Various certification programs are offered at the YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo. Get certified!
Lifeguard
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The YMCA's lifeguard certification course includes CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, and First Aid certifications. All participants must meet the minimum age* required as of the first day of class and be able to pass the pre coure skills test. Class dates/schedules are arranged by the Aquatics department and are offered at the Maple and Portage sites.
Call Renee Whalen at Maple 345-9622 x173 or Kat Cyr-Lopez at Portage 324.9622 x420 for more information.
Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Course
December 27-30, 2023
Wednesday 12/27 12:30-5p
Thursday 12/28 12:30-5p
Friday 12/29 12:30-5p
Saturday 12/30 9a-3p
Participants must attend all sessions.
Cost: $200 YMCA member/ $250 Non-Member
Location: Portage
Registration will open Friday, December 8 @1p
Requirements
Age 15 or above
All students must pass a pre-course swimming skills test prior to taking lifeguarding courses. This includes a 300-yard swim using front crawl and breaststroke, a 2-minute tread using legs only and the ability to retrieve a 10-lb dive weight from 7 ft deep, surface and swim 20 yds with the weight, using legs only and exit the pool without using a ladder within 100 seconds.
