Lifeguard Certification at the YMCA of Saginaw

Are you ready to take the plunge into lifesaving? The Saginaw YMCA offers American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, Recertification, and CPR/First Aid/AED training to equip participants with the skills needed to prevent and respond to emergencies in and out of the water.

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About the Course:
This course combines online and in-person training to prepare participants for real-world situations. Participants will learn how to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies while providing professional-level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and sudden illnesses.

Requirements:

Age: Participants must be at least 15 years old by the final scheduled session.
Prerequisite Swim Test:
- Proof of identity and age required.
- Test includes:
  - Endurance swim.
  - Treading water using only legs.
  - Timed retrieval of a 10-pound submerged object and exiting the water without steps or ladders.
Online Coursework: Must be completed before in-person training sessions.

Course Details:

Format: Blended learning (online + in-person sessions).
Duration: 21 hours and 30 minutes of in-person instruction, plus independent online coursework.
Certification: Upon successful completion, participants will earn a certificate valid for 2 years, which includes:
- Lifeguarding or Shallow Water Lifeguarding.
- CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid.

To Pass the Course:

Complete all online modules in advance.
Attend all in-person sessions.
Actively participate in activities, drills, and scenarios.
Demonstrate proficiency in all skills taught.
Score at least 80% on the final written exam.
Pass the final skill assessments.

For current lifeguards, recertification ensures your skills and knowledge stay sharp. This blended learning course combines online adaptive modules with in-person review and skill assessments.

What’s Included:

Review of videos and course content.
Pre-assessments to test out of modules or specific learning objectives.
In-person skill reviews and final assessments.

Even if you’re not pursuing lifeguard certification, you can still learn lifesaving techniques. This standalone course is available for $75 per individual and provides essential skills for handling emergencies.

Interested in certification or recertification? Contact the Aquatics Department to get started. Participants must:

Schedule a prerequisite swim test for new lifeguard certification.
Coordinate directly with our team to finalize registration.

Phone: Call us at 989-753-7721

Lifeguard Certification

Requirements:

Age: Participants must be at least 15 years old by the final scheduled session.
Prerequisite Swim Test:
- Proof of identity and age required.
- Test includes:
  - Endurance swim.
  - Treading water using only legs.
  - Timed retrieval of a 10-pound submerged object and exiting the water without steps or ladders.
Online Coursework: Must be completed before in-person training sessions.

Course Details:

Format: Blended learning (online + in-person sessions).
Duration: 21 hours and 30 minutes of in-person instruction, plus independent online coursework.
Certification: Upon successful completion, participants will earn a certificate valid for 2 years, which includes:
- Lifeguarding or Shallow Water Lifeguarding.
- CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid.

To Pass the Course:

Complete all online modules in advance.
Attend all in-person sessions.
Actively participate in activities, drills, and scenarios.
Demonstrate proficiency in all skills taught.
Score at least 80% on the final written exam.
Pass the final skill assessments.

Recertification Courses

For current lifeguards, recertification ensures your skills and knowledge stay sharp. This blended learning course combines online adaptive modules with in-person review and skill assessments.

What’s Included: