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Lifeguard Training
Junior Lifeguard Training
Learn water safety and rescue skills; gain leadership and teamwork experience; explore future lifeguard certification opportunities. Support your community – Proceeds benefit the Green Hills YMCA Teen Leader’s Club! This course does not certify participants in first aid, CPR, AED, or as a Lifeguard.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/10/25 | 7/20/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 375.00 | $ 380.00 |
Lifeguard/CPR/First Aid/Oxygen Training
Course Includes: American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, CPR Pro, First Aid, and Administering Oxygen.
Refunds will not be granted solely on inability to pass the course. Attendance is required all days and times.
Class Requirements:
- Complete a timed event within 1 min 40 seconds, retrieve a 10 pound brick from a 7 – 10 foot depth; swim 200 yards; tread for 2 minute without using hands
- Must be 15 years of age or older by the last day of class
- Execute all rescue, First Aid, CPR, and AED skills to “test ready” levels
- Score 80% or better on written exam
- Complete the ARC Lifeguarding Blended Online Training before 1st class—email link will be sent
What to Bring: swimsuit (one piece preferred for females), towels, money or food, water and snacks.
Upon completion of this course, the lifeguard will be certified to guard at any facility, excluding open water environments. License is valid for two years.
Note: Class size is limited. Please Do Not Attend Class if you are sick.
Prerequisite Sessions (Choose 1): All participants must complete a timed event within 1 min 40 seconds, retrieve a 10 pound brick from a 7 – 10 foot depth; swim 200 yards; tread for 2 minute without using hands before registering for a training sessions.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/20/26 | 5/7/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 225.00 | $ 280.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
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03/26/26 - 03/29/26
Th-Fri 4:30p, Sat 10a, Sun 10a
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5 / 12 Available |
Register Closes 03/25/2026 |
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04/16/26 - 04/19/26
Th-Fri 4:30p, Sat 10a, Sun 10a
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10 / 12 Available |
Register Closes 04/15/2026 |
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04/30/26 - 05/03/26
Th-Fri 4:30p, Sat 10a, Sun 10a
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4 / 5 Available |
Register Closes 04/29/2026 |
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05/07/26 - 05/10/26
Th-Fri 4:30p, Sat 10a, Sun 10a
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11 / 12 Available |
Register Closes 05/06/2026 |
Lifeguard/CPR/First Aid/Oxygen Training Recertification
Lifeguard training for renewal participants. Bring copy of your expiring licensing.
Class Requirements:
- Complete a timed event within 1 min 40 seconds, retrieve a 10 pound brick from a 7 – 10 foot depth; swim 200 yards; tread for 2 minute without using hands
- Must be 15 years of age or older by the last day of class
- Execute all rescue, First Aid, CPR, and AED skills to “test ready” levels
- Score 80% or better on written exam
- Complete the ARC Lifeguarding Blended Online Training before 1st class—email link will be sent
What to Bring: swimsuit (one piece preferred for females), towels, money or food, water and snacks.
Upon completion of this course, the lifeguard will be certified to guard at any facility, excluding open water environments. License is valid for two years.
Note: Class size is limited. Please Do Not Attend Class if you are sick.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/20/26 | 5/15/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 140.00 | $ 180.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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05/15/26 - 05/16/26
Fri 4:30p, Sat 10:30a
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10 / 12 Available |
Register Closes 05/14/2026 |