Lifeguard Certification/Recertification & WSI

The Fort Madison Family YMCA will hold a Lifeguard Certification Course beginning Tuesday, May 24th for individuals 15 years of age (by June 10th, 2022) and older who are interested in lifeguarding. A recertification class will also be held on Monday, June 6th; and a Water Safety Instruction class will be held Friday, June 10th through Sunday, June 12th.

Students are asked to bring photo ID/Proof of age with you to the pre-test.


Lifeguard Certification Course

Age Requirement: 15 years old by June 10th, 2022
Location: Fort Madison YMCA and Fort Madison Public Pool
Cost: $150 must be paid by June 7th
In Water Pretest: May 24th from 4:00pm-5:00pm at Fort Madison YMCA Indoor Pool
*Must bring form of ID to show age, swimsuit & goggles.
Online Portion: Will be sent via email. Must be completed by June 7th.
Class Times: June 7th-10th from 8:30am-12:30pm at Fort Madison Public Pool


Lifeguard Recertification Course

Location: Fort Madison Public Pool
Cost: $60 must be paid by June 6th
Online Portion: Will be sent via email. Must be completed by June 10th.
Class Time: June 6th from 9:00am-12:00pm at Fort Madison Public Pool


Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification

Location: Fort Madison Public Pool
Certification will be held June 10th through June 12th at Fort Madison Public Pool


Contact the Fort Madison Family YMCA during regular office hours for further details and to register.