by the instructor to demonstrate listening and scanning ability as well as stamina and endurance
Items to Bring to Class:
- Swimsuit and Towel (for females a one-piece suit is required)
- Pen
- Proof of Age
- A student under the age of 18 must bring a minor permission form sign by parent and participant
- Fanny Pack, Whistle, and CPR mask (these will be provided after completion of physical competency test)
- Change of clothes
- Open Mind
Teen Aquatic Safety Assistant
Ages 14 & Up | Teen Aquatic Safety Assistant
The course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to become a lifeguard and professional rescuer. Participants will be certified in American Safety and Health Institute’s (ASHI) courses: CPR Pro (BLS) for the Professional Rescuer, Basic First Aid for the Community, and Emergency Oxygen Administration.
This course does not provide participants with lifeguard training or certification. Students must pass the physical skills test prior to the class and must be 14 years of age by the last day of the scheduled class.
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Campbell County in Ft. Thomas , KY
