BECKLEY, W.V. (LOOTPRESS) – On Wednesday, YMCA of Southern West Virginia announced that this spring the organization would be offering American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Courses along with Lifeguard Pre-test training.
According to YMCA, this training is being presented as an “effort to help combat the lifeguard shortage in [the] area.”
Within the announcement, the organization detailed the lifeguard courses and listed upcoming training dates for each.
The American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Courses, which includes lifeguard, first aid, CPR, and AED certifications, are designed to prepare individuals for a lifeguard position at area pools, parks or recreational areas. Classes are held on evenings and weekends.
Candidates must attend all scheduled classes and pass both written and water skills tests, such a 300-meter swim and timed swim pre-test that includes the retrieval of a 10-pound brick, a surface dive, and treading water for two minutes without the use of their hands.
The fee for this course is $250, $25 of which is the non-refundable pretest fee. The remaining $225 must be paid upon the successful completion of the pre-test in order to gain access to course work.
The schedule for this course is as follows:
SESSION II
Apr 16 Pre-Test: 4:30 p.m.
Apr 23 CPR/First Aid: 4:30 p.m.
Apr 24 Water Skills: 8:30 a.m.
Apr 25 Final Exam/Test: 8:00 a.m.
SESSION III
Apr 30 Pre-Test: 4:30 p.m.
May 7 CPR/First Aid: 4:30 p.m.
May 8 Water Skills: 8:30 a.m.
May 9 Final Exam/Test: 8:00 a.m.
As for the new Lifeguarding Class Prep Sessions, according to the YMCA, this course will help prepare participants to take and successfully complete the lifeguard pre-test and subsequently the lifeguard class.
The course will consist of distance swimming, treading water and brick tow practice.
Registration for this course is ongoing.
The schedule for this course is as follows:
Session II
Apr 5-Apr 9: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Session III
Apr 19-Apr 23: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The registration fee for the Lifeguarding Class Prep Sessions is $35 for members and $55 for non-members.
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