This course is free with employment. Become part of our amazing team at the Pen Bay YMCA! We offer a flexible schedule, plus complimentary membership and programs.
REGISTER TODAY! Contact Sam Grinnell, Director of Aquatics at sgrinnell@penbayymca.org or call the Penobscot Bay YMCA at 207.236.3375.
OCTOBER COURSE
Prerequisite Date: Saturday, October 8 from 9:00 AM – Noon
Class Dates:
Sunday, October 16 – 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday, October 22 – 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday, October 23 – 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
NOVEMBER COURSE
Prerequisite Date: Saturday, October 15 from 9:00 AM – Noon
Class Dates:
Saturday, November 5 – 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday, November 6 – 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday, November 13 – 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
REQUIREMENTS TO COMPLETE COURSE:
Swim 300 yards continuously using combination of front crawl and breast stroke
Tread water for 2 minutes, using legs only
Swim 20 yards, retrieve 10 pound object from bottom of deep end, swim on back
holding object with both hands to shallow end, and exit pool without ladder
Successfully demonstrate all skills and rescue scenarios
Pass written tests with 80% or better
Attend all classes
MUST BE 15 YEARS OLD BY LAST DAY OF CLASS
