Lifeguarding

Get CPR certified – and be prepared to help. As part of our mission to train people how to respond to and prepare for emergencies, we offer CPR certification classes that can help you provide assistance when someone is faced with a cardiac or breathing emergency.

Designed, and taught by experts, Red Cross CPR certification courses are OSHA compliant, affordable and available in a range of settings. With in-person, online, and our best-in-class blended Simulation Learning, you can get CPR certified, learn life-saving skills, and train in the way that suits you best.

Y LIFEGUARD PREREQUISITES 
(Conducted in class on the first day)

• Must be at least 15 years of age in order to participate in class.
• Has to complete a 250 yard swim continuously utilizing freestyle, breaststroke, or a combination of the two.
• Tread water with no hands for 2 minutes continuously.
• Complete another 50 yard swim continuously utilizing freestyle, breaststroke, or a combination of the two.
• Must complete a 20 yard swim, followed by a 6ft dive and retrieve a 10lb. weight, resurface and swim on back to starting point, and exit the pool. All to be completed in under 1 minute and 40 sec.
   

Lifeguard Blended Learning

American Red Cross Certification offered upon successful completion of course. CPRO-PR and First Aid are included in this course.  Must be 15 and pass a 300 yard swim test. No Refunds available. These are Blended Learning Courses.  About 6-9 hours of homework prior to first day of class.
 

COST

Full Certification Classes
$190 - Y Members
$240 - Non-Members

Re-Certification Classes
$120 - Y Members
$180 - Non-Members

WEST CABARRUS YMCA

Full Cert. Dates
*March 10 - 12 *Monday-Wednesday
April 4 - 6
August 1 - 3
October 3 - 5

4 - 7 pm on the Fridays
8 am - 4 pm on the Saturdays
11 am - 5 pm on the Sundays

Re-Cert. Dates
May 3 & 4
July 19 & 20
September 13 & 14
 

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HURLEY YMCA

Full Cert. Dates
April 5, 6, 12, 13
8 am - 4 pm on the Saturdays
1 - 5 pm on the Sundays

Re-Cert. Dates
April 19 & 20
May 24 & 25
June 28 & 29
8 am - 4 pm on the Saturdays
1 - 5 pm on the Sundays

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KANNAPOLIS YMCA

Full Cert. Dates
March 7 - 9
May 2 - 4
5 - 9 pm on the Fridays
8 am - 6 pm on the Saturdays
8 am - 4 pm on the Sundays

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SALEEBY-FISHER YMCA

Full Cert. Dates
March 28 - April 6
   March 28: 4 - 7 pm 

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For information about possible courses in your area, please contact your local aquatics team member below.