For more information on times, dates, and cost of training, Contact Erin Johnson, Aquatics Coordinator, at 315-253-5304 ext 1012 or email Erin
YMCA CERTIFICATIONS
YMCA Lifeguard Certification Course with Waterfront
The course is designed to provide the participants with the knowledge and skills needed to be a lifeguard and professional rescuers. Participants will be certified in CPR Pro for the Professional Rescuer, Basic First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen Administration. The course covers safety skills, accident prevention, scanning, guarding techniques, emergency systems, rescue skills, first aid in aquatic environments, spinal injury management, open water dangers, legal responsibilities, pool management, and information on how to get a job as a lifeguard.
Next Class: Monday - Friday, June 26-30
Class Dates
Monday, June 26 Tuesday, June 27
Wednesday, June 28 Thursday, June 29
Friday, June 30
How To Register
1. Successfully complete the prerequisite swim
Attend one of the following pre-scheduled swim times. No pre-registration is required.
Thursday, May 18, 10:30 am -12:30 pm
Wednesday, May 25: 5:30 -7:30 pm
2. Immediately following successful completion, register at our Member Services Desk.
Fee:
Auburn Y Members: $300
General Public $350
3. Please be sure to submit your preferred email so that you can receive the information
for the online portion of this class.
** Note online portion must be completed prior to the first in-person class
Lifeguard Re-Certification
Extend your lifeguard certification for two years. Required certifications must be current
Y-Swim Lesson Instructor
Certification course requires 24 hours of class and pool time. Participants should be able to perform all strokes.
Y-Aquatic Safety Assistant (YASA)
Course for ages 14 and up. Course will prepare you to take the Lifeguard Course.
ASHI TRAININGS...American Safety and Health Institute
Basic First Aid
Four-hour course designed to give the knowledge to provide assistance to someone who is injured or becomes ill suddenly.
Blended Basic First Aid
Learning combines on-line and classroom learning. Must register 2 weeks prior to class date and complete on-line portion before class.
CPR/Professional Rescuer
CPR/Professional Rescurer or Red Cross BLS training is required for all lifeguards, paramedics and health care professionals.
Emergency Oxygen Administration
Two-hour course offers training in delivery of emergency oxygen.