Lifeguard Certification Course

The Lifeguarding course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide professional-level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over. Registration is required by Monday, December 19 to provide ample time to complete the required online material prior to the in-person portion of the class. Must be 15 years or older to take the class. All classes must be attended. Registration does not guarantee certification.

The class is at no cost to the participant pending a successful reference and background check, and an agreement to work at the Hamden/North Haven YMCA & New Haven YMCA Youth Center for six months.

WHEN: April 23-27, May 22-26 – 10:00-4:00pm

WHERE: New Haven YMCA Youth Center

FEE: Member: $250/Program Participant: $350