All participants must meet the minimum age required as of the first day of class and swim 500 yards. National accreditation for certified personal training designation is available on a fee basis. This course includes first aid, aed training, and cpr for the professional rescuer. Class datesschedules are arranged by the aquatic department and are offered at the maple and portage branches. You are training to become a professional lifeguard, taking responsibility for the lives of people who. A ymca lifeguard manual, hip pack, whistle, and resuscitation mask will be provided. Candidates are responsible for providing their own participant manual. Become certified a certified ymca lifeguard and become a part of the team. This fee includes all the course training listed below, books and a rescue mask. Lifeguard training knoxville certification classes. Classes are offered at various ymca branches throughout st. Cpr american heart association and ashi bls courses, mask and book provided.
Ymca lifeguards hiring and training gateway region ymca. Lifeguard certification and recertification this course teaches lifeguards the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. Recertify necessary skills to qualify as a lifeguard. For the classroom portion, participants need the class book passed out on first day, a pen and. It focuses on water rescue and safety and prepares lifeguards to anticipate and prevent dangers. This member code of conduct is subject to modification at the discretion of the ymca of greater richmond. Class size is limited so preregistration is recommended. We are proud to serve our community through programs and services that focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Through classroom activities, group discussion and handson practice, youll learn the skills you need to work as a lifeguard. Lifeguard training, cpr and first aid information collapsible whether you are looking for a great summer job or career as a professional lifeguard, the ymca the north shore lifeguard training program is the place to begin. From athletics to swimming, camp and fitness, the y offers a great variety of activities that help people of all ages and abilities grow strong in spirit, mind and body. Students get hands on training in the pool, with practical experience in essential lifeguard skills. Participants must be 16 years old by the end of the class. The y is the areas premiere lifeguard training center, running classes and programs to certify or recertify lifeguards and lifeguard trainers yearround.
The course covers safety skills, accident prevention, scanning, guarding techniques, emergency systems, rescue skills, first aid in aquatic environments, spinal injury management, open water. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Nora tarvus substitute on call doctor in psychiatry. In order to become recertified, lifeguards must be current in first aid, cprbls, oxygen administration and attend the first 3 days of a lifeguard certification class. This manual is part of the american red cross lifeguarding program.
Take your certification anywhere in the usa or apply for a job within you own community ymca. We offer the latest courses in the nationally recognized american red cross lifeguard training. A cognitive and psychomotor overview of the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies in confined, and nonsurf open, water environments. These courses give participants the knowledge and expertise. A hands on and proactive approach to lifeguard training, the ymca lifeguard training program is a single, integrated curriculum that successfully trains lifeguards through proven training methods and stateoftheart lifeguard rescue skills. Proof of current certification and prerequisite swimming tests are required before registration. The ymca s lifeguard certification course includes cpr for the professional rescuer, aed, and first aid certifications. These courses are designed to prepare the participant with the knowledge and skills needed to be a lifeguard. The princeton family ymca will provide the following items. First aid ashi basic first aid certification course. American red cross lifeguard training will give anyone age 15 and older the ability to learn valuable lifesaving skills.
This class is for current red cross lifeguards needing to renew their certifications. The ymca offers a full ymca of the usa lifeguard training course that includes cpr for the professional rescuer cpro and first aid, equipmentbased. The ymca lifeguard manual by ymca of the usa author, d. Prevention, safety, confidence the ymca offers many training and certification programs such as lifeguard training, american red cross cpr, first aid, and equipmentbased rescues for aquatic environments, accident prevention, and decision making skills. Lifeguard training ymcacolumbus ymca of metro columbus, ga. All of our lifeguard courses are taught in the blended learning format, which means that students will have online work they must complete before each class. Training is provided at no cost for those who apply, meet qualifications and are hired. In this course, entrylevel lifeguard candidates will gain the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies, as well as to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services ems personnel take over. Lifeguard certification arlingtonmansfield area ymca.
The main functions are 1 training, 2 sales and customer service, 3 merchandising. Must possess current certification in lifeguard cpraedfa in order to participate in course. Current lifeguard certification may not be expired by more than 3 months. I spend about 30% of my work hours with each of the main areas. An american red cross lifeguard manual is required. From the responsibilities of being a professional lifeguard to injury prevention and first aid skills, our lifeguarding manual is designed to be an informative guide with useful resources and tips you will utilize throughout your career.
A schedule will be emailed out to participants that will elaborate on what is expected of them in regards to computer work and will also provide the times and. Interested in being a ymca lifeguard, group exercise instructor or personal trainer. Optional training testing for waterpark lifeguard certification is available for an additional fee. Lifeguard certification baton rouge lifeguard training baton rouge. The ymca offers american red cross arc lifeguard training for ages 15 and up. With a lifeguarding certification, you can also become a swimming instructor or coach, as well as a lifeguard at the ymca. Safety certifications cpr, first aid, lifeguard, wsi. Registration for each class closes 7 days prior to the start date. The ymca lifeguard manual ringbound january 1, 2011 by ymca of the usa author 4. Candidates may use an e book format with a laptop or tablet wifi available or print the materials out themselves. Within 7 days of the class, all payment is nonrefundable. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. The purpose of the american red cross lifeguarding course is to provide entrylevel lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatics emergencies and to. Participants obtain a digital copy of the training manual upon successful completion.
The ymca offers a full ymca of the usa lifeguard training course that includes cpr for the professional rescuer cpro and first aid, equipmentbased rescues for aquatic environments, accident prevention and decisionmaking skills. American red cross lifeguard training the american red cross lifeguarding course provides entrylevel lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to recognize, prevent, and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and sudden illnesses until emergency services ems personnel take over. In an american red cross lifeguard course you will learn all skills necessary to be a certified lifeguard. Certifications and training classes are offered in two formats. The bangor region ymca offers a number of onsite health and safety training classes. Ymca lifeguard certification is a comprehensive course for ages 16 and up.
Successful course completion involves both written and practical examinations. The ymca of metropolitan milwaukee provides all american safety and health institute ashi course training materials. When registration closes, the links for the online blended learning assignments will be emailed to participants by the trainer. Both lifeguard certification courses and recertification courses are blended learning courses i. Lifeguard training the purpose of the american red cross lifeguarding course is to provide entrylevel lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatics emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services ems. You can print your manual or download it to your phone or other devices. The northern door and sturgeon bay centers will reopen on monday, june 1 with limited facilities and access to door county y members only. The ymca lifeguard certification course is designed to provide participants the knowledge and skills necessary to be a lifeguard and professional rescuer.
Suspension or termination of ymca membership, participation or guest privileges may result from a determination by the branch executive if in hisher discretion a violation of the ymca member code of conduct has occurred. American red cross lifeguard waterparkaedo2 certification. Bring your lifeguard book, mask, and current certification cards. Lifeguard and recertification classes north penn ymca. Must be at least 16 years old parental permission required must be able to swim 100 yards in under 2 minutes. Programs include lifeguard training cpr babysitting first aid. Upon successful completion, participants are qualified to work at an aquatics facility as a certified lifeguard.
Read below for facilityspecific hours, virtual tours and what you. All lifeguarding courses follow the course requirements of the american red cross lifeguarding program. Our training course includes ymca lifeguard certification, cpr for the professional rescuer, aed, first aid, and o2 administration. Includes certification training in cpr and first aid. Lifeguard certification full course cedar rapids metro ymca. Participants must present a valid red cross lifeguard certification and bring a copy of their lifeguard participant manual. The primary purpose of the american red cross lifeguarding course is to provide entrylevel lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide professionallevel care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services ems personnel take over.
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