Lifeguard Certification Class

The Muscatine Community YMCA will be offering  American Red Cross Blended Learning Lifeguarding Courses.

Certification requires participants be at least 15 years old by the last day of the course, attendance at all class sessions is MANDATORY, and is dependent on class and exam performance.  This is a blended learning course, so participants complete online and in-class activities.  Some lessons/ activities MUST be completed prior to the first class meeting.  Certification is valid for 2 years and includes Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.  

In order to obtain certification students must attend, actively participate and pass the pre-course swimming skills evaluation prior to the in-person course, successfully complete all eLearning content, successfully participate in all in-person class sessions, demonstrate competency in all required skills, pass both final exams with 80% or better and pass both final skills scenarios.

Please click here for Pre-Course Sessions, Class Dates & Times, Registration Deadlines, and Fees.