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
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.
Prerequisite testing will be completed on the first night of in-person training. 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, towel and personal pocket mask 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
September Session
- Registration – closes Sept 7, 2025
- Online training – Sept 8-10, 2025
- In-person training and testing – Sept 11, 15, 16, 18, 22, 23, 25, 29 & 30 and Oct 6 & 8 from 5-7pm
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| Members | 8/15/25 | 9/7/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 225.00 | $ 275.00 |
Available Sessions
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09/08/25 - 10/08/25
Sept/Oct 2025
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Register Closes 09/07/2025 |