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

ARC Lifeguard Recertifiction

ARC Lifeguard Recertifiction at Birmingham Family YMCA

Age Group: Dates: Days & Times: Register
Age Group:
Dates:
1/25/25–1/25/25
Days & Times:
  • Sat 11:30 am-8:30 pm
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Age Group:
Dates:
3/7/25–3/7/25
Days & Times:
  • Fri 9:00 am-6:00 pm
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Lifeguard Training – American Red Cross

Lifeguard Training – American Red Cross at Birmingham Family YMCA

Age Group: Dates: Days & Times: Register
Age Group:
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
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Lifeguard Training – American Red Cross at Downriver Family YMCA

Age Group: Dates: Days & Times: Register
Age Group:
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
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Lifeguard Training – American Red Cross at Farmington Family YMCA

Age Group: Dates: Days & Times: Register
Age Group:
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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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
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Age Group:
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
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