Boonslick Heartland YMCA
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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.
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
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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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WHAT YOU NEED TO PREPARE FOR THE COURSE

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
Online Registration
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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

Memorial Day
​4th of July
​Labor Day
Closed
Closed​​
​Closed

Contact

660.882.8500
757 3rd Street Boonville, MO 65233
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