Life Skills & Life Lessons
It all happens in the water.
Your Y's Aquatics Center offers a variety of programming for all ages and skill levels. From Swim Lessons to Lap Swim, there is something for everyone! Please note: For safety reasons, masks may not be worn while using the pools, hot tub and/or showers.
Current Aquatics Schedule
American Red Cross Trainings
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Lifeguard Certification Training
American Red Cross
Are you whistle worthy?
Who: Those 15 years and older, who are able to pass the Pre-Course Swim Test
Cost: $125 for Members - $135 for Community Members
Please Note: If you don't pass the Pre-Course Swim Test, fee is refundable, minus $50 testing fee.
The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course is to provide entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies. Participants will also learn how to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services personnel take over. Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED Certification valid for 2 years.
All Candidates must successfully complete the Pre-Course Swim Test in order to participate in the course:
- Swim 300 yards continuously with rhythmic breathing (Breast stroke and/or Crawl stroke)
- Swim 20 yards, dive 7-10ft deep, retrieve a 10-pound brick, swim back to the starting point and exit the pool
- Tread water for 2 minutes using only your legs. (Hands must be under armpits.)
- Skill Evaluation will occur on the 1st day of the course at 6pm
Upon Registration you will receive an email from your course instructor with more information and class details. For questions or more information, please email victor@eugeneymca.org
Lifeguard Training - Session 1
Course Dates: April 22-24 and April 29-May 1
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, April 20
Course Times:
Friday, April 22: 6:00pm-8:00pm (Meet in Eugene YMCA lobby)
Saturday, April 23: 8:30am-4:00pm
Sunday, April 24: 8:30am-4:00pm
Friday, April 29: 4:00pm-10:00pm
Saturday, April 30: 8:30am-4:00pm
Sunday, May 1: 9:15am-12:15pm
Lifeguard Training - Session 2
Course Dates: May 6-8 and May 20-22
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, May 4
Course Times:
Friday, May 6: 6:00pm-8:00pm (Meet in Eugene YMCA lobby)
Saturday, May 7: 8:30am-4:00pm
Sunday, May 8: 8:30am-4:00pm
Friday, May 20: 4:00pm-10:00pm
Saturday, May 21: 8:30am-4:00pm
Sunday, May 22: 9:15am-12:15pm
Register HERE
Lifeguard Training - Session 3
Course Dates: June 3-5 and June 10-12
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, June 1
Course Times:
Friday, June 3: 6:00pm-8:00pm (Meet in Eugene YMCA lobby)
Saturday, June 4: 8:30am-4:00pm
Sunday, June 5: 8:30am-4:00pm
Friday, June 10: 4:00pm-10:00pm
Saturday, June 11: 8:30am-4:00pm
Sunday, June 12: 9:15am-12:15pm
Register HERE
For More Information:
aquatics@eugeneymca.org / 541-686-9622
Swim Team
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Team Eugene Aquatics, in cooperation with the Eugene Family YMCA, is a year-round competitive swim team offering instruction, training, and competition to children and young adults of all ages and abilities.
For more information on the Swim Team, please visit Team Eugene's website.
Water Watchers
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The Water Watchers Campaign is a joint program of Eugene Family YMCA, Willamalane Park and Recreation District, City of Eugene Recreation, River Road Park and Recreation District, and Veneta Community Pool to encourage individuals to commit to keeping kids in and around the water safe.
The Water Watchers Campaign invites individuals to sign a pledge declaring their commitment to watching children in and around pools and other water bodies and responding in the case of an emergency. Those who pledge agree that they have a responsibility to keep kids safe in and around water.
Water Watchers pledge to:
- Actively watch the children in and around water.
- Keep their eyes on the water.
- Avoid distractions like talking on the phone, socializing, or reading while watching children.
- Keep a phone near water for emergencies.
- Remain by the water until relieved by a new water watcher.
- Be aware of currents, undertows, water temperatures and obstructions in natural water bodies.
- Require a well-fitting life jacket for children on boats.
Water Watchers for Water Safety
Drowning is the 3rd leading cause of unintentional injury death worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that in 2017, drowning claimed the lives of almost 1,000 U.S. children.
"Water safety is always a top priority, especially in Oregon where families love to spend time outside--in the comfort of their own yard or at any one of our state's beautiful swimming holes," said Sabrina Hershey Black, the Eugene Family YMCA's Aquatics Director. "This year is particularly worrisome because coronavirus has kept kids out of school and busy parents are trying to juggle work and parenting. When we pull out kiddie pools and inflatable pools or take trips to nearby ponds, lakes or streams, we need to make sure that children are supervised at all times."
LIT Program - Lifeguard in Training
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Summer Program for Ages 11-15 years
With a focus on teamwork, responsibility, fitness and fun the Lifeguard in Training (LIT) program is a great introduction to lifeguarding. Over a two-week session, you will become familiar with the profession of lifeguarding. You will learn the basics of water rescue and first aid skills. You will also practice how to teach swim lessons. Find out if you've got what it takes to be a lifeguard!
Prerequisite: You must be able to swim 50 yards freestyle to sign up and Complete an LIT Application.
LIT Session Days: Monday-Thursday
LIT Session Times: 2:00-6:00pm
If you are interested in applying for the LIT Program, complete our Online Application
Once your application is received, a YMCA staff will connect with you within in 10 days of submitting an application.
LIT SESSION DATES & COSTS
Session 1: Lifeguard in Training
Dates & Times: July 5-14 (Tue-Thu, Mon-Thu) from 2pm-6pm*
*Please Note: There will be no LIT session on Monday, July 4
To Apply: Complete Online Application
| SESSION 1 COST | MEMBER COST | COMMUNITY MEMBER COST |
| Lifeguard in Training | $120 | $125 |
Session 2: Lifeguard in Training
Dates & Times: July 18-28 (Mon-Thu) from 2pm-6pm
To Apply: Complete Online Application
| SESSION 2 COST | MEMBER COST | COMMUNITY MEMBER COST |
| Lifeguard in Training | $135 | $140 |
Session 3: Lifeguard in Training
Dates & Times: Aug 1-11 (Mon-Thu) from 2pm-6pm
To Apply: Complete Online Application
| SESSION 3 COST | MEMBER COST | COMMUNITY MEMBER COST |
| Lifeguard in Training | $135 | $140 |
Questions about the LIT program:
Please email our Aquatics Director, Sabrina at sabrina@eugeneymca.org.
