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 150 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
$200 - Y Members
$275 - Non-Members

Re-Certification Classes
$150 - Y Members
$200 - Non-Members

WEST CABARRUS YMCA

Full Certification Dates
January 9-11 | Registration Closed
April 10-12 | Registration open February 23- March 29
July 17-19 | Registration open June 1- July 5
October 9-11 | Registration open August 24 - September 27

Recertification Dates | Contact Trey San Jose for registration, tsanjose@rocabymca.org.
February 21-22
May 16-17
July 18-19
November 14-15

Lifeguard Instructor Certification Class
February 21-22 | Registration open January 12- February 8
 

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KANNAPOLIS YMCA

Full Certification Dates
March 13-15 
June 12-14 
September 18-20

Recertification Dates 
January 17-18
April 18-19
October 17-18

Register

HARRISBURG YMCA

Full Certification Dates
February 13-15 
May 1-3 
November 6-8 

Register

Recertification Dates 
March 21-22
June 18-19
September  14-15

Email Sabrina Pena for registration

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