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You never know when you might need it - and in the event that you ever do, you'll want to be prepared to assist a friend, neighbor or family member if they are in distress. 

*Registration will open one month prior to class start date, and close one week prior to the class beginning. Online materials must be completed by class date. Please see upcoming class dates below. 

 

LIFEGUARD

NEW LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION CLASSES

DOWNTOWN YMCA

  • Monday October 2nd | 5-9pm
  • Wednesday October 4th | 5-9pm
  • Saturday October 7th | 10-4pm
  • Monday October 9t | 5-9pm
  • Wednesday October 11th | 5-9pm 

You must attend all five classes to receive certification. 

Register Online
 
LIFEGUARD 2

RECERTIFICATION CLASSES

DOWNTOWN YMCA

  • November 11th

    • 9am - 4 pm 

JAMERSON FAMILY YMCA

  • September 16th
    • 9am - 4 pm 

  • December 16th

    • 9am - 4pm

 
BABY CPR

CPR/AED/First Aid/O2

Downtown | 5-7pm

  • August 24th
  • September 21st
  • October 19th
  • November 16th
  • December 14th

Jamerson | 6-8pm

  • August 14th
  • September 11th
  • October 9th
  • November 6th
  • December 4th
 
CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguard Certification

The YMCA Lifeguard course is designed to prepare participants with the knowledge and skills needed to be a lifeguard.

This comprehensive course offers up-to-date information on how to guard, anticipate and prevent potential hazards before they occur and how to take action to help those in danger when necessary.

This course also includes American Safety and Health Institute CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications, as well as Emergency Oxygen Administration.

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE

LIFEGUARD TRAINING 

  • Requirements: Must be at least 16yrs old
  • Certifications Received: 2 year YMCA Lifeguard, 1 year CPR/AED, 2 year emergency oxygen, 2 year basic first aid

CPR and First Aid

This knowledge can come in handy for babysitters, caretakers, moms, dads, grandparents, and employees.

  • Must be 10yrs old
  • Certification Type: CPR/AED/First Aid/O2
COST AND FEES

Full Training:

  • Member: $200
  • Non-member: $275

Recertification: 

  • Members $130 
  • Non-members $175

CPR & First Aid:

  • Members: $75
  • Non-members $90

Donor supported financial assistance is available for lifeguard certification and CPR classes. Please contact us for additional details.

Online registration
WE'RE HIRING

Are you whistle worthy? We are currently hiring lifeguards! 

YMCA employees pay nothing for your recertification classes and they receive a free Y membership! 

Donor supported financial assistance is available for lifeguard certification and CPR classes. 

 

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