The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguard training course is to provide entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatics emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over.

Participants will all receive a pocket mask and access to an American Red Cross Lifeguard Participants e-book (books will be available for use during the course but not sent home with the participants). Upon completion of this course participants will receive American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED, which is valid for two years.

Pre-requisites for lifeguard training:

• Must be 15 years old on or before the final day of the course.

• Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may use front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both but swimming on the back or side is not allowed.

• Tread water for two minutes using only the legs.

• Complete the following event in 1 minute, 40 seconds

  • Starting in the water, swim 20 yards (Face may be in or out of the water).

  • 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 with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface so they are able to get a breath.  

  • Exit the water without using a ladder or steps

Certification Requirements:

• Attend and participate in all class sessions. Demonstrate competency in all required skills and activities.

• Demonstrate competency in all required final rescue skill scenarios.

• Pass the CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, Administering Emergency Oxygen and Lifeguarding Skills final written exams with minimum grades of 80%

Upcoming Lifeguard Training Class Times & Dates:

Training participants must come to all classes!
*Depending on class size and pace of class we may finish early.

LIFEGUARD TRAINING COURSE LENGTH
Approximately 26 hours, 25 minutes

Lifeguard Training Cost:

Guests: $250
Hired YMCA Staff receive a discount on Lifeguard Training.
 

Lifeguard Re-Certification

NEW Dates February 6th-7th
 

Training participants must come to all classes!

Lifeguard Re-Certification Cost:

Guests: $150
Hired YMCA Staff receive a discount on Lifeguard Training.

CPR for the Professional Rescuer

Full Course

The American Red Cross CPR Professional Rescuer training provides basic life-saving training including CPR, the use of an AED, and the relief of choking for adult, child and infant patients. The goal of this skills-based training is to help students develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to respond in a medical emergency. 

To achieve certification, participants must score 70% or better on the written exam, and demonstrate all knowledge and skill objectives. CPR Professional Rescuer certification is valid for two years.

Review Course

The American Red Cross CPR Professional Rescuer Renewal training program allows students who are currently certified to renew their certification.

This training reviews core skill objectives covered in the CPR Professional Rescuer initial training program, including CPR, the use of an AED, and the relief of choking for adult, child and infant patients. Participants should bring proof of current certification (through ARC or another national organization) with them to class. 

To achieve certification, participants must score 80% or better on the written exam, and demonstrate all knowledge and skill objectives. CPR Professional Rescuer certification is valid for two years.

CPR for the Professional Rescuer

Upcoming class dates & times

All CPR classes are administered using a blended learning method. Students are expected to do online coursework before the class starts.