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Bill & Lillie Heinrich YMCA

See the schedule for session dates and times unless details appear below. Register online or at the front desk of any YMCA location. Contact Brianna Gerrity at (702) 685-2496 or bgerrity@lasvegasymca.org for more information. The YMCA’s four core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility are incorporated into every program.

Junior Lifeguard Program (12-15 years; Only those age 15+ are eligible for certification. Others will have the opportunity to sit for the test as preparation for future certification.)
New to the YMCA of Southern Nevada, this program is ideal for any youth interested in becoming a lifeguard or desiring to work in an aquatic/emergency service environment. Learn basic water safety skills and become CPR/First Aid certified (must pass written and practical skills test) while conditioning your body through water sports and games.
- A prerequisite swim test is required prior to registering for the course.
- You must be able to swim 50 yards freestyle and 50 yards breastroke continuously.
- Schedule the swim test by appointment through Tom Robertson, trobertson@lasvegasymca.org or (702) 877-9622 ext. 4988.
When: The program runs for two weeks, July 19-30, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to noon
Cost: $200/two-week session

Lifeguard Certification Courses (15 years+)
You must complete a prerequisite swim test the Monday before the course start date. Tests are at 6 p.m., there is no charge for the test and pre-registration is not required. Here are some helpful tips.

  • We recommend a swimsuit, goggles and towel.

  • The test is a continuous 300-yard swim (12 pool lengths) consisting of 100 yards of freestyle, 100 yards of breaststroke and 100 yards of either freestyle or breaststroke.

  • You will be required to recover a 10-pound brick in 7-10 feet of water and swim with it on the surface, face out of the water and body toward the ceiling, for 20 yards back to the wall while keeping both hands on the brick.

  • Upon successful completion of the prerequisite swim test you must then register for the class and purchase a CPR mask. Registration and purchase of CPR mask will take place at the YMCA front desk.

  • Successful completion of all of the requirements will result in American Red Cross certification in CPR/AED & Lifeguard Training and First Aid.

Dates: Choose from any of the sessions below. Program runs Friday, 3 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Monday, 3 to 8 p.m.
For more information about these course dates, contact Brianna Gerrity at (702) 685-2496 or bgerrity@lasvegasymca.org.
5/7-5/10; 5/14-5/17; 5/21-5/24; 6/11-6/14; 6/18-6/21; 6/25-6/28; 7/9-7/12; 7/23-7/26
For more information about these course dates, contact Bill Bigham at (702) 595-0010.
Cost: Course $135 (includes lifeguard manual). $17 for CPR mask. $40 program participation fee for non-members.

RECERTIFICATION OPTIONS:
Lifeguarding & First Aid Review Challenge Class: $50 Sunday 8-6 p.m. and Monday 3-8 p.m. 
(Every weekend that the Lifeguard Courses are offered through July 2010, see schedule above.)

CPR/AED Class for the Professional Rescuer: $58 Saturday 8-4 p.m.
(Every weekend that the Lifeguard Courses are offered through July 2010, see schedule above.)

CPR/AED Challenge for the Professional Rescuer: $25 Saturday 2-4 p.m.
(Every weekend that the Lifeguard Courses are offered through July 2010, see schedule above.)

*MUST PAY AND REGISTER BY NOON ON THE START DAY.

If your company or organization would like to offer CPR/AED, First Aid, or Oxygen training, please contact Brianna Gerrity at (702) 685-2496 or bgerrity@lasvegasymca.org for prices and arrangements.

Water Safety Instructor (16 years+)
Learn how to teach and conduct swimming lessons for infants, children and adults. Course details and pre-requisites appear below. For more information, call Bill Bigham, (702) 595-0010.
Session II: 6/15-6/24 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3-8 p.m.
Cost: $160 (plus a $40 program participation fee for non-members)

  • We recommend a swimsuit, goggles and towel.

  • You must successfully complete the pre-course skills examination, including swimming 25 yards of each of the following at an intermediate level: front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke and butterfly. You must also tread water and float on your back for one minute each. 

  • You must hold a Fundamentals of Instructor Training certificate issued within the last year or a current American Red Cross Health and Safety Instructor authorization (will be included in course if you need it).

  • Successful completion of all written and skills tests will result in American Red Cross certification as a Water Safety Instructor (swimming instructor).
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