Do you need your Red Cross Lifeguard certification recertified? The Daviess Co Family YMCA is now offering a Lifeguarding Recertification Course that includes a recert in Lifeguarding with CPR/AED/First Aid for the Professional Rescuer. Those needing recertification must already currently hold a valid lifeguard certification through the Red Cross that will expire before the recert class or has expired/will expire within 30 days of the class date.  

PRECOURSE: 

The precourse must be completed and passed at the beginning of the first-class session which includes a 300-meter swim (100 freestyle, 100 breaststroke, 100 either or combination of the two), 2-minute tread with no hands and a timed 10lb brick retrieval. Participants who need precourse help to strengthen endurance or stroke skills prior to the course can request a precourse help session with an instructor.  

COST:

Members $85, Non-Members $85 (This cost includes a $25 nonrefundable fee for cancellations or dropouts within 1 week or more of the course. No refunds will be given for cancellations under one week from the course date nor if the participant does not pass all 3 parts of the precourse or any of the test portions).

DATES: Apr 5-6, 2023 

DAY & TIME:  Wednesday 5:00-9:00pm & Thursday 5:00-9:00pm (if needed) 

LOCATION: Daviess Co Family YMCA Pool & After School Room

Min Capacity: 4 participants 

Max Capacity: 10 participants 

Do you love swimming and people and want to make a difference? Lifeguarding is for you! To become a lifeguard, one must obtain a verified lifeguard certification. We offer an American Red Cross Lifeguarding Course that includes a certification in Lifeguarding as well as CPR/AED/First Aid for the Professional Rescuer.  

ONLINE LEARNING:  

Upon registration, participants will receive a link via email to complete the online learning portion of the course prior to the in-person portion of the class. The online portion MUST be completed before the first day of the in-person class session in order to continue the course. There are no exceptions. Participants must complete the 8-hour online learning with a score of 80% or higher on the final online test.

PRECOURSE: 

Those interested in signing up for this course must pass the precourse at the beginning of the first-class session which includes a 300-meter swim (100 freestyle, 100 breaststroke, 100 either or combination of the two), 2-minute tread with no hands and a timed 10lb brick retrieval. Participants who need precourse help to strengthen endurance or stroke skills prior to the course can request a precourse help session with an instructor.  

AGE: Must be 15 by the on or before the final scheduled session of the course  

COST: Members $160, Non-Members $185 (This cost includes a $50 nonrefundable fee for cancellations or dropouts within 1 week or more of the course. No refunds will be given for cancellations under one week from the course date nor if the participant does not pass all 3 parts of the precourse or any of the test portions). 

DATES:         Session 1: Mar 2-4, 2023

                        Session 2:  May 11-13, 2023

DAY & TIME: Thursday 5:00-9:00pm, Friday 5:00-9:00pm and Saturday 9:00am-completion   

LOCATION: Daviess Co Family YMCA Pool & After School Room

Min Capacity: 4 participants 

Max Capacity: 10 participants