The Summit Activities Center will be offering three Lifeguard Training Courses this spring. The first class will be held April 2-3, 2026 with the Pre-test on Thursday, March 12, at 5:00pm. The second class will be held April 18-19, 2026 with the Pre-test on Thursday, March 19, at 5:00pm. The third class will be held May 2-3, 2026 with the Pre-test on Thursday, April 2, at 5:00pm. Attendance is mandatory for ALL classes AND the prerequisite testing. This class is non-refundable after completion of the pre-test.
Registration begins immediately. Participants may register online at www.cityofyankton.org/SAC or at the front desk of the Summit Activities Center.
Cost for the training will be $200.00 plus tax and includes lifeguard-training books and CPR mask. Participants must be at least 15 years of age before the class ends.
Prerequisites are:
- Swim 300 yards continuously using front crawl and breaststroke.
- Starting in the water, swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10 lbs. object, return to the surface, swim 20 yards back to the starting point with the object, and exit the pool without using a ladder or steps within 1 minute and 40 seconds.
- Treading Water for 2 minutes using legs only.
* Participants who fail the prerequisites will not be able to continue the course.
Class One Course Schedule:
Prerequisite Swim Test: Thursday, March 12, at 5:00pm.
Thursday, April 2: 8 am – 8 pm
Friday, April 3: 8 am – 8 pm
Class Two Course Schedule:
Prerequisite Swim Test: Thursday, March 19, at 5:00pm.
Saturday, April 18: 8 am – 8 pm
Sunday, April 19: 8 am – 8 pm
Class Three Course Schedule:
Prerequisite Swim Test: Thursday, April 2, at 5:00pm.
Saturday, May 2: 8 am – 8 pm
Sunday, May 3: 8 am – 8 pm
For further information, please call 668-5234 or stop by the Summit Activities Center at 1801 Summit Street, Yankton, SD. Remember to follow the Yankton Parks and Recreation on our Facebook Page.
