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. Prior to class registration, participants must register and pass the mandatory pre-test, which includes a 300-yard swim, a two-minute tread, and a timed brick retrieval from the deep end of the pool.

LIFEGUARD 2-YR. CERTIFICATION CLASS

Pre-test fee: $10
> $350 for members
> $375 for non-members

Blending Learning Format Course: The primary purpose of the American Red Cross Blended Lifeguarding course is to provide entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide professional-level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over. The blended learning option combines online learning with in-person skill sessions conducted by a Red Cross-certified instructor.

Mandatory Prerequisites:
• Must be at least 15 years old by the last day of the course

• Successful completion of skills pre-test:

o 300-yard continuous swim (freestyle and/or breaststroke)
o Tread water with no hands for 2 minutes
o Swim approx. 20 yards, surface dive to depth of 7-12 feet, retrieve 10lb object, kick on back carrying the object approx. 20 yards, exit the pool without the ladder in under 1 minute and 40 seconds

Certifications Earned [valid for 2 years]:
• Lifeguarding
• CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
• Standard First Aid

We run classes year-round for members and non members at Camp Zehnder YMCA, Freehold Family YMCA, Old Bridge Family YMCA, and Red Bank Family YMCA. Please view each branch’s current class offerings below.

CERTIFY AT THE Y AND WE’LL REIMBURSE YOUR COURSE FEE!
CONTACT THE BRANCH AQUATICS DIRECTOR FOR FURTHER DETAILS.

What to Bring to Class:
swimsuit, towel, change of clothes, pen or pencil & notebook

Contact:

> Freehold & Old Bridge: Christina Huang, Aquatics Director, chuang@ymcanj.org
> Camp Zehnder & Red Bank: Megan Mansfield, Aquatics Director, mmansfield@ymcanj.org

*Please note: No refunds once class starts or for failure due to performance or attendance
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Camp Zehnder Y

TBD

Freehold Family Y

Pre-test:
Sep. 29 | 6:30-7:30p.m.
Classes
Oct. 9, 15, 16 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Pre-test:
Dec. 1 | 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Classes
Dec. 11, 17, 18 | 10a.m.-6p.m.

Old Bridge Family Y

Pre-test:
Sep. 16 | 3-4 p.m.
Classes
Sep. 16 | 4-9 p.m.
Sep. 17 & 18 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Pre-test:
Nov. 11 | 3-4p.m.
Classes
Nov. 11 | 4-9 p.m.
Nov. 12 & 13 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Red Bank Family Y

TBD

LIFEGUARD RE-CERTIFICATION CLASS

Class Fee:

> $145 for members
> $165 for non-members

Freehold Family YMCA

September 25 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

November 6 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Old Bridge Family YMCA

October 22 | 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

December 10 | 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

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Mandatory Prerequisites:

  • Must show proof of current Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
  • Must be at least 15 years old by the last day of the course
  • Successful completion of skills pre-test:
    • 300-yard continuous swim (freestyle and/or breaststroke)
    • Tread water with no hands for 2 minutes
    • Swim approx. 20 yards, surface dive to depth of 7-12 feet, retrieve 10lb object, kick on back carrying the object approx. 20 yards, exit the pool without the ladder in under 1 minute and 40 seconds

Certifications Earned [valid for 2 years]:

  • Lifeguarding
  • CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
  • Standard First Aid