LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION COURSE

CPR2

REGISTRATION OPEN

NEXT SESSION DATES:
February 1st & 2nd
Saturday & Sunday
9am - 7:45pm
Age Requirement: must be 15 years old to complete the course and 16 years old to work for the Y.

Location:
Yarrow Family YMCA
31105 Thousand Oaks Blvd.
Westlake Village, CA 91362

Cost:
$250

Course Description:

This is a blended learning course with an online component to be completed prior to the start of the in-person class. Red Cross is a nationally recognized lifeguard certification. It includes CPR/AED & First Aid Lifeguard Certifications. This course will teach skills through blended learning, providing knowledge to prevent, recognize, activate EAP, provide care, tend to injuries until EMS takes over.

 

REGISTRATION OPENS: January 13th at 6am

REGISTER HERE
 

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2025 Tentative Dates,  subject to change

  • February 1st & 2nd
  • March 8th & 9th
  • April 12th & 13th
  • May 3rd & 4th
  • June 14th & 15th
  • July 12th &13th
  • August 9th & 10th
  • September 13th & 14th
  • October 11th & 12
  • November 8th & 9th
  • December 6th & 7th

Registration for the next course begins the following Monday after the course dates.

Program Participants and Guests:

Are you a current or past Program Participant? If so use your phone number to access your online account. If you cannot remember your password or haven’t set one up yet, please click forgot password to get an access code emailed or text to you.

Not a Y Member? Non-Members pay no membership or joining fees and have access to most Y programs as Program Participants. To register you will need to set up a free non-membership account and you can begin your easy online registration:

STEP 1: Select the program location from the childcare option you are looking at.

STEP 2: You will be taken to our online portal for registration.

  • If you are already a MEMBER please sign in by clicking Log-In in the top righthand corner using the phone number associated with your membership.
  • If you are registering as a NON-MEMBER, click the link in the top right corner that says, "SIGN UP"

STEP 3: ON THE NEXT SCREEN, SELECT the membership option that you would like to register for.

STEP 4: Non-Member registrant only: CLICK TO SELECT THE NON-MEMBER MEMBERSHIP TYPE.

STEP 5: COMPLETE THE INFORMATION FORM WITH YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION. At the bottom of the screen, you will be able to save your non-member record with the option of adding any additional adults or children for whom you will be registering. Once you have finished adding additional individuals to your account, click next.

STEP 6: ENTER AN EMAIL AND SELECT A PASSWORD TO COMPLETE CREATION OF YOUR Y ONLINE ACCOUNT. You can now begin to search and register for programs!

QUESTIONS? Please call our branch location numbers listed below and they should be able to assist you! View branch hours HERE

  • The Y hires staff age 16+ year old
  • Flexible shifts to accommodate activity and school schedules
  • Swim Lesson instructor training provided
  • Lifeguard Certification Reimbursement** (value: $250)

 

**Reimbursement for LG certification course is available upon:

  • Completing a successful 48 hours of lifeguarding with the YMCA.
  • Positive performance reviews

*Completion of LG certification course does not guarantee employment with the
Southeast Ventura County YMCA.

Are you enthusiastic, dedicated, and ready to make a splash in the world of Lifeguarding?

Our Y is proud to offer Lifeguard Scholarships to passionate individuals who dream of ensuring safety in our pools.   

Need assistance to pay for the training course. Apply for one of our Lifguard Scholarships.

Important Information:

  • Must be at least 15 years old to be certified through the American Red Cross
  • Must be at least 16 years to apply for a Lifeguard position at the Southeast Ventura County YMCA
  • Completions of the training course does not guarentee employment

LIFEGUARD SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

  1. Class Cancellation by Instructor/Organization: 
    • If a class is cancelled due to issues with the organization, facility, or instructor, or unforeseen circumstances (weather, facility issues, or insufficient enrollment), participants will be notified as soon as possible. In such cases, participants will be given the option to reschedule for a future class or receive a full refund for the class. 
  2. Cancellation by Participant: 
    • Six or more business days prior to the class start date: 
      • Participants may cancel their registration for a full refund or reschedule to a future class at no additional cost. 
    • Less than six business days before the class start date:
      • No refunds will be issued. However, participants may reschedule to a future class for an additional fee of $15.00. This may only be done once. 
  3. No-Show Policy:
    • Participants must attend both scheduled classes in person. If they do not, no refund will be provided, and rescheduling will not be allowed. If they wish to continue pursuing a certification, they must re-register for a future date with a new full payment. 
  4. Online Training and Prerequisites: 
    • Participants are required to complete the assigned online coursework prior to the start of in-person sessions. If the online portion is not completed before the first in-person session, the participant will not be eligible for a refund and will not be permitted to continue with the course.
    • Participants must successfully complete the required prerequisites. If a participant is unable to meet the prerequisites, they will not be eligible for a refund and will not be allowed to continue with the course. 
  5. Testing Requirements:
    • To successfully complete the course and earn a certification, participants must pass both the in-water skills assessment and the written examination. Both components are required for the certification.
      • If a participant fails to pass the in-water skills assessment, they will not be eligible for a refund or rescheduling. If a participant fails the written examination, they will be given an alternate test to retake. This retest must be completed within five days.

REIMBURSEMENT

*Reimbursement for LG Certification course is available upon:
- Completing a successful 3 months of employment
Positive performance reviews

EMPLOYMENT

Completion of this LG Certification course does not guarantee employment with the Southeast Ventura County YMCA.

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