This is a modified course that acknowledges current lifeguard certifications from other agencies (Red Cross, Ellis etc.) and provides participants with the education to become a certified YMCA Lifeguard.
Training & Certifications
Foundations of YMCA Group Exercise
March 16th, 2012
This course is designed to train staff members in the basics of conducting all varieties of group exercise classes. Course content includes the practical application of cardiorespiratory and neuromuscular exercise science, leadership, and teaching skills for group exercise instructors, behavior modification, and motivation information, and a practical session on general exercise selection and execution. This course is the required prerequisite for all other courses in the YMCA of the USA Health and Fitness Group Exercise track.
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Healthy Lifestyle Principles
March 16th, 2012
This is the prerequisite course for all other YMCA of the USA Health and Fitness certifications. It provides practical and theoretical information for instructors of all YMCA health and fitness programs, including information on effective
leadership, basic physical activity and healthy lifestyles principles, and program safety guidelines. The course also covers the YMCA mission, philosophy, and national program training and certification system.
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Lifeguard ReCertification Course Offered
March 5th, 2012
The Glenwood Park Y will offer a YMCA lifeguard recertification course on Saturday, March 17 from 11 a.m.-7p.m.
This course provides individuals who hold current YMCA Lifeguard certifications the opportunity to participate in a modified YMCA Lifeguard course to renew their certification before it expires.
See prerequisites and enrollment information.
CPR & First Aid Training Schedule
December 1st, 2011
The Eastside Y, 2101 Nagle Road, will offer trainings for CPR PRO & Oxygen Administration, as well as Universal First Aid throughout 2012. These programs are open to the public.
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Lifeguard Certification at Eastside Family YMCA
October 5th, 2011
For anyone 16 years of age and older interested in becoming a lifeguard, this is your opportunity. The Eastside Family YMCA will be conducting a Lifeguard Certification Course starting October 29th and running through November 19th (100% attendance is required). If interested or for more information, Click Here.
