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
Lifeguard Recertification – American Red Cross
Lifeguard Recertification Training
Friday, November 6th 4pm – 8:30pm
Saturday, November 7th 3pm – 8:30pm
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.
| Dates | Days | Times | Location | Ages | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6–7, 2026 | F S | 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 15+ years | Register |
Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid – Blended Learning
Prior to attending the class each participant must successfully
pass an online portion. Participants will receive an email with the
link to the online training. The American Red Cross Adult and
Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid Blended Learning course provides
participants with the knowledge and skills they need to assess,
recognize and care for patients who are experiencing respiratory
arrest or respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, airway obstruction,
opioid overdose or other life-threatening injury or illness. When a
patient experiences a life-threatening emergency, healthcare
providers need to act swiftly and promptly. The course emphasizes
providing high-quality care and integrating psychomotor skills with
critical thinking and problem solving to achieve the best possible
patient outcomes.
| Dates | Days | Times | Location | Ages | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | S | 5:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Downriver Family YMCA | Adult / 15+ years | Register |