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Lifeguard and CPR/First Aid Community Certifications

The Boonslick Heartland YMCA periodically holds Lifeguard and CPR/First Aid certification courses that are open and available to the community. These certification courses are offered two weekends every year in the Spring. NEW! Classes are being offered at Wilson's Athletic Club in Columbia!

​​A valid e-mail must be provided at the time of registration, as both certifications have prerequisite e-learning courses that must be completed prior to the date of class.
Jr. Guard Certification Requirements
Lifeguard Certification consists of a 2 day course held:

BHYMCA
Prerequisite swim test: Friday at 4:30 PM
Friday evening: 5:30 - 8:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

WILSON'S

Prerequisite swim test: 7:00 PM
Friday evening: 7:30 - 9:30 PM


The eligibility swim test required for junior guards are held the Friday of the session at 4:30. Youth Aquatic Safety Assistant (YASA or Jr. Guard) registrants must be 14 by the last day of class.
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Lifeguard Certification Requirements
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Lifeguard Certification is a multi-day course held:
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BHYMCA
Prerequisite swim test: Friday at 4:30 PM
Friday evening: 5:30 - 8:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 - 5:00 PM

WILSON'S

Prerequisite swim test: 7:00 PM
Friday evening: 7:30 - 9:30 PM
Saturday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Sunday: 
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM


Each participant must attend all sessions, no exceptions. Lifeguard registrations must be 16 by the last day of class.
Lifeguard Renewal Requirements
​Lifeguard Renewal will be held:

​BHYMCA
Friday evening: 5:30 - 8:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 - 5:00 PM


WILSON'S
Friday evening: 7:30 - 9:30 PM
Sunday: 
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM


​Candidate must have most recent lifeguard certification with them to begin the session.

Scheduling: BHYCMA
Session I: February 26th-28th
Session II: March 19th-21st
Session III: April 16th-18th
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Registration Fees
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Jr. Guard Certification
Lifeguard Certification
​Lifeguard Renewal
Days
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Fri & Sat
Fri-Sat-Sun
Fri & Sun
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*Pricing
Members     Non-Members
$75            $85
$160          $175
$75            $85
Scheduling: WILSON'S
NEW! Classes are being offered at Wilson's Athletic Club in Columbia!
Session I: TBD
Session II: TBD
Registration Fees
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Jr. Guard Certification
Lifeguard Certification
​Lifeguard Renewal
Days
​

Fri
Fri-Sat-Sun
Fri & Sun
​
*Pricing
Members     Non-Members
$75            $85
$160          $175
$75            $85
*The Registration Cost of any of our certification courses is subject to variation, and is not refundable once you have received your ​e-learning access.

Spring Lifeguard Training Prep Classes

The BHYMCA trains and the city hires 14 year olds to become Jr. Lifeguards. (Youth Aquatic Safety Assistants) Because this training can be overwhelming for young or inexperienced participants, the Y is offering a class that will prepare participants mentally and physically for the class and the job. Training is open to anyone who will be 14 by the end of April and up. Anyone seeking employment as a lifeguard this summer can benefit from this training led by personal trainer, Christy Rehagen.
Class attendance does not guarantee employment.

MUST ATTEND 4 of the 6 classes.


Minimum class size: 5
Maximum class size: 10
Session I
February 1st-17th
Monday/Wednesday
REGISTER BY 1/29/2021
Fees
Members:  $40
Non Members: ​$50

HEART MATTERS

Basic Life Support Training CPR & First Aid Classes

The Y offers CPR training to individuals or groups!

CLASSES OFFERED          PRICE
BLS......................................$40         
BLS/First Aid.........................$45
Pediatric BLS.........................$40
Pediatric BLS/First Aid............$45

UPCOMING TRAININGS
September 15th, 2020
November 17th, 2020
January 12th, 2021
March 16th, 2021


All classes are to be held at 6:15 PM.

Individuals register by calling 660.882.8500 or stopping by the Y at the Welcome Desk.

If you have a group you would like to register for a class, contact Vanessa at vanessad@bhymca.org for scheduling and pricing detais.

For more information regarding Community Certifications, contact our Aquatics Director, Vanessa D at vanessad@bhymca.org

Facility Hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
​Sunday
5:15 am - 8:00 pm
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
​1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Holiday Hours

Easter
Memorial Day
Forth of July

​Closed
Closed
​Closed

Contact

660.882.8500
757 3rd Street Boonville, MO 65233
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