Free YMCA Lifeguard Certification Course

MARCH 25 – 29, 2013

Offered in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island

PREREQUISITES

• Minimum age of 17 by the last day of the scheduled course (Those under the age of 18 must have parental consent to participate in the course)
• Pass the following Physical Competency Requirements (Scheduled prior to first day):
  • Tread water for 2 minutes (legs only)
  • Swim 100 yards of front crawl
• Swim 50 yards of each:
  • Front crawl with the head up
  • Sidestroke
  • Breaststroke
  • Breaststroke with the head up
  • Elementary backstroke kick with hands on the chest
• Must be completed during pretest scheduled Jan. 28– Mar. 8, 2013

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mary O’Donoghue at 212-630-9703 or aquatics@ymcanyc.org

This program is made possible, in part, with the support of the JPMorgan Chase Foundation