LIFEGUARD COURSES

AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARDING COURSES

The American Red Cross (ARC) 3-day lifeguarding course provides entry-level lifeguards with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies, as well as to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services personnel take over. Not only does this class provide the individual with essential skills, but offers the opportunity to have and hold a job as a lifeguard, providing purpose and the ability to earn an income.

Our lifeguard certification and re-certification program uses a blended learning curriculum combining online training classes, (a link will be emailed 1 week before first class) and a three-day, instructor-led skills classes in the YMCA’s Strittmatter Family Aquatics Center. The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course is to provide entry-level lifeguards ages 15 and older with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over. To maintain their certification, current lifeguards are required to take periodic refresher courses.

REGISTRATION: After registering for the course, each student will receive an email with a link, one week before the start of the first class, to the online portion. No refunds will be given one week before the start of the first class.

DATES (3-day course):
Dec 8, 14-15
Dec 26, 27-28
Jan 18, 19, 20
Feb 15, 16, 17
Feb 21, 22, 23
Mar 16, 22-23
Apr 12, 13, 14
Apr 18, 19, 20
Apr 27, May 3, 4

TIME: 9:00AM-4:30PM (all three days)
AGES: 15+

FULL CERTIFICATION COURSE
M: $400 | CM: $500
RE-CERTIFICATION COURSE
M: $225 | CM: $300

DATES (2-day course):
May 17, 18
May 24, 25
June 18, 19
June 28, 29

INCENTIVE PROGRAM
Become an employee at our Y as a lifeguard and get a return of certification costs. Contact Brian Ference for more information.

LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION SCHOLARSHIP

The Connecticut Westport Weston Family YMCA is passionate about making our programming inclusive and available to all. We are pleased to share that the WWFY has received funding to award 15, needs-based, Lifeguard Certification Scholarships leading up to the Summer season. These scholarships allow us to reach underserved young adults (ages 15-23) in Lower Fairfield County and give them access to transformational opportunities and experiences to learn new skills, meet new people, and find purpose in gainful employment.

Strong swimming skills are required to participate. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all 15 slots have been filled.

To qualify for this needs-based scholarship, download and complete the application, return to Brian Kuzmiak, Director of Human Resources, via email or mail to: Westport Weston Family YMCA, Attn: Brian Kuzmiak, Development Director, 14 Allen Raymond Lane, Westport, CT 06880.

Westport Weston YMCA Lifeguard Certification students in pool at Bedford Family Center

Scholarship Application