Lifeguard Certification & Training

Home Swimming Lifeguard Certification & Training

Become a certified lifeguard! Participants must be at least 15 years of age and must be able to swim 300 yards continuously, tread water for two minutes using only the legs, complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds.

Participants who successfully complete the course will earn an American Red Cross Certification in Lifeguarding. Registration fee does not include a printed copy of the lifeguard manual. (Digital copy available with registration via Red Cross)

Blended Learning Courses:

Blended learning meets a total of two class days and requires 7 hours of computer work prior to attending class. This class includes water skill components and upon completion will receive a Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.

Available Class Dates:

APRIL 15 - 16
  • Time: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Location: Grand Island YMCA Pool (Due to the YMCA pool being under construction)
  • Cost: $100
  • Registration Deadline: April 9, 2023
APRIL 22 - 23
  • Time: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Location: Grand Island YMCA Pool (Due to the YMCA pool being under construction)
  • Cost: $100
  • Registration Deadline: April 16, 2023
MAY 6 - 7
  • Time: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Location: Grand Island YMCA Pool (Due to the YMCA pool being under construction)
  • Cost: $100
  • Registration Deadline: April 30, 2023

Register

LIFEGUARD RECERTIFICATION COURSE DATES

Register for our lifeguard re-certification class.  This class is for currently certified lifeguards who need to renew their certification. Current certification must still be valid or no more expired than 30 days.

  • FEBRUARY 26, 2023
    • Time: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
    • Cost: $100
    • Registration Opens: Jan 1, 2023
    • Registration Deadline: Feb 24, 2023
    MARCH 12, 2023
    • Time: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
    • Cost: $100
    • Registration Opens: Feb 1, 2023
    • Registration Deadline: March 10, 2023

Register

Register for our in-depth CPR re-certification class for lifeguards. This is a professional CPR class for lifeguards that are looking to become re-certified. Current CPR for the professional rescuer certification (or lifeguard certification) must still be valid or no more expired than 30 days. The state of Nebraska requires all lifeguards to renew their CPR certifications annually.

Contact Maria Urlacher at 402-463-3139 or at aquatics@hastingsymca.net with any questions you may have.

Dates:

  • February 26, 2023
    Registration Opens: December 1, 2022
    Registration Closes: February 24, 2023
  • March 12, 2023
    Registration Opens: January 1, 2023
    Registration Closes: March 10, 2023
  • Price: $55 per person
  • Time: 9am-1pm
  • Location: 16th St. YMCA.

Additional class dates may be added, as needed (minimum number of students required).

For more information contact our Aquatics Director at aquatics@hastingsymca.net.