LIFE SKILLS SAVE LIVES
If you’re 15 or older and looking for a great part-time job or a challenging career, that’s in demand, the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Program is one of the best places to start. Lifeguarding lets you work as part of a team to help people safely enjoy the water. You could even save a life!
BECOME A CERTIFIED LIFEGUARD
Learning is fun and easy! Through videos, lectures, group discussion, and hands-on practice, you’ll learn—
- Rescue skills for use in the water and on land.
- Professional Rescuer CPR/AED and First Aid training to help you prepare for an emergency.
- Professional lifeguard responsibilities.
- Surveillance skills to help you recognize and prevent injuries.
PREREQUISITES
- Minimum age: 15 years
- Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence: Jump into the water, submerge, resurface, and swim 150 yards (using the front crawl breaststroke or a combination of both) and 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. Goggles allowed here.
- 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 hands exit the water without using a ladder or steps. Goggles not allowed.
UPCOMING LIFEGUARD TRAINING DATES
We offer the following American Red Cross courses:
- Lifeguarding (including deep water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid
- Lifeguarding Instructor
- Water Safety Instructor
Our offerings: Training Opportunities – YMCA
Click a link below to see our current offerings:
Questions regarding the prerequisites, course content, or to discuss accommodations to meet your learning style can be directed to Justin Merkovsky, LGIT, WSIT.
Naugatuck Y Aquatic Contact Information
Aquatic Supervisor Justin Merkovsky
or
Aquatics Aquatic Email
(203) 729-9622
284 Church St. Naugatuck, CT 06770