CPR, AED, First Aid Certification Training
American Red Cross
The American Red Cross CPR (cardio pulmonary resuscitation) Adult/Pediatric/AED (automatic external defibrillator) training meets the needs of workplace responders and schools, as well as the general public.
CPR for the Professional Rescuer training meets the needs of a professional level emergency. Some certifications and jobs require CPR PRO.
These CPR classes are a blended learning course. After you register for the course you will be sent a link for the online portion. The online portion must be completed before the start of the inhouse training. Please be prepared to show your completion certificate at the start of the class.
Learn to save a life
Leadership Through Aquatics
Requirements to Participate
- Comfortable in the water environment, beginner swim level
- Must be willing to work hard and have fun
- Cannot miss scheduled program classes without approval
1st Pathway
Our Junior Lifeguard Program is a great opportunity to "dip your toes" into the world of aquatics and lifeguarding! This program is intended for kids ages 12-14. They will learn essential life-saving skills, as well as career development preparation! Click the link here to join our interest list!
2nd Pathway
Anybody who is aged 15 and older is eligible to take an American Red Cross lifeguarding course, and is eligible to apply for a lifeguarding role to work at our Nir Family YMCA, Robert Strange, Legion Stadium, or Boys and Girls Club pools! Click here to register for a course TODAY!
Junior Lifeguarding Program
The purpose of the Junior Lifeguard Program is to encourage awareness, leadership, self-confidence, and provide an environment that allows young participants a chance to explore lifeguarding as a possible career choice or as an interest. Six elements of the Junior Lifeguard program include:
- Emergency response
- Physical skills training
- Environmental awareness
- Standard operating procedures
- Career development skills
- Growth of professional communication skills
Lifeguard Certification Training - Deep Water
Prerequisite Swim Test
A prerequisite swim test will be offered the Friday night prior to first night of the course between the hours of 5:00pm-5:30pm at the Nir Family YMCA. Students must pass the prerequisite swim test in order to be eligible to take the course. the course will continue to Introduction to Lifeguarding, identifying a drowning person, entries, and rescues for a distressed and active drowning person.
The swim test consists of:
- Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both, but swimming on the back or side is not allowed.
- Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. Candidates should place their hands under the armpits.
- Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Starting in the water, swim 20 yards.
- Surface dive, feet-first or headfirst, to a depth of 9 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
- Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface so they are able to get a breath.
- Candidates should not swim the distance under water. Exit the water without using a ladder or step.
Lifeguard Certification Training - Shallow Water
Prerequisite Swim Test
A prerequisite swim test will be offered the Friday night prior to first night of the course between the hours of 5:00pm-5:30pm at the Nir Family YMCA. Students must pass the prerequisite swim test in order to be eligible to take the course. We will then continue and start the course with intro to lifeguarding.
The swim test consists of:
- Swim 100 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. You may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both.
- Tread water for 2 minutes, using only the legs.
- Complete a timed event within 50 seconds:
- Starting in the water, swim 20 yards using the front crawl or breaststroke. Your face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed.
- Submerge to a depth of 4 to 5 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and walk or swim 20 yards to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object at the surface of the water.
- Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
About Our Blended Learning Format
This is a two-portion lifeguard course. The first portion is all online as a Blended Learning Lifeguard Course through the American Red Cross. The second portion of this course is In-Person, which will cover Water Skills, CPR, and First-Aid.
You must complete the Online Blended Learning portion of this course prior to attending the second In-Person portion of the course. Once the registration fee is paid, you will received the Online Blended Learning Link and access to the E Lifeguard Manual. The online portion is to be completed during your own time prior to attending the in-person lifeguard training.
