Masks Required

Following City Ordinance, we will be requiring that all individuals wear masks upon entry and exit. You will not be asked to wear a mask while working out.

Facility Update: Jan. 26th

The Kearney Y will open at 10am on Tuesday Jan. 26th.

Lifeguard Classes

ARC Lifeguarding / CPR / AED / First Aid (Blended Learning)

Age Requirement: 15 years and older

Participants will receive the knowledge needed to be lifeguards in pools and aquatic environments. This course offers up-to-date information on how to guard, anticipate, prevent problems and to take action to help those in need. CPR, First Aid and AED certifications are included in the cost of the Lifeguard Course.

Register: Full Certification
Register: Recertification
Back to Certifications

To earn certification, participants must:

  • Meet the age requirement
  • 15 years old on or before the final
  • Scheduled in-person session of the course.
  • Pass the precourse swimming skills evaluation.
  • Attend and actively participate in all class sessions.
  • Demonstrate competency in all required skills.
  • Complete all eLearning modules and reading assignments as assigned by the instructor.
  • Pass both final exams with a minimum grade of 80%.
  • Pass both final skill scenarios.