Published: 11/13/2024 - 8:00 AM
Join our amazing team of lifeguards!
We have lifeguard openings across the association! You can take a certification course at one of our locations below and apply for a lifeguard position near you!
Lifeguards at the Y can enjoy flexible schedules, a great indoor/outdoor work environment, discounts on Y programs, a FREE Y Membership, and MORE!
About the American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification course:
This course provides entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge & skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services personnel take over. Participants must be at least 15 years old before the last scheduled class session and pass a prerequisite skills evaluation that includes: Swimming 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing, treading water for 2 minutes using only the legs, completing a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds swim 20 yards, dive to a depth of 7 to 10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface and return to the starting point with both hands holding the object, exit the water without using a ladder or steps. Participants must attend and participate in all class sessions, and demonstrate competency in all required skills and activities.
Certification Course Schedule:
December 10 - 13 at the Rocky Run YMCA
December 19 - 21 at the Northeast Family YMCA
December 27 - 29 at the Willow Grove YMCA
February 28 - March 2 at the Willow Grove YMCA
April 25 - 27 at the Willow Grove YMCA
May 23 - 25 at the Willow Grove YMCA
June 20 - 22 at the Willow Grove YMCA
How to Register:
Please click the link below, find your preferred class, and follow the prompts to register.
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