We are hiring lifeguards. Paid training and certification are included. Please contact the Aquatics Director, Roshelle Ogden at ROgden@ymcaeastvalley.org, to learn more about open positions.
Earn a Lifeguard Certification at the YMCA and develop skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to emergency situations in and around the water. Offered in two types of sessions, the Lifeguard Certification course is for the new participant while Lifeguard Renew is for existing Lifeguards to maintain their credentials.
YMCA Lifeguard Certification is a nationally recognized course.
This course is designed to provide participants the knowledge and skills necessary to be a lifeguard and professional rescuer. Participants will be certified in American Safety and Health Institute’s (ASHI) courses: CPR Pro (BLS) for the Professional Rescuer, Basic First Aid for the Community, and Emergency Oxygen Administration.
The course presents information on the skills and knowledge lifeguards need in pool, lake, river, surf, and waterpark environments. The comprehensive course offers up-to-date information on how to lifeguard by anticipating and preventing problems before they occur and by taking action to help those in danger when necessary.
The course covers safety skills, accident prevention, scanning, guarding techniques, emergency systems, rescue skills, first aid in aquatic environments, spinal injury management, open water dangers, legal responsibilities, pool maintenance basics, and information on how to get a job as a lifeguard. Students must pass the physical skills test prior to the class and must be 16 years of age by the last day of the scheduled class.
View our upcoming certification & re-certification courses:
The lifeguard certification course is currently available for YMCA staff only. Please contact the Aquatics Director, Roshelle Ogden at ROgden@ymcaeastvalley.org, to learn more about open positions.