Become a Lifeguard
Become a lifeguard! All prospective participants should register for the Ellis & Associates Lifeguard class at the Y. Our International Lifeguard Training Programs (ILTP™) are designed and intended to be delivered as part of an integrated curriculum that includes water rescue techniques, First Aid, Health Care Provider CPR, Emergency Oxygen Support, and Automated External Defibrillation as a first responder. This course requires students to perform each concept taught in the course, through student demonstrations of all skills concepts and skills instructed. Students will participate in lifeguarding roles throughout the class and are expected to perform lifeguard duties as first responders. Students will perform on deck and in water simulations, drills and exercises for rescue techniques as an individual and in team scenarios as part of multiple rescuers drills.
Prerequisites:
- Must be at least 15 years or older
- 200 yard swim without stopping using front crawl (freestyle) and/or breast stroke
- Perform a feet-first surface dive, retrieve 10-lb brick, and bring it to the surface.
- Be able to tread water without using arms for 2 minutes
- Be able to climb out of the pool without a ladder
Cost:
- Non-refundable tryout fee: $25.00
- Lifeguard Class
- Y-Member: $200.00
- Non-Member: $250.00