Lifeguarding & Recertification Classes
The YWCA Lower Cape Fear is proud to offer lifeguarding classes, as well as recertification classes in lifeguarding, first aid, and CPR/PR throughout the year. See below for current class schedules, costs, program, and contact information.
Program Information
Lifeguarding Classes
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The YWCA Lower Cape Fear is proud to offer five lifeguarding classes in February, March, April, May and June 2020.
Lifeguarding Class Cost: $275
The following items are needed for class:
- bathing suit
- towel
- lifeguard manual (provided by YWCA)
- notebook
- snacks & water
- highlighter
- pocket masks (provided by YWCA)
The first class of each session meets poolside for a pre-test. The pre-test consists of a 300-yard swim, two-minute tread, and a deep-water dive to retrieve a ten-pound brick.
Individuals must be 15 years old to participate.
Four students are needed to conduct a class with no more than eight students.
2020 Lifeguarding Class Schedule:
MARCH
Class 1:
Thursday, 3/5 & Friday, 3/6 | 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturday, 3/7 & Sunday, 3/8 | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Class 2:
Every Tuesday & Thursday From 3/10 – 4/2 | 6:00 – 9:00 PM
APRIL
Thursday, 4/16 & Friday, 4/17 | 6:00 -9:00 PM
Saturday, 4/18 & Sunday, 4/19 | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
MAY
Monday, 5/18 – Thursday, 5/21 | 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday, 5/26 – Friday, 5/29 | 6:00 – 9:00 PM
JUNE
Class 1:
Thursday, 6/4 & Friday, 6/5 | 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturday, 6/6 & Sunday, 6/7 | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
class 2:
Monday, 6/15 – Friday, 6/19 | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Recertification Classes
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The YWCA Lower Cape Fear is proud to offer recertification review classes for lifeguarding, first aid and CPR/PR three times a year between April and June 2020.
Recertification Class Cost: $150
These are 12-hour review classes lasting between 2 days. This is now the only option for recertification. If you have a pocket mask, please bring it with you to class. There will be a written and practical test for all re-certifications.
Classes are limited to 10 participants and four must be signed up to conduct the class.
Proof of current certification is required before beginning the class.
2020 Recertification Class Schedule:
MARCH
Saturday, 3/28 & SUnday, 3/29 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
MAY
Class 1:
Saturday, 5/2 & Sunday, 5/3 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Class 2:
Saturday, 5/30 & Sunday, 5/31 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Contact Information
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For more information, contact:
Lance Tate
Aquatics Director
E: pooldir@ywca-lowercapefear.org
P: 910-799-6820, extension 110