ELKINS
RANDOLPH
COUNTY
YMCA

400 DAVIS AVE.
ELKINS, WV 26241
TEL (304) 636-4515

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HOURS

MONDAY - THURSDAY
5:00 AM-9:00 PM

FRIDAY
5:00 AM-7:00 PM

SATURDAY
8:00 AM-5:00 PM  

SUNDAY
NOON-5:00 PM




 

Our Classes & programs

RED CROSS LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION

RED CROSS LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION

Registration is open for lifeguard certification classes!

Red Cross Lifeguard Certification with First Aid/CPR. Certifications active for 2 years. For more information on the certification content, see the Red Cross website.

New Certification: $250
Re-certification: $150

Students must attend classes on each day. Times may vary and will be confirmed by instructor:

5/16 5-9 pm (Swim Test at 5 pm)
5/17 9 am - 5 pm
5/18 9 am - 5 pm

Swim test details:

Swim test will be conducted on the first evening of class:

i) Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest: Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface then swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. (Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed.) Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs. Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both.

ii) Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds: Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. (The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed.) Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 ? 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object.

Please bring a swim suit, towel and lunch (or you may leave the facility for lunch).

Guidelines for Members:

  • All members are required to sign a waiver at their first visit.  
  • If you are ill, please stay home.
  • Please sign in AND out with the front desk staff through the lobby entrance before the start of every visit.