Aquatics Academy: Teen Leadership Program

Activity
2022: July/August|#51100

Jul 11, 2022 - Jul 21, 2022
Age at least 15 yrs but less than 19 yrs, Mixed
AquaticsTeen

Description

Are you a teen who is at least 15 years old and attending high school, interested in becoming a lifeguard or swim instructor at the YMCA? Know someone who fits this profile? If you answered yes to either question, our FREE Aquatics Academy: Teen Leadership Program is the perfect opportunity.
During the 8-day course (Monday-Thursday, 9AM-3PM for 2 weeks), participants will become certified in CPR, First Aid, Oxygen Administration, Lifeguarding and Swim Instruction, which will position them for employment this summer or fall.

Prerequisites:
  • 15 Years of age by end of first day of program
  • 300 yard swim, 150 yard Front Crawl, 150 yard Breaststroke
  • 2 minutes treading water, hands in armpits
  • 1 minute, 40 seconds: Swim 20 yards, surface dive to retrieve lifeguard brick (7-9 feet in depth), return with brick and exit pool without ladder

Activity meeting dates

Jul 11, 2022 - Jul 21, 2022
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

More Information

SupervisorSean Anne
Number of sessions8
Free
Closed
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