Lifeguard Certifications
Looking for a great summer job or challenging career that’s in demand?
The YWCA offers a variety of courses to assist you in becoming a lifeguard, water safety instructor, or trainer for lifeguards. Once certified you can enjoy the benfits of working at a pool, waterpark, waterfront location, or teaching other participants lifeguarding skills.
To view details about each class offered at the YWCA, please click on the class on the left of your screen. To sign up for classes please call the downtown YWCA at 605-336-3660.
Lifeguard Trivia
Which US president, working as a lifeguard, saved 77 people from drowning?
In 1926, Ronald Reagan began working as a lifeguard at Lowell Park, near Dixon. He was credited with saving 77 lives during the seven summers he worked there.
