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, 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 7 hours of Online learning that must be completed ahead of the in-person portion of the class. The link will be sent to your email ahead of the coursework with instructions on how to complete. This needs to be completed BEFORE the first in person class starts and will not be allowed to continue if it is incomplete.

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. 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 scheduled at one of our YMCA Branches or receive YMCA  Account Credit that can be used toward any payment made to the YMCA in the future.

Class Days/Times (must attend all class times)

Sunday, December 28 from 8am-4:30pm

Monday, December 29 from 8am-4:30pm

Tuesday, December 30 from 8am-4:12:30pm

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 7 hours of Online learning that must be completed ahead of the in-person portion of the class. The link will be sent to your email ahead of the coursework with instructions on how to complete. This needs to be completed BEFORE the first in person class starts and will not be allowed to continue if it is incomplete.

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 THE 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. The participant can be transferred to a future Lifeguarding Class scheduled at one of our YMCA Branches or receive YMCA  Account Credit that can be used toward any payment made to the YMCA in the future.

Class Schedule: (EAST)

DEC 5-7 ( the prerequisites will be done before the course start- dates/times to be sent out to PARTICIPANT’S email)

DEC 5: 4p-9p

DEC 6: 8:30a-5:30p

DEC 7: 8:30a-5p

2026 COURSE DATES:

Please note: we will be contacting you about scheduling a prerequisite time AHEAD of the course

FEBRUARY 20-22

FRI 4p-9p

SAT: 8:30a-5:30p

SUN 8:30a-5p

MARCH 20-22

FRI 4p-9p

SAT: 8:30a-5:30p

SUN 8:30a-5p

APRIL 17-19

FRI 4p-9p

SAT: 8:30a-5:30p

SUN 8:30a-5p

MAY 15-17

FRI 4p-9p

SAT: 8:30a-5:30p

SUN 8:30a-5p

JUNE 10,11,12,14

WED 9-2

THURS 9-1

FRI 830-130

SUN830-530

JULY –1,8,15,22,29  

4-9 PM

SEPT 18-20

FRI 4p-9p

SAT: 8:30a-5:30p

SUN 8:30a-5p

NOVEMBER 20-22

FRI 4p-9p

SAT: 8:30a-5:30p

SUN 8:30a-5p

DECEMBER 11-13

FRI 4p-9p

SAT: 8:30a-5:30p

SUN 8:30a-5p

This course is for CURRENT lifeguards who need to recertify.

You can ONLY recertify if you have a current LG Certification OR have expired in the last 30 days. You MUST sign up for a full course if you are over your 30 day window.

Participants must be able to pass the 3 final assessment for the ARC Lifeguarding course:

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

2. 3 min of CPR

3. Rotation Drill

as well as show competency in the  Multi-rescuer CPR scenario

2026 RECERTIFICATION DATES

MARCH 6-7

FRI 4-9

SAT 9-5

MAY 8-9

FRI 4-9

SAT 9-5

JUNE 5-6

FRI 4-9

SAT 9-5

OCT 5-6

FRI 4-9

SAT 9-5

The American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program teaches people how to be safe
in, on or around water and 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. The instructor will be reaching out about 2 weeks ahead of time to make arrangements.

You MUST attend all course dates in order to complete the course.

2026 Dates:

Jan 11, 12, 17, 18

8-5pm