American Red Cross Lifeguarding
Lifeguarding Classes
Classes include American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid & Lifeguarding. All certifications are valid for 2 years. Participants must be 15 years on or before the last day of the session. Males must wear a boxer-style swimming suit & females must wear a one-piece suit. The following pre-requisites must be met:
- 300-yard swim using front crawl & breaststroke
- Retrieving an object from the deep end of the pool
- Treading water for 2 minutes using legs only
- Pretest must be completed prior to class. Call Kyler (751-9714) for a test time.
- This is a blended learning course
- Some work will be done online prior to in person meeting times online
- Participants will receive a link at least 1 week before class to be completed before the first day of the session
2021/2022 Program Dates
Full Courses:
Sept 16-18, 2022
Jan 27-29, 2023
Mar 24-26, 2023
May 1-14, 2023
Certification Class will be held at the Bismarck YMCA 5-9pm Fri & 9am-5pm Sat & Sun. Registration deadline is 1 week prior to the beginning of class.
Fee: $250 (+$35 fee to American Red Cross for online portion)
Recertification:
Sept 18, 2022
Jan 29, 2023
Mar 26, 2023
May 14, 2023
Class will start at 9am & go until 6pm. Registration deadline is 1 week prior to the beginning of class.
Fee: $150 (+$35 fee to American Red Cross for online portion)
Contact Kyler at kyler.alme@bismarckymca.org for more information.


