January 15, 2026

LIFEGUARD TRAINING

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

APRIL 10-12

Where:
Marion Family YMCA

Cost:
Member: $200.00
Non-Member: $250.00
Last Day to Register is March 31st

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 31st 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 31st and MUST be completed by April 10th             

In-person class times: Participants must attend ALL class dates and times to pass the lifeguard course.
Friday April 10th 4pm-8pm
Saturday April 11th 8am-5pm
Sunday April 12th 10am-5pm

The Marion Family YMCA offers recertification for currently certified lifeguards.

Recertifications  will take place Sunday, April 12th 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 afranklin@marionfamilyymca.org

Cost:
Member: $200.00
Non-Member: $250.00
Last Day to Register is April 21st

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 April 21st 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, April 21st and MUST be completed by May 1st           

In-person class times: Participants must attend ALL class dates and times to pass the lifeguard course.
Friday May 1st 4pm-8pm
Saturday May 2nd 8am-5pm
Sunday May 3rd 10am-5pm

The Marion Family YMCA offers recertification for currently certified lifeguards.

Recertifications  will take place Sunday, May 3rd 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 afranklin@marionfamilyymca.org

MAY 15-17
Where:
Marion Family YMCA

Cost:
Member: $200.00
Non-Member: $250.00
Last Day to Register is April 21st

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 May 6th 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 Wednesday, May 6th and MUST be completed by May 15th          

In-person class times: Participants must attend ALL class dates and times to pass the lifeguard course.
Friday May 15th 4pm-8pm
Saturday May 16th 8am-5pm
Sunday May 17th 10am-5pm

The Marion Family YMCA offers recertification for currently certified lifeguards.

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 afranklin@marionfamilyymca.org

JUNE 9-13
Where:
Marion Family YMCA

Cost:
Member: $200.00
Non-Member: $250.00
Last Day to Register is April 21st

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:

Wednesday June 3rd 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 Wednesday, May 6th and MUST be completed by May 15th          

In-person class times: Participants must attend ALL class dates and times to pass the lifeguard course.
Tuesday June 9th 8-12
Wednesday June 10th 8-12
Thursday June 11th 8-12
Friday June 12th 4pm-12pm
Saturday June 13th 8am-12pm

The Marion Family YMCA offers recertification for currently certified lifeguards.

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 afranklin@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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