Lifeguard and CPR Training

YMCA Lifeguard demonstrating on a CPR dummy during CPR and AED training

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

American Red Cross – Lifeguarding BL. Training

American Red Cross – Lifeguarding BL. Training at Boll Family YMCA

Age Group: Dates: Days & Times: Register
Age Group:
All Ages
Dates:
5/23/25–5/27/25
Days & Times:
  • Mon 6:30 am-4:30 pm
  • Tue 4:00 pm-9:00 pm
  • Fri 4:00 pm-9:00 pm
  • Sat 1:00 pm-6:00 pm
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American Red Cross – Lifeguarding Recertification Training

American Red Cross – Lifeguarding Recertification Training at Boll Family YMCA

Age Group: Dates: Days & Times: Register
Age Group:
All Ages
Dates:
4/24/25–4/25/25
Days & Times:
  • Thu 3:00 pm-9:00 pm
  • Fri 3:00 pm-9:00 pm
  • Fri 4:00 pm-9:00 pm
  • Sat 1:00 pm-6:00 pm
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American Red Cross – Lifeguarding Training

American Red Cross – Lifeguarding Training at Birmingham Family YMCA

Age Group: Dates: Days & Times: Register
Age Group:
All Ages
Dates:
4/24/25–4/28/25
Days & Times:
  • Sun 11:00 am-5:00 pm
  • Mon 4:00 pm-9:00 pm
  • Thu 4:00 pm-9:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am-4:00 pm
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Lifeguard Recertification – American Red Cross

Lifeguard Recertification – American Red Cross at Downriver Family YMCA

Age Group: Dates: Days & Times: Register
Age Group:
All Ages
Dates:
4/19/25–4/19/25
Days & Times:
  • Sat 8:00 am-6:00 pm
  • Mon 4:00 pm-9:00 pm
  • Thu 4:00 pm-9:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am-4:00 pm
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Lifeguard Recertification – American Red Cross at Macomb Family YMCA

Age Group: Dates: Days & Times: Register
Age Group:
All Ages
Dates:
5/4/25–5/4/25
Days & Times:
  • Sun 8:00 am-6:00 pm
  • Mon 4:00 pm-9:00 pm
  • Thu 4:00 pm-9:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am-4:00 pm
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Lifeguard Recertification – American Red Cross at South Oakland Family YMCA

Age Group: Dates: Days & Times: Register
Age Group:
All Ages
Dates:
4/27/25–4/27/25
Days & Times:
  • Sun 9:15 am-7:15 pm
  • Mon 4:00 pm-9:00 pm
  • Thu 4:00 pm-9:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am-4:00 pm
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Lifeguard Recertifiction – American Red Cross

Lifeguard Recertifiction – American Red Cross at South Oakland Family YMCA

Age Group: Dates: Days & Times: Register
Age Group:
Dates:
10/5/25–10/5/25
Days & Times:
  • Sun 9:00 am-7:00 pm
  • Mon 4:00 pm-9:00 pm
  • Thu 4:00 pm-9:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am-4:00 pm
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Lifeguard Training – American Red Cross

Lifeguard Training – American Red Cross at Downriver Family YMCA

Age Group: Dates: Days & Times: Register
Age Group:
All Ages
Dates:
5/15/25–5/18/25
Days & Times:
  • Sun 12:00 pm-5:00 pm
  • Thu 4:00 pm-9:00 pm
  • Fri 4:00 pm-9:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am-5:00 pm
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Lifeguard Training – American Red Cross at Farmington Family YMCA

Age Group: Dates: Days & Times: Register
Age Group:
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
  • Sat 9:00 am-5:00 pm
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Age Group:
All Ages
Dates:
8/22/25–8/24/25
Days & Times:
  • Sun 10:00 am-6:30 pm
  • Fri 3:30 pm-8:30 pm
  • Sat 10:00 am-6:30 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am-5:00 pm
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Age Group:
All Ages
Dates:
11/28/25–11/30/25
Days & Times:
  • Sun 10:00 am-6:30 pm
  • Fri 3:30 pm-8:30 pm
  • Sat 10:00 am-6:30 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am-5:00 pm
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Lifeguard Training – American Red Cross at Macomb Family YMCA

Age Group: Dates: Days & Times: Register
Age Group:
All Ages
Dates:
5/16/25–5/18/25
Days & Times:
  • Sun 8:00 am-5:30 pm
  • Fri 4:00 pm-9:30 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am-5:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am-5:00 pm
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Age Group:
All Ages
Dates:
5/23/25–5/25/25
Days & Times:
  • Sun 8:00 am-5:30 pm
  • Fri 4:00 pm-9:30 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am-5:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am-5:00 pm
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Lifeguard Training – American Red Cross at South Oakland Family YMCA

Age Group: Dates: Days & Times: Register
Age Group:
All Ages
Dates:
8/29/25–8/31/25
Days & Times:
  • Sun 9:00 am-7:00 pm
  • Fri 4:00 pm-9:00 pm
  • Sat 7:00 am-5:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am-5:00 pm
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