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Youth Development
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Huntington
YMCA of Long Island
 
Healthy Living Aquatics

Aquatics

LIFEGUARD TRAINING AGES 15+   

AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD TRAINING CLASS — EXT 200 
Emphasis on accident prevention, aftercare, rescue techniques and lifeguard responsibilities. Course includes American Red Cross Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED and Oxygen Administration. No absences permitted!! 

Fee:$400.00 (Y membership not required) includes books, CPR mask & certifications.

Must complete the Swim Test on the first day of class.

  • 100yd front crawl
  • 100yd breaststroke
  • 100yd front crawl and breaststroke
  • Tread water for 2 minutes
  • 20yd swim out and back with surface dive to retrieve a 10lb brick (this is a timed event)
  • Swim 5yds, submerge and retrieve three diving rings placed 5yds apart in 4-7 feet of water, resurface and swim 5yds back. 


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LIFEGUARD RECERTIFICATION CLASSES — EXT 200

Please note that a current certification is required to participate.

YMCA & American Red Cross Lifeguard - $200.00. Classes are held 2x a year.