05/06/2026
SERVING THE COMMUNITY THROUGH WATER SAFETY, HEALTH & FITNESS
Become a certified lifeguard with the Marion Family YMCA!
LIFEGUARD TRAINING OPPORTUNITY
JUNE 9-13
Where:
Marion Family YMCA
Cost:
Member: $200.00
Non-Member: $250.00
Cost Reimbursement:
If you pass the course and are hired by the Marion Family YMCA, you will be eligible for a full refund of your fees. You will be eligible for the refund after you’ve worked for two months and worked at least 10 lifeguard shifts per month each of those months.
Prerequisites:
Participants must complete the following Physical Competency Requirements to be eligible for certification:
Wednesday June 3rd 3:00pm-4:00pm Swim Assessment
200 yard swim, 2-minute water tread using only legs, and a timed brick retrieval.
Participants are expected to bring a swim suit and be prepared to get in the water every day of class.
When:
Online learning begins Wednesday, June 3rd and MUST be completed by June 9th
In-person class times: Participants must attend ALL class dates and times to pass the lifeguard course.
Tuesday June 9th 8-12
Wednesday June 10th 8-12
Thursday June 11th 8-12
Friday June 12th 4pm-12pm
Saturday June 13th 8am-12pm
The Marion Family YMCA offers recertification for currently certified lifeguards.
Registration required.
Additional Info:
This is a blended Red Cross Lifeguard Certification. 7 hours online learning, 20 hours in-person learning.
Participants must be 16 years or older by the last day of the class in order to take the course.
Please refer any questions to the Aquatics Director, Andrew Franklin at [email protected]
