Learn skills at the Y to be prepared in an emergency.
Lifeguards have serious responsibilities, and quality training can help save lives. The YMCA is a national leader in water safety, and we provide lifeguard training and CPR/AED certification courses.
Upcoming Lifeguard & CPR Trainings
ARC Lifeguard Recertifiction
ARC Lifeguard Recertifiction at Birmingham Family YMCA
Lifeguard Recertification Training
11:30am – 8:00pm (Includes breaks)
You will need a bathing suit, towel, water bottle, snacks/lunch, change of clothes. You must have also completed the online portion prior to attending the training.
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Lifeguard Training – American Red Cross
Lifeguard Training – American Red Cross at Birmingham Family YMCA
The American Red Cross Certification is a comprehensive course that includes complete CPR/First Aid/AED Training. Practical hands-on training, in conjunction with scenario based training, provides for an experiential training content. When practicing rescue skills for an unconscious Guest in Distress, not only are we practicing water skills, but also implementing AR/CPR/UNCONSCIOUS CHOKING, First Aid skills, and AED use, all in a single scenario based emergency simulation. All of the skills are integrated. CPR/First Aid/AED/ are not strictly classroom based. The textbook information is covered in a classroom setting, however, these skills are then integrated and practiced repeatedly, in scenario based simulated emergencies. These simulated events are never the same; all elements of the skill base must be utilized in order to be successful, and lifeguards must complete given tactile, hands-on, practice with simulated events and real people.
Blended learning (Online training) with in-person test out. Online training will be sent via email upon registration and must be 100% complete to attend the in-person training.
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2/26/25–3/1/25 Days & Times:
All Ages Dates:
2/26/25–3/1/25 Days & Times:
- Wed 4:00 pm-9:00 pm
- Thu 4:00 pm-9:00 pm
- Sat 8:00 am-7:00 pm
Lifeguard Training – American Red Cross at Downriver Family YMCA
The American Red Cross Certification is a comprehensive course that includes complete CPR/First Aid/AED Training. Practical hands-on training, in conjunction with scenario based training, provides for an experiential training content. When practicing rescue skills for an unconscious victim, not only are we practicing water skills, but also implementing AR/CPR/UNCONSCIOUS CHOKING, First Aid skills, and AED use, all in a single scenario based emergency simulation. All of the skills are integrated. CPR/First Aid/AED/ are not strictly classroom based. The textbook information is covered in a classroom setting, however, these skills are then integrated and practiced repeatedly, in scenario based simulated emergencies. These simulated events are never the same; all elements of the skill base must be utilized in order to be successful, and lifeguards must complete given tactile, hands-on, practice with simulated events and real people.
Blended learning (Online training) with in-person test out. Online training will be sent via email upon registration and must be 100% complete to attend the in-person training.
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2/28/25–3/2/25 Days & Times:
All Ages Dates:
2/28/25–3/2/25 Days & Times:
- Sun 9:00 am-5:00 pm
- Fri 4:30 pm-9:00 pm
- Sat 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Lifeguard Training – American Red Cross at Farmington Family YMCA
The American Red Cross Certification is a comprehensive course that includes complete CPR/First Aid/AED Training. Practical hands-on training, in conjunction with scenario based training, provides for an experiential training content. When practicing rescue skills for an unconscious Guest in Distress, not only are we practicing water skills, but also implementing AR/CPR/UNCONSCIOUS CHOKING, First Aid skills, and AED use, all in a single scenario based emergency simulation. All of the skills are integrated. CPR/First Aid/AED/ are not strictly classroom based. The textbook information is covered in a classroom setting, however, these skills are then integrated and practiced repeatedly, in scenario based simulated emergencies. These simulated events are never the same; all elements of the skill base must be utilized in order to be successful, and lifeguards must complete given tactile, hands-on, practice with simulated events and real people.
Blended learning (Online training) with in-person test out. Online training will be sent via email upon registration and must be 100% complete to attend the in-person training.
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2/17/25–2/21/25 Days & Times:
All Ages Dates:
2/17/25–2/21/25 Days & Times:
- Mon 1:00 pm-9:00 pm
- Wed 1:00 pm-9:00 pm
- Fri 1:00 pm-9:00 pm
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5/30/25–6/1/25 Days & Times:
All Ages Dates:
5/30/25–6/1/25 Days & Times:
- Sun 10:00 am-6:30 pm
- Fri 3:30 pm-8:30 pm
- Sat 10:00 am-6:30 pm
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3/21/25–3/23/25 Days & Times:
All Ages Dates:
3/21/25–3/23/25 Days & Times:
- Sun 10:00 am-6:30 pm
- Fri 3:30 pm-8:30 pm
- Sat 10:00 am-6:30 pm