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 Training – American Red Cross

Lifeguard Training – American Red Cross at Boll Family YMCA

Age Group: Dates: Days & Times: Register
Age Group:
All Ages
Dates:
2/21/25–2/25/25
Days & Times:
  • Sun 1:00 pm-6:00 pm
  • Mon 4:00 pm-9:00 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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Age Group:
All Ages
Dates:
3/30/25–4/1/25
Days & Times:
  • Sun 10:00 am-6:00 pm
  • Mon 10:00 am-6:00 pm
  • Tue 10:00 am-6:00 pm
  • Fri 4:00 pm-9:00 pm
  • Sat 1:00 pm-6:00 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
  • Fri 4:00 pm-9:00 pm
  • Sat 1:00 pm-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
  • Fri 4:00 pm-9:00 pm
  • Sat 1:00 pm-6:00 pm
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
  • Fri 4:00 pm-9:00 pm
  • Sat 1:00 pm-6:00 pm
Register
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
  • Fri 4:00 pm-9:00 pm
  • Sat 1:00 pm-6:00 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
  • Fri 4:00 pm-9:00 pm
  • Sat 1:00 pm-6:00 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
  • Fri 4:00 pm-9:00 pm
  • Sat 1:00 pm-6:00 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:
4/4/25–4/6/25
Days & Times:
  • Sun 9:30 am-6:30 pm
  • Fri 5:00 pm-9:00 pm
  • Sat 7:30 am-4:30 pm
  • Fri 4:00 pm-9:00 pm
  • Sat 1:00 pm-6:00 pm
Register