Lifeguard Certification & Recertification Courses

Fri Dec 27 2024 at 10:00 am to Mon Dec 30 2024 at 05:00 pm UTC-05:00

339 N Washington St, Butler, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 16001 | Butler

Butler YMCA
Publisher/HostButler YMCA
Lifeguard Certification & Recertification Courses
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This course is for those who wish to become a certified lifeguard. Must be age 15 by course end date.
Friday, December 27th 10:00am-5:00pm
Saturday, December 28th 10:00am-5:00pm
Sunday, December 29th 10:00am-5:00pm
Monday, December 30th 10:00am-5:00pm
Attendance at all classes is mandatory. ** Classes will be held at the Butler YMCA **
Swim Test: All candidates must pass the swim test on day one of the course, Friday, December 27th. 75% of the registration fee will be refunded if the student cannot pass the swim test. For more information, please contact the Aquatics Director at the Butler Y at [email protected].
Pre-Swim Test Requirements:
#1: Jump in, submerge, resurface and swim 150 yards continuously, tread water for 2 minutes, and then swim 50 more yards. While swimming, you must keep your face in the water and demonstrate good breath control. You may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed. When treading, you must use only your legs.
#2: Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds. Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Your face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed. Surface dive (head-first or feet-first) to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on your back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping your face at or near the surface. Swimming the distance underwater is not permitted. Exit the water without using a ladder or the steps.
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RE-CERTIFICATION COURSE
In-Person December 30th. Online Learning for 6 hours MUST be completed prior to December 30th or you cannot attend the in-person portion.
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