ENSURING WATER SAFETY

Earn your lifeguard certification at the Alexandria Area YMCA!

Successful completion of the course will provide participants with certification as a Red Cross lifeguard. The blended learning format combines approximately 7 hours of online learning with in-person skills sessions and the certification is valid for 2 years.

Next Session: June 13-15, 2025

Upcoming Lifeguard Certification Classes:

• September 26-28, 2025
• December 12-14, 2025
• March 20-22, 2026

What you will learn:

• Knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies.
• How to help others stay safe in, on, and around the water.
• How to deliver critical care, like CPR, first aid, and AED administration

Course Requirements:

• Participants must be at least 15 years of age.
• Participants must complete a mandatory swimming test at the Alexandria Area YMCA, June 5: 11:30am-12:30pm OR June 8: 10:30am-11:30am 
• Participants are required to wear a swimsuit and bring a towel to class
• Participants must complete all online training prior to the first day of class, attend all course sessions, demonstrate competency in all required skills and scenarios, and pass the final written & water exams to receive their certification.

Training Schedule:

• Friday, June 13: 4 pm-8:30pm
• Saturday, June 14: 8am-8pm
• Sunday, June 15: 8am-8pm

*There must be at least 5 participants in the class to hold the session.

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