Merrimack Valley YMCA
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Programs

Lifeguarding

 

 

YMCA Lifeguard - AGES: 15 and Up
This course is designed to give participants the basic skills and knowledge needed to be lifeguards in pools, lakes, rivers, surf, and water park environments. This comprehensive course offers up-to-date information on how to guard, anticipate, and prevent problems and take action to help those in danger when necessary. CPR-Pro, First Aid, AED and Oxygen Administration certifications are included in the cost of this program.  Participants must be able to pass a prerequisite swimming test administered on the first day of class in order to remain.

American Red Cross Lifeguard - AGES: 15 and Up

This course is designed to give participants the basic skills and knowledge needed to be lifeguards in pools, lakes, rivers, surf, and water park environments. This comprehensive course offers up-to-date information on how to guard, anticipate, and prevent problems and take action to help those in danger when necessary. CPR-Pro, First Aid, AED, and Oxygen Administration certifications are included in the cost of this program. Participants must be able to pass a prerequisite swimming test administered on the first day of class in order to remain. This course is a pre-requisite to State and Local lifeguard employment.

 

For information on the specific course taught at our branches, please contact the Aquatic Director:

 

Andover/North Andover YMCAJim Hunt  978-685-3541 or Jhunt@mvymca.org

Lawrence YMCA: Julian Villegas - 978-686-6190 or Jvillegas@mvymca.org