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