2025 Tentative Dates,  subject to change

• February 1st & 2nd
• March 8th & 9th
• April 5th & 6th
• May 3rd & 4th
• June 14th & 15th
• July 12th &13th
• August 9th & 10th
• September 13th & 14th
• October 11th & 12
• November 8th & 9th
• December 6th & 7th

Registration for the next course begins the following Monday after the course dates.

Program Participants and Guests:

Are you a current or past Program Participant? If so use your phone number to access your online account. If you cannot remember your password or haven’t set one up yet, please click forgot password to get an access code emailed or text to you.

Not a Y Member? Non-Members pay no membership or joining fees and have access to most Y programs as Program Participants. To register you will need to set up a free non-membership account and you can begin your easy online registration:

STEP 1: Select the program location from the childcare option you are looking at.

STEP 2: You will be taken to our online portal for registration.

• If you are already a MEMBER please sign in by clicking Log-In in the top righthand corner using the phone number associated with your membership.
• If you are registering as a NON-MEMBER, click the link in the top right corner that says, "SIGN UP"

STEP 3: ON THE NEXT SCREEN, SELECT the membership option that you would like to register for.

STEP 4: Non-Member registrant only: CLICK TO SELECT THE NON-MEMBER MEMBERSHIP TYPE.

STEP 5: COMPLETE THE INFORMATION FORM WITH YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION. At the bottom of the screen, you will be able to save your non-member record with the option of adding any additional adults or children for whom you will be registering. Once you have finished adding additional individuals to your account, click next.

STEP 6: ENTER AN EMAIL AND SELECT A PASSWORD TO COMPLETE CREATION OF YOUR Y ONLINE ACCOUNT. You can now begin to search and register for programs!

QUESTIONS? Please call our branch location numbers listed below and they should be able to assist you! View branch hours HERE

• The Y hires staff age 16+ year old
• Flexible shifts to accommodate activity and school schedules
• Swim Lesson instructor training provided
• Lifeguard Certification Reimbursement** (value: $250)

**Reimbursement for LG certification course is available upon:

• Completing a successful 48 hours of lifeguarding with the YMCA.
• Positive performance reviews

*Completion of LG certification course does not guarantee employment with the
Southeast Ventura County YMCA.

Are you enthusiastic, dedicated and ready to make a splash in the world of Lifeguarding?

Our Y is proud to offer Lifeguard Scholarships to passionate individuals who are interested in working for our YMCA and helping ensure safety in our pools.

Need assistance to pay for the Lifeguard Training Course? Apply for one of our Lifeguard Scholarships!

Questions? Email us.

yarrowaquatics@sevymca.org for Yarrow Family YMCA in Westlake Village
simiaquatics@sevymca.org for Simi Valley Family YMCA in Simi Valley

Complete and submit the online scholarship application at least 20 days prior to the course start date for consideration.

Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted.

Important information:

• Must be at least 16 years old to apply for a Lifeguard position at the Southeast Ventura County YMCA.
• Must complete a job application at the following link: www.sevymca.org/jobs.
• Completion of the training course does not guarantee employment.
• Letter of recommendation required.
• Must pass the in-water prerequisite skills test.

In-Water Skills Test Details:

• 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.
• 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 at the surface with both hands and keeping the face out at or near the surface.
  • Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

LIFEGUARD SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

1. Class Cancellation by Instructor/Organization: 
   • If a class is cancelled due to issues with the organization, facility, or instructor, or unforeseen circumstances (weather, facility issues, or insufficient enrollment), participants will be notified as soon as possible. In such cases, participants will be given the option to reschedule for a future class or receive a full refund for the class. 
2. Cancellation by Participant: 
   • Six or more business days prior to the class start date: 
     • Participants may cancel their registration for a full refund or reschedule to a future class at no additional cost. 
   • Less than six business days before the class start date:
     • No refunds will be issued. However, participants may reschedule to a future class for an additional fee of $15.00. This may only be done once. 
3. No-Show Policy:
   • Participants must attend both scheduled classes in person. If they do not, no refund will be provided, and rescheduling will not be allowed. If they wish to continue pursuing a certification, they must re-register for a future date with a new full payment. 
4. Online Training and Prerequisites: 
   • Participants are required to complete the assigned online coursework prior to the start of in-person sessions. If the online portion is not completed before the first in-person session, the participant will not be eligible for a refund and will not be permitted to continue with the course.
   • Participants must successfully complete the required prerequisites. If a participant is unable to meet the prerequisites, they will not be eligible for a refund and will not be allowed to continue with the course. 
5. Testing Requirements:
   • To successfully complete the course and earn a certification, participants must pass both the in-water skills assessment and the written examination. Both components are required for the certification.
     • If a participant fails to pass the in-water skills assessment, they will not be eligible for a refund or rescheduling. If a participant fails the written examination, they will be given an alternate test to retake. This retest must be completed within five days.