American Red Cross Lifeguard Training

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training

Participants MUST attend, and pass, the Pre-Requisite Swim Test before taking the Lifeguard Training Blended Learning Course.  The Blending Learning course has 7 hours of online course work that must be completed prior to the start of the course.

Registration fees for the lifeguard blended learning courses are non-refundable. An individual may register for a lifeguard course prior to passing the pre-requisite swim test, however if the individual is unable to pass the swim test, they will not be allowed to participate in the course.  In this situation, the cost of the cost may be applied towards another course at this facility within 6 months of the original date of registration or the amount of money paid is forfeit.  Any individual may retake the pre-requisite at any scheduled session in order to obtain a passing result.

If any individual does not complete the 7 hours of online coursework prior to the start of the course, they will not be allowed to participate in the course and the cost of the course is forfeit.

If an individual is unable to successfully complete and pass all aspects of the lifeguarding course, the cost of the course is forfeit.

 

Lifeguard Blended Learning Course

Ridgewood
11/22/24 - 11/24/24
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For Participants – the Lifeguard Course Pre-Requisite must be completed, and passed by the individual taking the course, prior to the start of the course.  There is a separate signup for the pre-requisite.  This is required and individuals will not be able to participate in the course if the pre-requisite is not completed.

The Lifeguard Blended Learning Course has 7 hours of online content that will need to be completed prior to the start of the course. More information regarding this will be shared in the registration confirmation email sent after a participant signs up for the course.

Registration fees are non-refundable.  If an individual registers and fails to pass the Pre-Requisite swim test, they may register for another course within 6 months of the original course, once they have passed the pre-requisite swim test.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberProgram ParticipantNon-Member
1/1/22 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 385.00$ 385.00$ 400.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
11/22/24 - 11/24/24
Su,Fr,Sa
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Closes
11/21/2024

Lifeguard Course Pre-Requisite Swim Tests

Ridgewood
11/4/24 - 11/13/24
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This Test is the in-person pre-requisite for the Red Cross Lifeguarding Course. To participate in a Ridgewood YMCA  Red Cross Lifeguarding course, you must be 15 years old by the final day of the course and be able to pass a prerequisite skills evaluation by doing the following: 

A. Complete the Swim-Tread-Swim assessment sequence. This sequence is continuous, and no stopping will be allowed.

1. Swim begins in the water at the deep-end, and starting with a push from the wall, candidates begin a 150 yard swim (6 lengths in our pools).

2. After completing the initial 150 yard swim, candidates will begin a two (2) minute tread at the surface of the water. The candidates hands should be held in their armpits, and the tread uses only the legs to keep oneself at the surface.

3. After completing the tread portion, candidates must complete a final 50 yard swim (2 lengths in our pools) to complete the ability test sequence.

 

– Stopping at any point, using one’s hands to assist in the tread, being unable to keep mouth and nose out of the water during the tread, and/or walking on the bottom of the pool are all immediate disqualifiers for that attempt at the sequence.

– When swimming, candidates must be continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. You may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both, but swimming on the back or side is not allowed.

– Swim goggles may be used. This is the only point where swim goggles are allowed.

 

B. Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds.

 

1. Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Your face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed.

2. Spot the object on the bottom of the pool, and surface dive, to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. The dive may be feet-first or head-first. If the object is missed on the first dive, more attempts at the dive can be made until the object is retrieved or attempt time exceeds 1 minute 40 seconds.

3. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on your back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object at all times. Candidates should be keeping their face at or near the surface so they are able to get a breath. Candidates should not swim the return distance under water.

4. Place the weighted object on the deck outside of the pool and exit the water at the side of the pool without using a ladder or stairs.

5. The attempt time must be under 1 minute 40 seconds after the object and candidate are out of the water.

 

Only two attempts at each of the two skills assessments are allowed at each Prerequisites Session. This is to keep the session within the scheduled time. Candidates may stop their attempt of either assessment at any point at the cost of that attempt on that assessment that day, and candidates may leave before attempting and/or completing both skills assessments, but failure to complete both skills assessments will result in being unable to participate in the Lifeguard Training Course.

 

The prerequisite skills evaluation will be completed prior to the in-person course.  We do not test for any other facilities or non-Ridgewood YMCA Courses.  


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberProgram ParticipantNon-Member
10/26/21 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 5.00$ 5.00$ 5.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
11/04/24
Mo - 8:30 pm
Registration
Closed on
11/03/2024
11/06/24
We - 3:30 pm - 30 mins
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Closes
11/05/2024
11/11/24
Mo - 8:30 pm
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Closes
11/10/2024
11/13/24
We - 3:30 pm - 30 mins
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Closes
11/12/2024

 

STRENGTH + CONDITIONING

METCON

Challenge yourself with circuits consisting of strength, conditioning, and plyometric exercises. This style of workout taps into all three metabolic systems to improve muscular power, strength, and endurance—plus, the clock is ticking, so you’re competing against yourself for time and reps! Class ends with mobility work for joint health.

HIIT SQUAD

High Intensity Interval Training pushed to the max. Monday classes involve functional and athletic training using the TRX, treadmill, bikes, kettlebells and more. Wednesday classes mirror a Crossfit type workout.

UPGRADE BOOTCAMP

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BODY CONDITIONING

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TOTAL BODY CONDITIONING

Strength work challenging your body with a variety of equipment. Classes may include hand weights, balls, steps, disks and bands.

UPPERCUTS + CORE

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WOMEN’S BARBELL CLUB

Develop strength and technique to approach the bar with confidence! Led by two experienced female lifters, this class will focus on basic power and Olympic lifts as well as accessory exercises to build strength and power.

Female identifying and gender expansive individuals welcome.

SMALL GROUP FUNCTIONAL TRAINING

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BODY SCULPT

In body sculpt classes, you’ll use equipment like hand weights, resistance bands, and your body weight to sculpt and tone your muscles. With sculpting and toning exercises, you’ll develop lean muscles rather than large or bulky ones.

PILATES

PILATES

Pilates is a method of exercise that consists of low-impact flexibility and muscular strength and endurance movements. Pilates emphasizes proper postural alignment, core strength and muscle balance.  

PILATES MAT

Mat Pilates is a strengthening and lengthening form of exercise that focuses on your core (trunk) muscles while also training your arms and legs. Mat Pilates is based on the original exercises Joseph Pilates developed to strengthen his own body as a very young man and then began teaching others.

POP PILATES

Pop Pilates is an evolution of regular Pilates, challenging people to develop incredible core strength. It is a mat-based fusion of abdominal muscle exercises and moves which benefit your entire body, with it putting core muscles to work more than regular Pilates would.

YOGALATES

Yogalates combines the balance, stamina, strength, flexibility, and yogic awareness of mind and body with Pilates techniques that improve posture, core strength, and stability.

BARRE

BARRE

Classical dance movements and positions drawn from yoga and Pilates. Using equipment, in addition to the barre, such as resistance bands, gliding disk and exercise balls.

BARRE SCULPT

This full body workout combines high-rep strength training and traditional barre exercises to challenge your mobility and core.

SOUL BODY BARRE

Experience the power of Soul Body’s signature method and flow that is smart, functional, more athletic yet mindful in its approach. This results-driven program brings that “boutique barre experience” to Group Fitness. Shape, tone and strengthen the body.

STRETCH

STRETCH

The perfect ending to a long day! Learn simple, safe and easy exercises to lengthen and limber the whole body. 

TAI CHI

TAI CHI

Experience an ancient Chinese martial art with health benefits for body, mind and spirit. A meditation in motion that relieves stress, encourages relaxation and improves balance.  

TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS

Tai Chi is a recommended exercise for people with arthritis because it is low-impact and can help you improve your strength, flexibility, and balance. It involved performing slow, controlled movements with an attention to your breath. It can help with chronic pain management as well as promote relaxation and mental well-being.

MARTIAL ARTS

MARTIAL ARTS FOR SELF DEFENSE

Are you interested in learning martial arts and self defense? If yes, then consider joining our program and attending our classes.

Our Mixed Martial Arts system incorporates techniques and methods from Boxing, Kickboxing, Wrestling, Grappling, and Karate. Our Mixed Martial Arts system strives to deliver an integrated and comprehensive ideology and framework with the goal of producing skillful, accomplished, and well-rounded students proficient in the art of self defense.

All new students must be at least 18 years old, sign a liability waiver, and purchase a white karate gi online (with a white belt) prior to beginning any class.

BOXING

CARDIO BOX

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HEAVY BAG

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UPGRADE BOXING

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DANCE

ZUMBA®

Zumba® is an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance workout.

LABLAST® FITNESS

LaBlast® Fitness is an energizing dance fitness class blending the true skill of ballroom dance with the calorie blasting properties of interval fitness.

CYCLE

CYCLE

A fast-paced workout on a stationary bike. You can climb, sprint and ride to incredible music in our cycling studio.

CYCLE EXPRESS

All the benefits of a cycle class condensed into a 30 minute session.

AQUA

AQUA EX

Shallow and deep water exercises that tone and improve range of motion, cardiovascular endurance and muscle strength.

AQUA ZUMBA®

Enjoy Zumba® on land? Try your favorite dance workout in the water for a great low impact workout!

DEEP WATER RUNNING

Deep Water Fitness is a low impact, joint-friendly workout routine that builds strength and cardiovascular health. Participants will have fun taking part in new and exciting resistance exercises and underwater running drills with help from a floatation device.

WALKING

Y WALK CLUB

Our Walking Group will help keep you moving and working towards better health and fitness. The group will meet outside at the Y for warmups then continue to Veterans Memorial Field where we will walk for 20-30 minutes. Class will wrap up back at the Y with stretches, mobility work, and some simple exercises. This class is outdoors and is weather dependent, however will still occur in the event of safe, yet inclement weather.

YOGA + MEDITATION

YOGA

Learn the “ins and outs” of Yoga postures. The practice of yoga improves our well-being, not just physically, but on all levels: physiologically, mentally, emotional and spiritually. Yoga is to be experienced. All are welcome to join.   

HATHA YOGA

Experience the transformative power of moving mediation by practicing various yoga postures with a focus on creating awareness gaining strength and increasing flexibility. 

HATHA FOR HEALTHY BONES

Hatha for Healthy Bones focuses on balancing poses, building strength in your legs and using body weight to build bone density.

IYENGAR YOGA

Iyengar yoga begins with standing, sitting and lying down postures and later inversions and more vigorous backbends and breathing techniques. The Iyengar method emphasizes proper alignment and builds strength, flexibility and inner peace. 

DYNAMIC YOGA

Dynamic yoga focuses on flowing movements and breathwork. It is a more vigorous style of yoga than traditional hatha yoga, and it can be a great way to improve your cardiovascular health, strength, and flexibility.

GENTLE YOGA

This form of Hatha Yoga practice involves breath, body, and mind, with poses not as strenuous as in a traditional yoga class.

YOGALATES

Yogalates combines the balance, stamina, strength, flexibility, and yogic awareness of mind and body with Pilates techniques that improve posture, core strength, and stability.

MEDITATION + RESTORATIVE YOGA

This is our gentlest yoga class. Designed for those who wish to find healing, recovery physically and emotionally, and to learn to release chronic tension and stress. 

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