We at the YMCA are excited for your interest to take the course and become an American Red Cross (ARC) certified Lifeguard. By the end, Lifeguard candidates will learn, demonstrate, and receive a certificate in the skills of Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR and AED valid for 2 years. Please understand that registration does not guarantee one’s completion of the course and a certification. Participants must be 15 years of age prior, or on the day of, the last course day.
Candidates will arrive to the first class day with two tasks completed, and the following materials required for use:
Upon your registration, you as the candidate agree that any failure to complete these items in order as listed above, and/or failure to communicate with Aquatics department staff of dropouts will result in immediate dismissal from the course. You also agree that partial, full, or no refunds for payment are held at the Y’s discrepancy.
Please contact the Assistant Aquatics Director via email should you have other questions or concerns at akuehne@ymcabaycity.org
Prerequisites:
Test Day: Thursday, October 29th
Test Time and Pre-Course Prep: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Register for the Prerequisite Test Day Here
Official Course:
Days: November 7th, 8th, 14th, and 15th
Times: 10:00am to 4:30pm each class session
Pricing:
*Days and Times may be subject to change due to pool and classroom availability. Refer to the website and the registration page for updates*
Registration and payment for the Lifeguarding Course happens after candidate successfully passes the prerequisite tests (in-house, in-person only). Must have a minimum of 4 candidates to run a course.
To take this course, participants must submit their current or recently expired certification (by no more than 30 days) to the Aquatics department for review before registration. Please submit your certificate ID or an e-file to akuehne@ymcabaycity.org.
This course will include a blended learning portion. Candidates must complete this online portion before the official course date.
Official Course:
Day: August 8th, 2026
Times: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Pricing:
Register for the Recertification Course Here
*Days and Times may be subject to change due to pool and classroom availability. Refer to the website and the registration page for updates*
Must have a minimum of 4 candidates to run a course.
Candidates MUST register for and attend the prerequisite test session day and all subsequent Lifeguarding Course class dates as listed. There are no makeups days for this program.
The Y will not give refunds for no-shows or if patrons do not follow the steps in the order listed above.
Registration for the Lifeguarding Course is in-house, in-person only.
The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor (LGI) course is to train instructor candidates to teach the basic-level course and modules in the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Program. To take this course, candidates must:
This course is a blended learning format that combines an online session with in-person session conducted by a Red Cross-certified Lifeguard Instructor Trainer (LGIT). By the end of this course, Lifeguard candidates will learn, demonstrate, and receive a certificate in the skills of Lifeguard Instructor valid for 2 years. Please understand that registration does not guarantee one’s completion of the course and a certification.
All Lifeguard Instructor courses will be held at another facility (tentative). Participants must be able to transport themselves and attend the course at this facility. Class must have 6 participants to run. The Y holds no fault should this course be cancelled due to not reaching this participant count.
Please contact the Lifeguard Instructor Trainer via email should you have other questions or concerns at akuehne@ymcabaycity.org.
Course Days: TBD
Course Times: TBD
Pricing: TBD
Class must have 6 participants to run. The Y holds no fault should this course be cancelled due to not reaching this participant count.
*Days and Times may be subject to change due to pool and classroom availability. Refer to the website and the registration page for updates*
The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor (LGI) Recertification course is for current or recently expired LGIs (by no more than 30 days) to maintain their Lifeguard Instructor certification, which allows them to teach the basic-level course and modules in the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Program. To take this course, candidates must:
This course is a blended learning format that combines an online session with in-person session conducted by a Red Cross-certified Lifeguard Instructor Trainer (LGIT). By the end of this course, Lifeguard candidates will learn, demonstrate, and receive a certificate in the skills of Lifeguard Instructor valid for 2 years. Please understand that registration does not guarantee one’s completion of the course and a certification.
All Lifeguard Instructor courses will be held at another facility (tentative). Participants must be able to transport themselves and attend the course at this facility. Class must have 6 participants to run. The Y holds no fault should this course be cancelled due to not reaching this participant count.
Please contact the Lifeguard Instructor Trainer via email should you have other questions or concerns at akuehne@ymcabaycity.org.
Course Day: TBD
Course Times: TBD
Pricing: TBD
Class must have 6 participants to run. The Y holds no fault should this course be cancelled due to not reaching this participant count.
*Days and Times may be subject to change due to pool and classroom availability. Refer to the website and the registration page for updates*
Individuals will not be turned away from participating in programs, activities, and/or membership due to their inability to pay. The Y maintains a generous financial assistance program for youth, adults, and families who demonstrate financial need. Funding for this program is provided by fundraising events at the Dow Bay Area Family YMCA and community-wide donors.
There is a reduced joining fee. $25 for Youth/Teen, $25 for Adult, and $50 for Household memberships.