Our Instructors
All YMCA swimming lessons are taught by caring, compassionate professionals who focus on your child's needs. They are required to attend bi-monthly trainings to make sure they are always updated with the latest teaching strategies and safety guidelines.
All Y instructors are trained and certified in:
- CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
- First Aid
- Oxygen Administration
Our Lifeguards
Our guards are drilled on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to ensure they are always prepared in case of an emergency. Guards are always on duty during swim lessons and open swim hours.
All Y lifeguards are trained and certified in:
- Lifeguarding
- CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
- First Aid
- Oxygen Administration
SAFETY
Safety is the first priority for YMCA of Greater Boston and its aquatics staff. We take all measures possible to create a comfortable and safe environment for aquatic fun and swim lessons by taking the following precautions:
- First aid kits on deck by law
- Lifeguard (LG), CPR, First Aid, 02 certified by law
- AED/02/Trauma bag in each pool area
- All lifeguards carry CPR mask and gloves
- 25:1 ratio between visitors and staff at all times
- Daily and weekly drills to ensure staff alertness and readiness
- 2 hours of mandatory monthly in-service training
To learn more about how we ensure the safest aquatic environment for your children, read about our Swimming Facilities.
We're proud to partner with the USA Swimming Foundation