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LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION & RECERTIFICATION
@ The Montgomery Co. Family YMCA

If you are interested in working at our YMCA as a Lifeguard, please fill out this Employment Application and drop it off at the Y! Pick your own hours, plus receive a bonus AND a free membership after 3 months employment!





LIFEGUARD SWIM TEST
Passing this test is required to gain certification
  • Swim 12 laps (Breaststroke and Freestyle)
  • Tread water for 2 minutes with no hands 
  • Retrieve a 10lb brick from the deep end and swim it back to the shallow end.
Questions: 
Contact our Aquatics Director Lorna Blackburn
  • Phone: 712-623-2161
  • Fax: 712-623-4920
  • E-mail: lornab@mcymca.com

WHAT: Red Cross Lifeguard Certification - Blended Learning
    Details: Lifeguard Training is coming up at the YMCA. Get a 2-year Lifeguard Certification and be rescue-ready to work at our great area pools this summer! This is a blended learning course - both online and in-person coursework will be required. Must pass a swim test for participation.
     Who: Age 15+
     Where: Wilson Aquatics Center @ The Montgomery County Family YMCA
     When: CLASSES ON HOLD
*MUST finish online course work before attending, and attend both days to be able to become certified. 
     Cost: $200
WHAT: Red Cross Lifeguard Re-Certification - Blended Learning
    Details: Re-new your Red Cross Lifeguard Certification for another two years! This is a blended learning course - both online and in-person coursework will be required. Must pass a swim test for participation.
     Who: Age 15+
     Where: Wilson Aquatics Center @ The Montgomery County Family YMCA
     When: CLASSES ON HOLD
                *MUST finish online course work before attending
     Cost: $100
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