WATER SAFETY STARTS WITH YOU
BEAVER COUNTY YMCA IS
CERTIFYING
LIFEGUARDS
SWIM – LEARN – GUARD
Lifeguard Certification
The Lifeguarding Blended course provides participants the knowledge and skills to prevent recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies in both shallow water (less than 7 feet) and deeper water (7 feet or more) and to provide professional-level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over.
This class is taught in a blended learning format and the assigned online portion(s) (accessed via mobile desktop or tablet) must be completed prior to each instructor-led session.
Participants who successfully complete this course receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding (including deep water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid valid for 2 years.
Prerequisites:
1. Minimum age: 15 years.
2. Complete a swim- tread-swim sequence: Jump into the water submerge resurface swim 150 yards (using the front crawl breaststroke or a combination of both) maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs then swim 50 yards using the front crawl breaststroke or a combination of both.
3. Complete a timed event within 1 minute 40 seconds by starting in the water swimming 20 yards surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 to 12 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 hand exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
100% Class participation is required to pass the course. Check dates and times prior to registering and committing to this training. No refunds will be issued once the course has started.
FULL COURSE FEE:
$250 FOR Beaver County YMCA MEMBERS
$250 FOR NON-MEMBERS
$48 FOR Beaver County YMCA STAFF MEMBERS*
*90 day commitment required for reimbursement
Class is limited to 10 Participants only. First come, first requirements met, first serve.
| Upcoming Certification Classes |
| Jan 17, 2026 – Jan 19, 2026 Mon, Sat, Sun @ 7:00 AM-6:00 PM Enroll Here |
| Mar 12, 2026 – Mar 14, 2026 Thu, Fri, Sat @ 7:00 AM-4:00 PM Enroll Here |
| Apr 02, 2026 – Apr 04, 2026 Thu, Fri, Sat @ 7:00 AM-4:00 PM Enroll Here |
| Apr 16, 2026 – Apr 18, 2026 Thu, Fri, Sat @ 7:00 AM-4:00 PM Enroll Here |
| May 14, 2026 – May 16, 2026 Thu, Fri, Sat @ 7:00 AM-4:00 PM Enroll Here |
| May 26, 2026 – May 28, 2026 Tue, Wed, Thu @ 7:00 AM-4:00 PM Enroll Here |
| Jun 08, 2026 – Jun 10, 2026 Mon, Tue, Wed @ 7:00 AM-4:00 PM Enroll Here |
| Jun 16, 2026 – Jun 18, 2026 Tue, Wed, Thu @ 7:00 AM-4:00 PM Enroll Here |
Lifeguard Recertification
PRICING:
RECERTIFICATION: $150
INCLUDED:
DIGITAL – 2024 UPDATED – LIFEGUARD MANUAL
9 HOURS OF INSTRUCTION
2 YEAR AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES
DATES OF SERVICE:
TBD