The YMCA Lifeguard Certification Course is an intensive 3-day course led by certified lifeguard instructors. This class provides hands on experience that prepares students for equipment-based rescues in aquatic environments, accident prevention, and decision-making skills. Training in lifesaving skills such as lifeguarding and CPR present opportunities for youth to take on greater responsibility for themselves and others.

The Lifeguard Training Program is a single, integrated curriculum that successfully trains lifeguards through proven training methods and state-of-the-art lifeguard rescue skills. The course includes lifeguard rescue skills, First Aid, CPR for Professional Rescuers, Emergency Oxygen Support and Automated External Defibrillation. 

Contact Lindsey Alexander for more information at lindsey.alexander@gamountainsymca.org.

• YMCA Lifeguard V6 Certification

• ASHI CPR Pro for the Professional Rescuer (CPR Pro), includes adults, children, and infants

• ASHI Basic First Aid

• ASHI Emergency Oxygen Administration

• ASHI Automated External Defibrillation (AED)