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YMCA Lifeguard Certification Course
Prior to registration for this course, interested participants must pass the physical skills test (see Lifeguard Prerequisite Swim Test) to ensure physical competency.
The YMCA Lifeguard V7 course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to be a lifeguard and professional rescuer.
Participants will be certified in the Health & Safety Institute’s (HSI) courses: Basic Life Support (BLS), Adult First Aid, Pediatric First Aid, and Emergency use of Medical Oxygen.
Participants must be at least 15 years of age by the end of the course to earn certification.
Participants ages 16 or older have an additional option to register for the Water Park and or Waterfront Skill Certifications. (Note: Additional Prerequisite Swim Test Skills are required for Waterfront. See Waterfront Skills.)
YMCA Lifeguard V7 Certification
The Lifeguard Prerequisite Swim Test must be taken and successfully completed prior to registration for the YMCA Lifeguard V7 Certification Course.
This course presents information on the skills and knowledge lifeguards need in pool environments. It offers up-to-date information on how to lifeguard by anticipating and preventing problems before they occur and by taking action to help those in danger when necessary.
Topics covered include safety skills, accident prevention, scanning, guarding techniques, emergency systems, rescue skills, first aid in aquatic environments, spinal injury management, legal responsibilities, pool maintenance basics, and information on how to get a job as a lifeguard.
Prerequisite courses through the YMCA of the USA include:
- YMCA Lifeguard V7 Introduction
- Lifeguard Safe In Six
- BLS, Pediatric First Aid, Adult First Aid and Emergency Use of Medical Oxygen (authored by HSI)
All prerequisite courses must be completed prior to registration for the YMCA Lifeguard V7 Certification Course. Estimated time to complete is 10 hours.
Participants must be at least 15 years of age by the end of the course.
All course dates must be attended. Make up classes are not available.
Paying the course fee does not guarantee certification. All course requirements must be successfully completed.
**No cost for YMCA of Greater Erie Employees**
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
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| Open Registration | 3/23/26 | 6/1/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 185.00 | $ 185.00 | $ 225.00 |
Available Sessions
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06/08/26 - 06/11/26
9am-4:30pm - Mo,Tu,We,Th
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Registration Closed |