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 the back to return to the starting point (this is a timed event)
- 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: Elizabeth Ashwill elizabeth.ashwill@ymcacolumbus.org
Don M. And Margaret Hilliker YMCA
Phone: (614) 389-4364
Contact: Rachel Snider rachel.snider@ymcacolumbus.org
Eldon & Elsie Ward Family YMCA
Phone: (614) 389-4643
Contact: Treva Gaupp treva.gaupp@ymcacolumbus.org
2025 Training Session: September 12-21
Gahanna/John E. Bickley YMCA
Phone: (614) 416-9622
Contact: Hallie Howard hallie.howard@ymcacolumbus.org
Grove City YMCA
Phone: (614) 389-4567
Contact: Stephanie Rolfe stephanie.rolfe@ymcacolumbus.org
2025 Training Sessions
- October 4, 5, 11, 12
- December 27-30
Must attend all 4 days in person
Hilliard/Ray Patch Family YMCA
Phone: (614)-389-4557
Contact: Emerson Alspaugh emerson.alspaugh@ymcacolumbus.org
Hilltop YMCA
Phone: (614) 389-4565
Contact: Gabriele Hover gabriele.hover@ymcacolumbus.org
2025 Training Session: October 25-November 2
Jerry L. Garver YMCA
Phone: (614) 389-4556
Contact: Skylar Fox skylar.fox@ymcacolumbus.org
2025 Training Sessions
Liberty Township/ Powell YMCA
Phone: (614) 389-4566
Contact: Clark Coulter clark.coulter@ymcacolumbus.org
North YMCA
Phone: (614) 389-4707
Contact: Troian Walkowicz troian.walkowicz@ymcacolumbus.org
2025 Training Sessions
- June 10-15
- August 12-17
Pickaway County Family YMCA
Phone: (740) 477-1661
Contact: Austin Brooks austin.brooks@ymcacolumbus.org
2025 Training Session: June 4-8, Register
Reynoldsburg Community Center YMCA
Phone: (614) 689-2040
Contact: Cassandra Dunn cassandra.dunn@ymcacolumbus.org
2025 Training Session: June 2-6