Your Y is happy to offer the following trainings throughout the year:
- Lifeguard Certification Training
- Babysitter's Training
- Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) Training
Upcoming Red Cross Trainings:
Becoming A Lifeguard Leader
American Red Cross
Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) Training
Course Date: Friday, May 5 - Sunday, May 7
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, May 2
Who: Those 17 years and older who have a current lifeguard certification and have completed the Pre-Course Skill Evaluation
Cost: $275 for Members /$285 for Community Members
The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor course is to provide class participants with the skills necessary to teach the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course. Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a Lifeguarding Instructor Certification valid for 2 years.
LGI Candidates also need to:
- Possess a current American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED
- Complete online Pre-Coursework prior to March 30
- Successfully Complete Pre-Course Skill Evaluation
Upon Registration you will receive an email from your course instructor with more information and class details.
Lifeguard Certification Training
American Red Cross
Are you whistle worthy?
Who: Those 15 years and older
Cost: $150 for Members /$160 for Community Members
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 Lifeguard/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 thepool
- Tread water for 2 minutes using only your legs. (Hands must be under armpits.)
- Skill Evalution 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.
Lifeguard Training Session 1
Course Dates: April 21-23 and April 28-30
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, April 19
Course Times:
Friday, April 21: 6:30pm to 8:00pm - Meet in Eugene Family YMCA lobby
Saturday, April 22: 8:30am to 4:00pm
Sunday, April 23: 8:30am to 4:00pm
Friday, April 28: 4:00pm to 10:00pm
Saturday, April 29: 8:30am to 4:00pm
Sunday, April 30: 10:00am to 12:15pm
Lifeguard Training Session 2
Course Dates: May 12-14 and May 19-21
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, May 10
Course Times:
Friday, May 12: 6:30pm to 8:00pm - Meet in Eugene Family YMCA lobby
Saturday, May 13: 8:30am to 4:00pm
Sunday, May 14: 8:30am to 4:00pm
Friday, May 19: 4:00pm to 10:00pm
Saturday, May 20: 8:30am to 4:00pm
Sunday, May 21: 10:00am to 12:15pm
Lifeguard Training Session 1
Course Dates: June 2-4 and June 9-11
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, May 31
Course Times:
Friday, June 2: 6:30pm to 8:00pm - Meet in Eugene Family YMCA lobby
Saturday, June 3: 8:30am to 4:00pm
Sunday, June 4: 8:30am to 4:00pm
Friday, June 9: 4:00pm to 10:00pm
Saturday, June 10: 8:30am to 4:00pm
Sunday, June 11: 10:00am to 12:15pm
For More Information:
Victor Tilghman, Associate Aquatics Director
541.686.9622 x206
victor@eugeneymca.org
