Across the country, the Y helps people give back and assist their neighbors by offering them opportunities to volunteer, advocate and support programs that strengthen community. The generosity of others is at the core of the Y’s existence as a nonprofit.
Lifeguard Training
Prepare to work as a lifeguard by receiving your American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification. Successful candidates will receive certificates in Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. Candidates must be at least 15 years old on or before the first day of class and complete the prerequisite test.*
*Prerequisite test involves a 500 meter swim, a 10 pound brick tow, and treading water for two minutes.
Training Dates
2021 LIFEGUARD CLASS INFO
Contact
Interested in becoming a lifeguard or need to be recertified? Call Reginia Thomas, Aquatics Director, at 304 252 0715.
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Driving Social Responsibility
The generosity of others is at the core of the Y’s existence as a nonprofit. It is only through the support of our hundreds of thousands of volunteers and public and private donors that we are able to support and give back to the communities we engage.