Lifeguard Training

Lifeguards play a key role in keeping a safe environment for our swimmers. The Carlisle Family YMCA offers American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification and Recertification Courses in order to teach individuals how to keep members of their YMCA community safe in our indoor pools.

Lifeguard Certification

All Locations
4/1/24 - 5/22/24
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This comprehensive Lifeguard, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid and AED class will prepare you for employment as a lifeguard. PLEASE NOTE: These are blended learning classes. You will get a link for the online portion of the class with a deadline to complete everything. In-water skills will be tested on the dates listed below.

You must be able to complete a 300-yard swim non-stop using freestyle and breaststroke and one other timed swimming test to participate in the class.

Please be sure to bring a notebook and pen, swim suit and towel, personal pocket mask and your textbook to every session. If you do not have a personal pocket mask, you may purchase one at the time of registration.

Participants must attend all classes and successfully pass skill tests and a written exam in order to be certified. Any class conflicts must be discussed with the instructor and approved prior to class.

Certification is through American Red Cross and is valid for two years.

Please note: No refunds will be issued if participants do not pass the class.

UPCOMING SESSIONS

Session 1:

  • Registration – closes March 10, 2024
  • Online training – March 11-17, 2024
  • In-person training and testing – March 18, 20, 25 & 27 from 5-6:30pm

Session 2:

  • Registration – closes March 31, 2024
  • Online training – April 1-7, 2024
  • In-person training and testing – April 8, 10, 15 & 17 from 5-6:30pm

Session 3:

  • Registration – closes May 5, 2024
  • Online training – May 7-12, 2024
  • In-person training and testing – May 13, 15, 20 & 22 from 5-6:30pm

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
12/15/23 5/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 160.00$ 200.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
04/01/24 - 04/17/24
April 2024
Register  
Closes
03/31/2024
05/06/24 - 05/22/24
May 2024
Register  
Closes
05/05/2024

Lifeguard Recertification

All Locations
4/21/24 - 5/19/24
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Any current lifeguard whose certification is about to expire must take this course to be recertified. Some videos will be viewed in the classroom as well as a review of skills in the pool. A written test and practical exam will be given. Please bring your current certification card, identification, a notebook, pen, swim suit, towel, personal pocket mask and goggles. If you do not have a personal pocket mask, you can order one for $14 at the time of registration.

Participants will be required to take the CPR recertification course regardless of whether their CPR is expiring so all certifications will be on the same two-year cycle. If you register for this course, you do not need to register for the CPR class; it will be assumed you are attending both classes. The new certification is through American Red Cross and is valid for two years.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
12/15/23 5/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 70.00$ 95.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
04/21/24
Su - 10:00 am - 3 hrs
- Session is Full
05/05/24
Su - 10:00 am - 3 hrs
8 / 10 Available Register  
Closes
05/04/2024
05/19/24
Su - 10:00 am - 3 hrs
9 / 10 Available Register  
Closes
05/18/2024

Lifeguard Training Practice Sessions

All Locations
4/1/24 - 4/15/24
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Are you planning to get certified as a lifeguard, but want to work on your in-water skills first? Sign up for as many sessions as you want to prepare for the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training. We will work on freestyle, breaststroke, treading water and building endurance so you can pass the prerequisites.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
12/15/23 5/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 10.00$ 15.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
04/01/24
Mo - 6:30 pm - 1 hr
6 / 8 Available Register  
Closes
03/31/2024
04/15/24
Mo - 6:30 pm - 1 hr
7 / 8 Available Register  
Closes
04/14/2024