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LIFEGUARD TRAINING

Sunday, Friday, Saturday

BHYMCA 3rd Street

Registration Start Date 02/24/2026

Registration End Date 03/13/2026

Want to become a lifeguard?  Here is your chance to train. Need to recertify?  We’ve got you covered as well.

DATES:  March 20-22 (Friday 4-8 pm, Saturday and Sunday 8-5 pm)

FEE:  $200

Pre-req:  Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest

Pre-req: Complete a timed event within a 1 minute, 40 seconds:

Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface, then swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. (swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed).

Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs.

Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both,

Starting in the water, swim 20 yards (Face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are allowed).

Submerge to a depth of 7-10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.

Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face out or near the surface.

Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

 

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