Skip to main content

At the YMCA we offer American Red Course Lifeguarding Courses.


Learn how to effectively prevent and respond to water emergencies with the American Red Cross lifeguard training. These courses are designed to arm you with the skills and knowledge to prepare you for a variety of scenarios in and around the water. With your lifeguard training, you will learn how quick response times and effective preparation are vital to being a lifeguard while also understanding the crucial elements in helping to prevent drownings and injuries.

Prerequisites:
Course participants must be 15 years old by the last day of the course
Course participants must pass a pre-course swim test prior to taking the course