January 15, 2026

LIFEGUARD TRAINING

Looking for a meaningful job with flexible hours? Get certified as a lifeguard at the Marion Family YMCA!

Where:
Marion Family YMCA

Cost:
Member: $150.00
Non-Member: $200.00

Cost Reimbursement:
If you pass the course and are hired by the Marion Family YMCA, you will be eligible for a full refund of your fees. You will be eligible for the refund after you’ve worked for two months and worked at least 10 lifeguard shifts per month each of those months.

Prerequisites:
Participants must complete the following Physical Competency Requirements to be eligible for certification:

Tuesday March 10th 3:00pm-4:00pm Swim Assessment

200 yard swim, 2-minute water tread using only legs, and a timed brick retrieval.

Participants are expected to bring a swim suit and be prepared to get in the water every day of class.

When:
Online learning begins Tuesday, March 10th and MUST be completed by March 20th              

In-person class times: Participants must attend ALL class dates and times to pass the lifeguard course.

Friday March 20th 4pm-8pm

Saturday March 21st 8am-5pm

Sunday March 22nd 10am-5pm

The Marion Family YMCA offers recertification for currently certified lifeguards.

Recertifications  will take place Sunday, March 22nd 10am-5pm

Registration required.

Additional Info:

This is a blended Red Cross Lifeguard Certification. 7 hours online learning, 20 hours in-person learning.

Participants must be 16 years or older by the last day of the class in order to take the course.

Please refer any questions to the Aquatics Director, Andrew Franklin at franklin@marionfamilyymca.org

Marion Family YMCA

645 Barks Road East
Marion, Ohio 43302
740-725-9622
Monday – Thursday: 5:00am – 9:00pm
Friday: 5:00am – 7:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Sunday: 1:00 – 5:00pm
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