The YMCA offers a plethora of education courses such as American Red Cross training, CPR & AED, and First Aid.
Types of classes we offer
American Red Cross Lifeguard Training
Learn the skills needed to become a certified lifeguard. First-Aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and AED, and Oxygen Administration certifications are also included. Attendance is mandatory at all sessions in order to be certified.
American Red Cross CPR & AED
This American Red Cross CPR class includes adult, child & infant CPR as well as AED.
American Red Cross Re-Certification
Re-Certification provides an opportunity for those with current certifications to re-certify or to extend the length of their certifications. Passing participants can receive a Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR for Professional Rescuer, Oxygen, and AED certification.
Lifeguard Course Requirements
- Must be at least 15 years old by the last day of the course attended
- Attend ALL training sessions in their entirety
- Demonstrate competency in all required skills, activities and scenarios
- Pass a written test with a score of at least 80%
- Successfully complete the following prerequisites:
- Swim 300 yards continuously
- Tread water for 2 minutes using legs only
- Swim 20 yards, surface dive in 7-10 feet of water, retrieve a 10 lb. object and swim 20 yards on theback to return to the starting point (this is a timedevent)
- Perform all required skills with accuracy
PARTICIPANTS MUST PASS THE ENTIRE PRE-SKILLS TEST AND COMPLETE THE ONLINE PORTION (IF BLENDED) IN ORDER TO CONTINUE WITH THE IN-PERSON PORTION OF THE COURSE.
Locations
Full training is typically 4 days. Contact your local Y for times.
Delaware Community Center YMCA
Phone: (614) 389-4648
Contact: Kellie Demmler kellie.demmler@ymcacolumbus.org
Dates:
- February: 17-18, 24-25
- September: 14-15, 21-22
- November: 2-3, 9-10
Don M. And Margaret Hilliker YMCA
Phone: (614) 389-4364
Contact: Kyle Wyant kyle.wyant@ymcacolumbus.org
Dates:
- April: 20-21, 27-28
- July: 27, 28
- August: 3, 4
Eldon & Elsie Ward Family YMCA
Phone: (614) 389-4643
Dates:
- January: 25-28
- August: 16-18, 24-25
Gahanna/John E. Bickley YMCA
Phone: (614) 416-9622
Contact: Ellie Pastor ellie.pastor@ymcacolumbus.org
Dates:
- TBD
Grove City YMCA
Phone: (614) 389-4567
Contact: Stephanie Rolfe stephanie.rolfe@ymcacolumbus.org
Dates/sessions:
- March: 25-28
- April: 20-21 & 27-28
- September: 28-29 & October: 5-6
Hilliard/Ray Patch Family YMCA
Phone: (614)-389-4557
Contact: Emerson Alspaugh emerson.alspaugh@ymcacolumbus.org
Dates:
- February: 16-18, 24
- April: 12-14, 20
- July: 18-21
Hilltop YMCA
Phone: (614) 389-4565
Contact: Gabriele Hover gabriele.hover@ymcacolumbus.org
Dates:
- March: 15-17, 23-24
- June: 24-28
- September: 20-22, 28-29
Jerry L. Garver YMCA
Phone: (614) 389-4556
Contact: Skylar Fox skylar.fox@ymcacolumbus.org
Dates:
- July: 24-27
- December: 18-21
Liberty Township/ Powell YMCA
Phone: (614) 389-4566
Contact: Clark Coulter clark.coulter@ymcacolumbus.org
Dates:
- March: 23-26
- June: 10-14
- July: 30-31
- Aug 1-2
- October: 12-13, 19-20
Pickaway County Family YMCA
Phone: (740) 477-1661
Contact: Austin Brooks austin.brooks@ymcacolumbus.org
Dates:
- TBA
Reynoldsburg Community Center YMCA
Phone: (614) 689-2040
Contact: Brittany Kaiser brittany.kaiser@ymcacolumbus.org
Dates:
- TBA