ADULT & PEDIATRIC FIRST AID/CPR/AED
The American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED program provides participants with the knowledge and skills they need to recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing, and First Aid emergencies. Emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere, and to anyone. Upon completion of this course, participants will receive an American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certification that lasts for two years. Blended learning classes have an online portion which must be completed before the start of class.
LIFEGUARD TRAINING
Lifeguard training courses include blended learning that require an online component and in-person skills sessions. This course includes lifeguard training, CPR for professional rescuers, AED, and First Aid. The total length of this course is designed to be 10 hours online and 20 hours in the classroom. Participants must complete a prerequisite skills test which includes swimming 150 continuous yards, 2 minutes of treading water, followed by another 50 yard swim and a timed brick retrieval. Course graduates ages 15+ years are encouraged to apply for YMCA employment.
LIFEGUARD RECERTIFICATION
Lifeguard recertification courses are for those who currently hold a valid lifeguard certification or the certification is no more than 30 days expired. The total course length for this class is designed to be 9 hours long. Participants must complete the prerequisite skills test which includes swimming 150 continuous yards, 2 minutes of treading water followed by another 50 yard swim, and a timed brick retrieval. Successful completion of the review extends the individual’s certification for two more years.
LIFEGUARD INSTRUCTOR
This course is for those holding a current lifeguard certification. It will instruct participants to teach basic-level lifeguard courses by developing their understanding of how to use the course materials, conduct training sessions, and evaluate participants’ progress. No refunds. Course graduates are encouraged to apply for employment at YMCA.
LIFEGUARD INSTRUCTOR RECERTIFICATION
This course is for those holding a current lifeguard instructor certification. It will instruct participants to teach basic-level lifeguard courses by developing their understanding of how to use the course materials, conduct training sessions, and evaluate participants’ progress. No refunds. Course graduates are encouraged to apply for employment at YMCA.
OFF-SITE TRAINING
Does your business want an instructor to come to you?
Contact Kaitlyn Kort at kkort@spymca.org.