July 9, 2026

LIFEGUARD TRAINING

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: Wednesday July 15th 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, July 15th and MUST be completed by July 24th.
In-person class times: Participants must attend ALL class dates and times to pass the lifeguard course.
Friday July 24th 4pm-8pm
Saturday July 25th 8am-5pm
Sunday July 26th 10am-5pm

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 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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