Lifeguard Training
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 on varying weekends every year in the Spring.
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.
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: Prerequisite swim test: Friday at 4:30 PM Friday evening: 5:30 - 8:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 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. Lifeguard Certification Requirements
Lifeguard Certification is a multi-day course held: 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 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: Friday evening: 5:30 - 8:00 PM Sunday: 1:00 - 5:00 PM Candidate must have most recent lifeguard certification with them to begin the session. |
Scheduling
BHYMCA Sessions:
One Day Session-Thursday, June 2nd at the Y- limited class size and full day training.
9:00am-5:00pm-Registration closes June 1st.
Columbia Sessions:
Session I: May 26 -27 West Broadway Swim Club, Columbia, MO
One Day Session-Thursday, June 2nd at the Y- limited class size and full day training.
9:00am-5:00pm-Registration closes June 1st.
Columbia Sessions:
Session I: May 26 -27 West Broadway Swim Club, Columbia, MO
For more information regarding Community Certifications, contact our Aquatics Director, Vanessa D at vanessad@bhymca.org