CPR/Lifeguard Certification

American Red Cross FULL LIFEGUARD COURSE available: June 9-11, 2023 from 8:00am-4:00pm each day. Waterfront Lifeguarding add-on option is available. See below for more information about the class. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

E-Learning Lifeguarding & CPR Classes available for Members and General Public
Basic First Aid/CPR/AED – ASHI

This program teaches participants basic level training in First Aid, CPR and AED skills. Each course is offered separately (Basic First Aid alone or CPR/AED alone) of all together. This class gives participants the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for breathing and choking emergencies and how to perform CPR for a victim with cardiac arrest. It also teaches participants when and how to use an AED properly. Certifications issued upon successful completion of the course.

  • Currently offering Blended Learning (E-Learning) classes (see below)
Basic First Aid/CPR/AED E-Learning – ASHI

This course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to perform Basic First Aid skills, CPR and AED skills through online training and classroom skills practice. Participants will successfully complete an online portion of the class and meet at the Y to complete the class skills practice with an ASHI Instructor. Upon completion of the class, participants will receive a 2-year certification in Basic First Aid, CPR and AED.

  • Full E-Learning Course – $65
  • Recert E-Learning Course – $35
Blended Learning Lifeguard Certification – American Red Cross

This course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to be a lifeguard through online training and classroom skills practice. Upon completion, candidates will have a 2 year certification in CPR, AED, First Aid and Lifeguarding. This course is 8 hours online training plus in class training. Prerequisites include 300 yard swim, treading water for 2 minutes using only legs, timed brick retrieval, and participants must be at least 15 years of age on the final scheduled session (in-person training). Participants must pass a written exam with a minimum grade of 80%.

  • Full Blended Learning Course – $200
    • If you work at the YMCA, the cost of the certification is FREE to you.
  • Max 10 students/Min 5 students
  • WE ARE HIRING Lifeguards
Lifeguard Recertification Training – American Red Cross

For individuals needing to recertify their Lifeguarding, First Aid and/or CPR. This class is designed for those who feel comfortable demonstrating their skills without needing a review. You will be expected to competently demonstrate all the lifeguard skills and the pre-course swim of 300 yards, treading water for 2 minutes without using arms, and timed brick retrieval. Participants must pass a written exam with a minimum grade of 80%.

  • Recertification Course – $125
  • Max 10 students/Min 5 students.

*Prerequisite: Participants must be 15 years of age by the last day of the course. Candidates must pass a mandatory swim test on the first day of class including timed brick retrieval, treading water for 2 minutes using only legs, and distance swim of 300 yards Lifeguard Course, 550 yards Waterfront Course, 100 yard Shallow Water Lifeguarding (5 feet and under). Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both, but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used for distance swim only.