YMCA In Newton

276 Church St., Newton Corner, MA 02458  P: 617-244-6050

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Programs : Aquatics : Additional Programs : Lifeguard Training

Lifeguard Training

3-Day Crash Course - Lifeguard Training

This course is an American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certification course. The purpose of this course is to train professional rescuers in the skills necessary to recognize and to provide lifesaving care to individuals in the water. Pre-requisites include being 15 years of age, completing a 300 yard swim (combination of crawl stroke and breaststroke) and must be able to surface dive to retrieve a 10lb brick and swim 20 yards. In order to receive certifications, participants must be able to complete all practical skills and pass a written exam. CPR and AED for the Professional Rescuer certifications included. Minimum of 5 participants needed in order for the course to run.

Participants must be able be 15 years of age or older, must be able to swim 300 yards continuously (combination of breaststroke and front crawl), and submerge and retrieve a 10lb brick and swim 20 yards.

Please contact the Aquatics Office for more information and to register, 617-244-6050, ext 3650.

 

Members: $225        
Non-Members: $300 

 

 

Mission Statement:

The West Suburban YMCA, located in Newton, Massachusetts, is a nonprofit community service organization made possible because of charitable donations, member support, and dedicated volunteers. The YMCA is devoted to the education, physical health, mental well-being and moral development of children, families, and communities and is committed to this simple policy: Nobody will be turned away from our programs and facilities due to an inability to pay. The Y strives to incorporate all its programs with the core values of honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility.