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Posted on: December 26, 2018

[ARCHIVED] American Red Cross Lifeguarding Classes held at the Dubuque Community YMCA/YWCA


Are you interested in a great summer job or challenging career as a professional lifeguard?  Through videos, group discussion and hands-on practice, you'll learn teamwork, rescue and surveillance skills, First Aid and CPR/AED and other skills you need to work as a professional lifeguard.  Successful completion results in a 2-year certification in Lifeguarding.  We are offering three (3) sessions of Lifeguarding which will be held at the Dubuque Community YMCA/YWCA located at 35 North Booth Street, Dubuque.


Session I is held on Saturday, February 9th from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm AND Sunday, February 10th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Session II is held on Saturday, March 16th from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm AND Sunday, March 17th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Session III is held on Saturday, April 13th from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm AND Sunday, April 14th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.


PREREQUISITES:  Must be at least 15 years of age and pass certain swimming requirements.  STUDENTS MUST BE PRESENT EACH DAY OF TRAINING, NO EXCEPTIONS.


Fees are $180 for resident; $218 for non-resident.  Online registration has begun, with in-person, mail-in, e-mail and/or fax registration beginning on Wednesday, January 2nd.


For further information or questions, please contact the Leisure Services Department at 563-589-4263 or email us at parkrec@cityofdubuque.org.

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