CPR & First Aid
CPR/AED and First Aid training is designed for students seeking a comprehensive training class. This program helps to develop basic life support knowledge and skills, and the confidence to respond to an emergency. CPR/AED and First Aid is an excellent choice for both the community and the workplace setting.
Contact the Legacy YMCA for class information
Anna Pierce – Aquatics Coordinator
Lifeguard Training
The Bessemer YMCA offers the full American Red Cross Lifeguard training course which includes CPR for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid, equipment-based rescues for the aquatic environment, accident prevention, and decision-making skills.
Participants must be 15 years old by the end of the class. Attendance, full participation, and successful completion of written tests and all water skills required.
Contact the Legacy YMCA for class information
Anna Pierce – Aquatics Coordinator
COST
$150.00 Legacy YMCA Members
$200.00 Non-Legacy YMCA Members
LOCATION
Lifeguard training courses are held at Legacy YMCA
Swimming Lessons
YMCA Aquatics Academy takes pride in teaching your child basic water safety, swim techniques, and skills.
Private, semi-private, group and special needs lessons are available starting at 6 months to 100 years old! Contact the Member Service Desk to register or for more information.
ME & MY SHADOW (PARENT/CHILD)
Ages: 6 months to 3 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Parents learn to work with their children in the water. This class focuses on safe water exploration and working on water adjustment.
PRESCHOOL BEGINNER
Ages: 4 to 6 years
Duration: 45 minutes
A first-time swimmer or a swimmer who cannot swim five feet without assistance.
PRESCHOOL ADVANCED
Ages: 4 to 6 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Able to swim five feet front and back crawl without assistance.
YOUTH BEGINNER
Ages: 7 to 12 years
Duration: 45 minutes
A first-time swimmer or a swimmer who cannot swim five feet without assistance.
YOUTH INTERMEDIATE
Ages: 7 to 12 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Able to swim 25 yards of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, and butterfly.
YOUTH ADVANCED
Ages: 7 to 12 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Able to swim 50 yards of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, and butterfly.
ADULT CLASSES
Ages: 13 and older
Duration: 45 minutes
Anyone interested in learning to swim, or improving their stroke technique.
Our student to instructor ratios are 1:4 for Preschool and 1:6 for Youth and Adult classes.
GROUP LESSONS: AGES 4 – 6
Monday and Wednesday:
4:30pm – 5:15pm
Tuesday and Thursday:
6:20pm – 7:05pm
Saturday Lessons:
9:15 – 10:00am
$65 Y Member / $85 Non Member
GROUP LESSONS: AGES 7 – 12
Monday and Wednesday:
5:20pm – 6:05pm
Tuesday and Thursday:
7:10pm – 7:55pm
Saturday:
10:05am – 10:50am
$55 Y Member / $75 Non Member
ME & MY SHADOW: AGES 6 MNT – 3 YRS ***Adult in water with child
Saturday Lessons:
8:40 – 9:10am
$60 Y Member / $90 Non Member
PRIVATE LESSONS:
Youth: $75 Y Member / $95 Non Member
Adult: $85 Y Member / $110 Non Member
SEMI-PRIVATE or LESSONS:
Youth: $60 Y Member / $90 Non Member
Adult: $80 Y Member / $100 Non Member
FALL SESSIONS
Monday and Wednesday
Session I: August 18 – 27
Session II: September 8 – 17
Session III: October 6 – 15
Session IV: November 3 – 12
Tuesday and Thursday
Session I: August 19 – 28
Session II: September 23 – October 2
Session III: October 14 – 23
Session IV: November 4 – 13
Saturday
Session I: August 16 – September 13
Session II: September 27 – October 18
Session III: November 1 – 22
