American Red Cross Courses (First Aid/CPR/AED and Lifeguarding)

American Red Cross Courses (First Aid/CPR/AED and Lifeguarding)

The Greater Valley YMCA is proud to partner with the American Red Cross to offer a variety of Lifeguard certification courses.  Please read the requirements carefully before signing up for a class.  If you have any questions, please reach out to the branch offering the course.

Full Course

Bethlehem
5/4/24 - 6/13/24
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MUST ATTEND ALL CLASSES!

Full certification

Session 1:

Monday, February – 26th  – 4-9pm

Tuesday, February 27th  4-9pm

Saturday, March 2nd – 9am-5pm

Monday, March 4th – 4-9pm

Tuesday, March 5th – 4-9pm

 

Session 2:

Saturday, April 6th -9am-5pm

Sunday, April 7th – 9am-5pm

Saturday, April 13th – 9am – 5pm

Sunday, April 14th – 9am- 5pm

 

Session 3:

Saturday, May 4th – 9am -5pm

Monday, May 6th – 4-9pm

Tuesday, May 7th – 4-9pm

Wednesday, May 8th – 4-9pm

Saturday, May 11th  – 9am-5pm

 

Session 4:

Monday, June 10th -9am-5pm

Tuesday, June 11th – 9am-5pm

Wednesday, June 12th – 9am-5pm

Thursday, June 13th – 9am-5pm

 

Member – $325

Non Member – $370

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
1/1/23 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 325.00$ 375.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Special Rate
05/04/24 - 05/11/24
Mo,Tu,Sa
$325 - $375 Register  
Closes
05/05/2024
06/10/24 - 06/13/24
Mo,Tu,We,Th
$325 - $375 Register  
Closes
06/11/2024

Lifeguarding Full Course

Slate Belt
6/5/24 - 6/7/24
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The primary 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 and to provide professional-level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries
and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over.

Prerequisites
Candidates must:
1. Be at least 15 years old on or before the final scheduled session of the course.
2. Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest:

  • Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface then swim 150 yards using front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both.  (Swimming on the back or side is not permitted).
  • Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs.
  • Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both.

3. Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds:

▪ Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Swim goggles are not allowed.
▪ Surface dive, feet-first or headfirst, to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
▪ Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point with
both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface so they are able
to get a breath.
▪ Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

 

ALL online course work MUST be completed before the first in person class.

Must attend all days and times for the session selected.

 

Session 1:

April 3 & 10  4pm-8pm AND April 6 & 13 9am-4pm

 

Session 2:

June 5, 6, & 7    9am-5pm

 

 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
1/25/24 8/1/24 Online / Front Desk $ 260.00$ 325.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
06/05/24 - 06/07/24
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Closes
05/29/2024

Lifeguard Recertification

Slate Belt
5/4/24 - 5/4/24
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In order to be eligible for recertification, the participant must have a valid American Red Cross lifeguard certification that is not expired by more than 30 days.   No other certifications will be accepted.

 

Session 1: March 23  8am-6pm

Session 2: May 4  8am-6pm


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
1/24/24 7/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 135.00$ 165.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
05/04/24
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Closes
04/27/2024

pocket mask fee

Slate Belt
4/1/24 - 12/31/24
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Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
4/29/23 12/31/24 Front Desk $ 10.00$ 10.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
04/01/24 - 12/31/24
Register at
front desk

Re-Certification Classes

Bethlehem
5/4/24 - 6/14/24
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One Day Recertification (Must have current Certification)

 

Recertification

Session 1:

Saturday, March 2nd – 8am-8pm

 

Session 2:

Sunday, April 14th – 8am – 8pm

 

Session 3:

Saturday, May 4th – 8am – 8pm

 

Session 4:

Friday, June 14th – 8am – 8pm

 

 

Member – $150

Non Member – $200


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
1/1/23 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 150.00$ 200.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Special Rate
05/04/24
Sa - 8:00 am - 12 hrs
$150 - $200 Register  
Closes
05/02/2024
06/14/24
Fr - 8:00 am - 12 hrs
$150 - $200 Register  
Closes
06/12/2024