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Certification Classes Offered at the YMCA
 
 
Water Safety Instructor (WSI)  
A class is held during the spring every year in conjunction with the American Red Cross.  When registration for a class is opened, the registration information will be posted here and at the YMCA front desk.
 
 
Red Cross Life Guard Training   The Greater Lowell YMCA offers lifeguarding classes year round.   When registration for a class is opened, the registration information will be posted here and at the YMCA front desk. 
 
Class dates will be announced, space is limited to 15 per class.
 
 
 
 

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Greater Lowell YMCA

Get certified now for a great job in 2010!

  35 YMCA Drive

  Lowell MA 01852

 

Full Courses

Cost: $275

 

 

Course #1

Friday (5pm-9pm), Sat (8am-7pm),

Sun (8am-7pm), Mon (8am-7pm)

January 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th 2010

Course #2

Tues (8am-5PM), Wed (8am-5PM),

Thurs (8am-5pm), Fri (8am-5pm)

February 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th 2010

Course #3

Sun (8am-5PM), Mon (8am-5PM),

Tues (8am-5pm), Wed (8am-5pm)

April 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st 2010

 

Pre-Requisites for lifeguard certification: All participants must be  15 years old by the last class, able to swim 300 yards continuously and perform front crawl, breaststroke and sidestroke. Participants must be able to retrieve a 10 lb brick in 10 feet of water and tread water for 10 minutes.

 

Registrations are accepted on a first come, first serve basis and are limited to the first 15 participants. You can register at the Lowell YMCA in person or by phone

(978) 454-7825.

 

Financial Assistance is available to those who qualify.