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At the YMCA, we offer American Red Cross Lifeguarding Courses.


Learn how to effectively prevent and respond to water emergencies with the American Red Cross lifeguard training. These courses are designed to arm you with the skills and knowledge to prepare you for a variety of scenarios in and around the water. With your lifeguard training, you will learn how quick response times and effective preparation are vital to being a lifeguard while also understanding the crucial elements in helping to prevent drownings and injuries.

Prerequisites:
Course participants must be 15 years old by the last day of the course
Course participants must pass a pre-course swim test before taking the course

Class Dates & Times:

Class times are Friday 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Saturday & Sunday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

July 25th -27th

August 15th -17th 

October 17th -19th 

December 5th - 7th