Pool at the YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region

Lifeguard Certification

Lifeguard Certification is designed to train and certify individuals in the knowledge and skills necessary to help prevent and recognize aquatic risks and respond to emergencies.

Participants will also be certified in American Safety and Health Institute's (ASHI) courses: CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, Basic First Aid for the Community, and Emergency Oxygen Administration upon successful completion of this course.

Lifeguard Class Schedule

June 23-28

Thursday-Tuesday
Weekday class time 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Weekends 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Southeast Y

July 7-11

Thursday-Monday
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Southeast Y

August 1-4

Monday-Thursday
9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Briargate Y

September 17-18 & 24-25

Saturday & Sunday
9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Southeast Y

October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 & 29

Friday evenings & Saturday
4:30 - 8:00 p.m. (Friday evenings)
9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Saturday times)
Briargate Y

November 19-22

Saturday-Tuesday
9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Southeast Y

December 27-30

Tuesday-Friday
9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Briargate Y

Prerequisite Requirements

Participants must be 16 years old at the completion of the lifeguard class
Successfully pass required physical competency - see below for details
Complete all required online pre-course work

To begin the process please apply online.

APPLY FOR LIFEGUARD JOBS

For more information contact Murphy Barry, Aquatics Business and Training Director at [email protected].

Physical Competency Required

Completion of a pre-swim is a requirement to gain admittance into a lifeguard class. All physical competency tests are being conducted at the interview for lifeguard positions. Please apply online. If you are looking to receive certification without employment please contact Murphy Barry at [email protected]. All participants must be 16 years of age or will be at the conclusion of the lifeguard class they are planning to attend.

The physical competency of the test include:

Phase 1: 2 minutes of treading water with legs only followed by a 100 yard (2 laps) of front crawl.

Phase 2: Swim 50 yards (1 lap) of each of the following strokes:

Front Crawl - head up
Breaststroke
Breaststroke - head up
Sidestroke
Elementary backstroke with hands on chest (inverted whip kick)

Phase 3: Sprint 60 ft of front crawl and do an arm over arm surface dive to retrieve and object from the bottom at 7 ft. Tread water for 1 minute and return object to the bottom of the pool and then finish the length of the pool and complete 100 compressions and then listen to verbal instructions.

Promotional Pricing

If the lifeguard candidate works for the YMCA for 90+ days at a center, the cost of lifeguarding class will be covered.

Location of employment is dependent on need

Non-promotional Pricing

This pricing is for individuals not planning to work for the YMCA.

Member $175
Nonmember $225

Lifeguard Positions

The Y has led the way in swimming and water safety for more than 125 years. Through the YMCA Lifeguard, you have the opportunity to not only benefit as a participant in this program, but also to help others reach their full potential through swimming and water safety programs at the Y. The goal of developing character and building assets are central to the YMCA philosophy and make YMCA programs different than those offered by any other organization. By taking the YMCA lifeguard course or being employed by the YMCA you will develop specific skills while growing in spirit, mind, and body.