Become a lifeguard!

Certification Details:

American Red Cross Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid

Valid for 2 Years

Available Class Sessions:

      April Session:

  • April 11 | 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
  • April 12 | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • April 13 | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

      May Session:

  • May 20 | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • May 21 | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • May 22 | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Recertification Class Coming Soon. Date TBD.

Class Details/Requirements:

Blended learning – Designed for those who need more flexibility, our blended learning option combines online learning with in-person sessions where you will practice skills and demonstrate competency. Online portion is completed before day 1. Space is limited.

Price – $150 for members or hired employees

$200 for non-members

Non-Refundable payment once you start day 1 in person class, regardless of completion of course.

Swimming Prerequisites – Please complete with me prior to in person class and payment. No earlier than 2 weeks prior to first class.

1: Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest:

  • 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.

2: Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds:

  • Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. (The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed.)
  • Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) 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 at or near the surface.
  • Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

If you have any questions or would like to sign up, please reply to this email or call me at 580-446-2373, leave a message if I do not answer. I will send you a sign up link after you contact me with your email you prefer to connect your Red Cross Certification with, your Date of Birth and a good contact number.

These classes will provide you with the necessary training and certification to become a lifeguard. This is a certification that is used at many local pools. We are actively hiring here at the YMCA as well. Feel free to ask me any questions regarding employment opportunities.

We look forward to seeing you in class!

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