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

Delaware Community Center YMCA

Phone: (614) 389-4648

Classes & Dates:

  • TBA

 

Don M. And Margaret Hilliker YMCA

Phone: (614) 389-4364

Contact: Katie Ferrero katie.ferrero@ymcacolumbus.org

Classes & Dates:

  • Lifeguard: 12/28 -12/30

 

Eldon & Elsie Ward Family YMCA

Phone: (614) 389-4643

Classes & Dates:

  • TBA

 

Gahanna/John E. Bickley YMCA

Phone: (614) 416-9622

Classes & Dates:

  • Lifeguard: 12/19 - 12/21

 

Grove City YMCA

Phone: (614) 389-4567

Classes & Dates:

  • CPR pro/AED/FA/O2: 12/18
  • Lifeguard: 12/27 - 12/30

 

Hilltop YMCA

Phone: (614) 389-4565

Contact: Gabriele Hover gabriele.hover@ymcacolumbus.org

Classes & Dates:

  • Lifeguard: 12/20-12/23

 

Jerry L. Garver YMCA

Phone: (614) 389-4556

Contact: Skylar Fox skylar.fox@ymcacolumbus.org

Classes & Dates:

  • Lifeguard: 12/19 -12/20, 12/22 - 12/23

 

Liberty Township/ Powell YMCA

Phone: (614) 389-4566

Contact: Clark Coulter clark.coulter@ymcacolumbus.org 

Classes & Dates:

  • TBA

 

Pickaway County Family YMCA

Phone: (740) 477-1661

Classes & Dates:

  • TBA

 

Reynoldsburg Community Center YMCA

Phone: (614) 689-2040

Classes & Dates:

  • TBA