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

Lifeguard Recertification – American Red Cross

Lifeguard Recertification – 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.
Age Group: Dates: Days & Times: Register
Age Group:
All Ages
Dates:
5/31/24–5/31/24
Days & Times:
  • Fri 8:00 am-6:00 pm
Register

Lifeguard Training – American Red Cross

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.
Age Group: Dates: Days & Times: Register
Age Group:
All Ages
Dates:
6/7/24–6/9/24
Days & Times:
  • Sun 9:00 am-5:00 pm
  • Fri 4:00 pm-9:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Register
Age Group:
All Ages
Dates:
8/2/24–8/4/24
Days & Times:
  • Sun 9:00 am-5:00 pm
  • Fri 4:00 pm-9:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Register
Age Group:
All Ages
Dates:
7/12/24–7/14/24
Days & Times:
  • Sun 9:00 am-5:00 pm
  • Fri 12:00 pm-8:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am-6:00 pm
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Age Group:
All Ages
Dates:
6/11/24–6/15/24
Days & Times:
  • Tue 3:30 pm-9:00 pm
  • Wed 3:30 pm-9:00 pm
  • Fri 3:30 pm-9:00 pm
  • Sat 11:00 am-6:00 pm
Register