Lifeguard Training

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

March Session

• Registration – closes Feb 25, 2026
• Online training – Feb 26 – March 5, 2026
• In-person training and testing – March 6 from 5-8pm and March 7 & 8 from 8am-6pm

April Session

• Registration – closes April 12, 2026
• Online training – April 13-19, 2026
• In-person training and testing – April 20, 21, 22, 24, 27, 28, 29 & 30 from 5-8pm

May Session 1

• Registration – closes April 22, 2026
• Online training – April 23-30, 2026
• In-person training and testing – May 1 from 5-8pm and May 2 & 3 from 8am-6pm

May Session 2

• Registration – closes May 3, 2026
• Online training – May 4-10, 2026
• In-person training and testing – May 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20 & 21 from 5-8pm

PLEASE NOTE: All in-person training & testing sessions are held at the Carlisle YMCA Aquatic Center located at 103 Midway Drive, Carlisle.

Any current lifeguard whose certification is about to expire must take this course to be recertified. Online training must be completed prior to 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.

PLEASE NOTE: All in-person training is held at the Carlisle YMCA Aquatic Center – 103 Midway Drive, Carlisle.

UPCOMING SESSIONS

March Session:

• Registration – closes March 8, 2026
• Online training – March 9-14, 2026
• In-person training and testing – Sunday, March 15, 2026 from 10am-7pm

April Session:

• Registration – closes April 5, 2026
• Online training – April 6-11, 2026
• In-person training and testing – Sunday, April 12, 2026 from 10am-7pm

May Session:

• Registration – closes April 30, 2026
• Online training – May 1-8, 2026
• In-person training and testing – Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 10am-7pm