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Lifeguard Training Course
This course instructs participants in both lifeguarding and CPR for the professional rescuer. Successful completion will gain the participant certification by the American Red Cross, with the exception of the Junior Lifeguarding course.
Baxter - Certification Course
Lifeguarding with CPR, AED, First aid for the Professional Rescuer with Administering Emergency Oxygen
Interested in becoming a Lifeguard? Take this American Red Cross Lifeguard Course!
*If seeking employment, please reach out to Aquatics Director, Kyle Kirby prior to registering at [email protected]
Classes are blended, the online portion is required to be completed before attending the in-person portion. All in-person days are required to complete the course.
Pre-requisites for all courses:
Successfully complete the two prerequisite swimming skills evaluations:
Prerequisite 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.
Prerequisite 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.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 1/25/21 | 12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 200.00 | $ 250.00 |
Available Sessions
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03/21/25 - 03/23/25
Fri 5-9pm, Sat + Sun 8am-6pm - Su,Fr,Sa
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Register Closes 03/18/2025 |
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05/30/25 - 06/01/25
Fri 5-9pm, Sat + Sun 8am-6pm - Su,Fr,Sa
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Register Closes 05/27/2025 |
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06/23/25 - 06/27/25
M-W 4-9PM, TH/FRI 5-9PM - Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr
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Register Closes 06/20/2025 |
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10/10/25 - 10/12/25
Fri 5-9pm, Sat + Sun 8am-6pm - Su,Fr,Sa
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Register Closes 10/07/2025 |
Baxter - Recertification Course
This Course is not blended. However, an active Lifeguard cert is required, or a certification that has expired within 30 days. Proof of cert is required.
Questions or concerns? Please contact Kyle Kirby at [email protected]
CSD-Certification Class
Interested in becoming a Lifeguard at the CSD Community YMCA? Take this American Red Cross Lifeguard Course!
*If seeking employment, please reach out to Aquatics Director, Katie Wright prior to registering at [email protected]!
This is a blended course. An online portion is required to be completed before attending the in-person portion. All in-person days are required to complete the course. Online portion is emailed out two weeks before the in-person portion. Contact Katie Wright if you would like the online portion sooner.
Pre-requisites:
1. Must be at least 15 years of age before the last scheduled in-person class session.
2. Jump in, submerge, resurface and swim 150 yards (6 lengths) continuously, tread water for 2 minutes, and then swim 50 more yards (2 lengths more). You may swim using the front crawl (freestyle), breaststroke or a combination of both. Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed (but not provided). When treading you must only use your legs.
3. Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds. Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Swim goggles are not allowed. Surface dive (head-first or feet-first) to a depth of 7 feet or more to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on your back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping your face at or near the surface. Exit the water without using the ladder or the steps.
Weekend In-person class times | Friday 5pm-9pm, Saturday 9am-6pm, and Sunday 9am-6pm
Weekday In-person class times | Monday – Friday, 8am-1pm
Spring Break Week (April 23-25 In-person class time | Wednesday 5pm-9pm, Thursday 8am-6pm, and Friday 8am-6pm
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 1/1/23 | 12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 200.00 | $ 250.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
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12/13/24 - 12/15/24
Su,Fr,Sa
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Register Closes 12/06/2024 |
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03/07/25 - 03/09/25
Su,Fr,Sa
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Register Closes 02/28/2025 |
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04/23/25 - 04/25/25
We,Th,Fr
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Register Closes 04/16/2025 |
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05/09/25 - 05/11/25
Su,Fr,Sa
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Register Closes 05/02/2025 |
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10/08/25 - 10/10/25
We,Th,Fr
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Register Closes 10/01/2025 |
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12/12/25 - 12/14/25
Su,Fr,Sa
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Register Closes 12/05/2025 |
CSD-Recertification Class
This is a blended course. An online portion is required to be completed before attending the in-person portion. All in-person days are required to complete the course. Online portion is emailed out two weeks before the in-person portion. Contact Katie Wright at [email protected] if you would like the online portion sooner.
Pre-requisites:
1. Must be at least 15 years of age before the last scheduled in-person class session.
2. Jump in, submerge, resurface and swim 150 yards (6 lengths) continuously, tread water for 2 minutes, and then swim 50 more yards (2 lengths more). You may swim using the front crawl (freestyle), breaststroke or a combination of both. Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed (but not provided). When treading you must only use your legs.
3. Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds. Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Swim goggles are not allowed. Surface dive (head-first or feet-first) to a depth of 7 feet or more to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on your back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping your face at or near the surface. Exit the water without using the ladder or the steps.
Weekend In-person class times | Friday 5pm-9pm, Saturday 9am-6pm, and Sunday 9am-6pm
Weekday In-person class times | Monday – Friday, 8am-12pm
Spring Break Week (April 1-5) In-person class time | Tuesday 9a-6p, Wednesday 9am-6pm, and Thursday 9am-1pm
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 1/1/23 | 12/31/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 100.00 | $ 125.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
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12/13/24 - 12/15/24
Su,Fr,Sa
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Register Closes 12/06/2024 |
Gregory Family Certification Course
Lifeguarding with CPR, AED, First aid for the Professional Rescuer with Administering Emergency Oxygen
Interested in becoming a Lifeguard? Take this American Red Cross Lifeguard Course!
*If seeking employment, please reach out to Branch Director, Caroline Poovey prior to registering at [email protected]
Classes are blended, the online portion is required to be completed before attending the in-person portion. All in-person days are required to complete the course.
Pre-requisites for all courses:
Successfully complete the two prerequisite swimming skills evaluations:
Prerequisite 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.
Prerequisite 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.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15/23 | 12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 200.00 | $ 250.00 |
Gregory Family Recertification Course
This course is not blended; however, an active lifeguard certification is required, or a certification that has expired within 30 days. Proof of certification is required.
Questions or concerns? Please contact Caroline Poovey at [email protected]
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 11/15/24 | 12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 100.00 | $ 150.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
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03/08/25
8am-7pm
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Register Closes 03/01/2025 |
Indian Land - Recertification Course
This Course is not blended. However, an active Lifeguard cert is required, or a certification that has expired within 30 days. Proof of cert is required.
Questions or concerns? Please contact Liz Lamson at [email protected]
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 11/18/24 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 100.00 | $ 150.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
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11/15/25
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10 / 10 Available |
Register Closes 11/12/2025 |
Indian Land Certification Course (Shallow Water Lifeguard)
This course is a SHALLOW WATER Lifeguarding course, up to 5 feet)
Certification type: American Red Cross Shallow Water Lifeguarding with CPR/AED/FIRST AID for professional rescuers with Administering Emergency Oxygen.
Interested in becoming a Lifeguard? Take this American Red Cross Lifeguard Course!
*If seeking employment, please reach out to Aquatics Director, Liz Lamson prior to registering at [email protected]!
All classes are blended, the online portion is required to be completed before attending the in-person portion. Both in-person days are required to complete the course.
Pre-requisites: 100-yard swim by front crawl or breaststroke and 2-minute treading water test.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 12/15/21 | 12/31/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 200.00 | $ 250.00 |
Marion Boan Certification Course
Lifeguarding with CPR, AED, First aid for the Professional Rescuer with Administering Emergency Oxygen
Interested in becoming a Lifeguard? Take this American Red Cross Lifeguard Course!
*If seeking employment, please reach out to Operations Director, Mackenzie Marshall prior to registering at [email protected]
Classes are blended, the online portion is required to be completed before attending the in-person portion. All in-person days are required to complete the course.
Pre-requisites for all courses:
Successfully complete the two prerequisite swimming skills evaluations:
Prerequisite 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.
Prerequisite 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.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15/24 | 12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 200.00 | $ 250.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
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05/02/25 - 05/04/25
5/2 5pm-9pm, 5/3 8am-6pm, 5/4 8am-6pm
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Register Closes 04/25/2025 |
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