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)
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.
When: Registration opens in April. All three YMCA locations will offer one session per month throughout the summer.
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.
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We recommend a swimsuit, goggles and towel.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 6 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Monday, 3 to 8 p.m.
2/5-2/8; 2/12-2/15; 2/19-2/22; 2/26-3/1; 3/5-3/8; 3/12-3/15; 3/19-3/22; 3/26-3/29; 4/9-4/12; 4/16-4/19
For more information about these course dates, contact Brianna Gerrity at (702) 685-2496 or bgerrity@lasvegasymca.org.
4/23-4/26; 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
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.
Lifeguarding Notes
Are you interested in becoming a YMCA lifeguard? Hiring begins in March, and the earlier certification courses will increase your likelihood of employment. Our YMCA aquatics directors will assess you throughout the training.
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.