Bronze Medallion
Description: Bronze Medallion introduces participants to the basic principals of lifesaving—judgement, knowledge, skill and fitness. With an emphasis on self-rescue, lifesavers learn to respond to emergency first aid situations, as well as various low-risk water rescues. There is also a fitness component aimed at improving stroke efficiency and endurance through timed swims and distance rescues. Bronze Medallion is a prerequisite for the Bronze Cross Award.
Members Fee: $80.00
Non-Members Fee: $115.00
Prerequisite: 13yrs of age or completion of Bronze Star
Bronze Cross
Description: Bronze Cross is designed for lifesavers that want the challenge of more advanced training, including an introduction to safe supervision in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross furthers the rescuers’ first aid knowledge, as well as their ability to care for victims with a spinal injury. With an introduction to teamwork, communication and aquatic supervision, Bronze Cross is an excellent preparation for the demanding role of a lifeguard. Bronze Cross is the prerequisite award for all advanced training programs in lifeguarding and swim instructing.
Members Fee: $80.00
Non-Members Fee: $115.00
Prerequisite: Completion of Bronze Medallion
Standard First Aid
Description: Provides comprehensive training covering all aspects of first aid and CPR. This course is for those who want an in-depth understanding of first aid such as; medical/legal aspects, spinal injuries, heat or cold injuries, bone and joint injuries, abdominal and chest injuries, burns, and medical emergencies. Includes CPR-C certification. (Please contact us for recertification options.)
Members Fee: $85.00
Non-Members Fee: $105.00
Prerequisite: 12yrs of age
NLS
Description: NLS builds on the fundamental skills, knowledge, and values of the Lifesaving Society to develop practical skills and knowledge required by lifeguards. National Lifeguard education is designed to develop a sound understanding of lifeguarding principles, good judgement, and a mature and responsible attitude toward the role of the lifeguard. (Please contact us for recertification options.)
Members Fee: $120.00
Non-Members Fee: $160.00
Prerequisite: 16yrs of age and completion of Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid
Swimming Instructors
Description: Candidates will be certified to teach all levels of the YMCA swim program, the Lifesaving Bronze awards and Emergency First Aid.
Members Fee: $120.00
Non-Members Fee: $180.00
Prerequisite: 16yrs of age and completion of Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid
**Please contact the YMCA at 497-9622 for program dates and times.**
