Lifeguard Training

Participants who successfully complete the course will earn American Red Cross Certification in Lifeguarding/First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.

Registration fees cover cost of course and American Red Cross Certification. 

All certifications are 2 years. However, the state of Nebraska requires anyone who wishes to lifeguard to recertify his/her CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer every year.

Please check with the Hastings YMCA about class dates/times @ 402-463-3139.

New Lifeguard Certification

Lifeguard Recertification (Yearly renewal)

**Lifeguards working for the City will get their Certification reimbursed if they work 300 hours and available the last week of operations.

 Lifeguard Certification Registration Form - Hastings, NE (1st time lifeguards and expired lifeguard certifications)

Lifeguard Online Registration - Hastings, NE

Aquacourt Orientation Schedule (for City of Hastings Lifeguards ONLY)

Lifeguard Certification ID

 Water Safety Instructor 
*Instructors who teach 108 hours of swim lessons will get their WSI certification reimbursed.

Certified Pool Operator Course