American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Blended Learning includes: CPR/AED/First Aid/Lifeguarding.

Our course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide professional-level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over.

Prerequisites: Minimum age of 15 by the last day of the class; must be able to swim 150 yards continuously, immediately tread water without hands for two minutes, swim another 50 yds* and retrieve a 10-lb brick in 9 ft of water. 

*MUST be able to show breath control with face IN the water and continuous movement in the water. No stopping or taking breaks.

There are seven hours of online learning that must be completed prior to the in-person portion of the class. Participants will receive a link with instructions via email ahead of the coursework. The online part of the session must be completed BEFORE the first in-person class in order to participate.

Photo ID required for proof of age. Participants must attend all classes listed for the session; no make up classes are offered.

Please enter an email address for the participant taking the course. If your email is the same as your child’s, there will be issues getting into the program and getting the certificates.

NO REFUNDS will be given within 10 days of the course start date. The participant can be transferred to a future Lifeguarding Class or receive YMCA account credit usable for future programming.

2026 West Y Class Schedule
Note: we will contact you about scheduling a prerequisite Swim Test once you are registered

Friday-Sunday, March 6-8

Friday-Sunday, April 10-12

Friday-Sunday, May 1-3

Class times:

Friday from 5-9pm

Saturday from 7:30am-5pm

Sunday from 7:30am-3:30pm

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Blended Learning includes: CPR/AED/First Aid/Lifeguarding

The Lifeguarding course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide professional-level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over.

Prerequisites: Minimum age of 15 by the last day of the class;

Must be able to swim 150 yards continuously showing breath control and face in the water, immediately tread water  without hands for two minutes, swim another 50 yds* and retrieve a 10-lb brick in 9 ft of water. 

*MUST be able to show breath control with face IN the water and continuous movement in the water. No stopping or taking breaks.

There are about seven hours of online learning that must be completed ahead of the in-person portion of the class. Participants will receive a link with instructions via email ahead of the coursework. Online training must be completed BEFORE the first in-person class.

Photo ID required for proof of age. Participants must attend all classes listed for the session; no make-up classes are offered.

Please enter an email address for the participant who is taking the course (not a parent’s email). If your email is the same as your child’s, there will be issues getting into the program and getting the certificates.

NO REFUNDS will be given within 10 days of the course start date. For cancelations, the participant can be transferred to a future YMCA Lifeguarding Class or receive YMCA account credit applicable to future fees.

2026 East Y Class Schedule
Note: we will contact you about scheduling a prerequisite following registration. Prerequisites must be completed before the course starts.

February 20-22
Fri: 4-9 pm
Sat: 8:30 am-5:30 pm
Sun: 8:30 am-5 pm

March 20-22
Fri: 4-9 pm
Sat: 8:30 am-5:30 pm
Sun: 8:30 am-5 pm

April 17-19
Fri: 4-9 pm
Sat: 8:30 am-5:30 pm
Sun: 8:30 am-5 pm

May 15-17
Fri: 4-9 pm
Sat: 8:30 am-5:30 pm
Sun: 8:30 am-5 pm

June 10,11,12 and 14
Wed: 9 am-2 pm
Thu: 9 am-1 pm
Fri: 8:30 am-1:30 pm
Sun: 8:30 am-1:30 pm

July 1,8,15,22 and 29
All days: 4-9 pm

September 18-20
Fri: 4-9 pm
Sat: 8:30 am-5:30 pm
Sun: 8:30 am-5 pm

November 20-22
Fri: 4-9 pm
Sat: 8:30 am-5:30 pm
Sun: 8:30 am-5 pm

December 11-13
Fri: 4-9 pm
Sat: 8:30 am-5:30 pm
Sun: 8:30 am-5 pm

The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor Course is to train instructor candidates to teach the basic-level courses and modules in the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Program.

• Eligibility criteria:
  • Must be 17 years of age on or before the last day of the course
  • Possess a current basic-level certification in Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
    • You must upload a copy of your certification with your name and expiration date to complete the registration process
    • Can’t locate your certification? Use Find My Certificate to download a copy
  • Successfully complete the pre course session, consisting of:
    • Skill assessment scenario
    • Practice and polish sessions:
      • Participants MUST attend all dates and times. No exceptions.

DATES: 

February 6-8, 2026

This course is for CURRENT lifeguards who need to recertify.

You can ONLY recertify if you have a current LG Certification OR one that expired in the last 30 days. You MUST sign up for a full course if your cert expired over 30 days ago.

Participants must be able to pass the prerequisite AND the three final assessments for the ARC Lifeguarding course:

PREREQUISITE:

1.SWIM-TREAD-SWIM: Jump into the water from the side of the pool, totally submerge, recover to the surface and swim 150 yds ( 3 laps/6 lengths); after swimming 150 yds, maintain position at the surface of the water without (no hands) support for 2 minutes by treading; after maintaining position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes, swim 50 more yards. While swimming, you must swim continuously, keeping your face in the water and demonstrating good breath control. You may use the front crawl, breaststroke or combination of both, Swimming on the back or side is NOT permitted. Goggles are allowed.

2. BRICK TEST: Swim a distance of 20 yds, surface dive to a depth of 7-10 feet ( our pool is 9 ft),  and retrieve a 10 lb. brick. You must return to the surface  and swim 20 yds on your back, returning to the starting point while holding the object with BOTH hands and keeping your face at or near the surface. Swimming completely submerged for the 20 yds is NOT permitted. Exit the water without using the ladder or steps.

FINAL ASSESSMENTS

1. 1:30 min of passive submerged rescue, extrication to rapid assessment

2. 3 min of CPR

3. Rotation Drill

Additionally, participants must show competency in the multi-rescuer CPR scenario.

2026 Recertification Dates

• March 6-7
• May 8-9
• June 5-6
• October 5-6

Each session meets Friday, 4-9 pm and Saturday, 9 am-5 pm.

The American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program teaches people how to be safe
in, on or around water and how to teach individuals of different ages and abilities how to swim. In a logical progression, the program covers the knowledge and skills needed for aquatic skill development. As participants develop these skills, they will become safer and better swimmers.

There is a prerequisite “test” and online portion that needs to be completed PRIOR to the course start date. Instructors will contact registrants about two weeks prior to the start date with instructions for completing the prerequisite requirement.

In 2026, the program meets January 11, 12, 17 and 18, from 8 am to 5 pm each day. You MUST attend all dates to complete the course.