Lifeguard Training

Next Scheduled Classes

Bronx YMCA - Lifeguard Course
October 21st – November 13th 2011

Pretesting (mandatory to register for course) – Friday, October 21 5-7p

Registration allowed once pretest completed & course dates as follows:

CPR/AED/O2 & First Aid
Saturday October 22 10a-6p
Class & Pool
Friday's 5p-9p
Saturday's 10a-6p
Sunday's 10a-6p

October 28 - November 13, 2011
Fee $375
Contact Christine Aleman-aquatics director 718-792-9736 or caleman@ymcanyc.org

 

 

Prerequisites: Must pass to enter course

  • Must be at least 16 years of age (proof required)
  • Pass a swim test PRIOR to 1st day of course proving the following ability:
    • Swim 500 yards continuously using 100 yards each of front crawl, sidestroke, breaststroke, sidestroke with one arm forward & inverted breaststroke kick.
    • Surface dive head first & feet first in 8 – 10 feet of water
    • Swim underwater for 15 feet
    • Tread water for two minutes with only legs