
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
Shallow Water Lifeguard Training – American Red Cross
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.
| Dates | Days | Times | Location | Ages | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5–8, 2026 | W F S | 5:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Downriver Family YMCA | All Ages / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | W | 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Downriver Family YMCA | Adult / 15+ years | Register |