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American Red Cross Training

American Red Cross Training

TRAINING + CERTIFICATION: SIMPLE, FAST, AND EASY!

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The YMCA of Greenwich is a proud provider of American Red Cross health and safety training. We offer the latest course curriculum in Lifeguarding, Water Safety Instructor, First Aid, CPR/AED (for both the Professional Rescuer and the lay responder), Connecticut Childcare, Babysitter’s Training, and more. Our course offerings are open to members and non-members.

Become a student of the American Red Cross, while obtaining life-saving knowledge and skills designed to keep you prepared in the event of an emergency, with all the latest health and safety training techniques and certification programs.

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MAKE AN IMPACT, PROTECT LIVES

Turn your swimming skills into a rewarding job! Become an American Red Cross Certified Lifeguard at the YMCA of Greenwich and make a difference by keeping our community safe in and around the water.

Interested in becoming a lifeguard? We can help cover the cost of your training!

Through our Lifeguard Training Scholarship Program, eligible participants can receive sponsored American Red Cross Lifeguarding training with the opportunity to join our YMCA lifeguard team.

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HOW IT WORKS:

  • Get Certified:  Complete the required swim skills prerequisites and successfully finish our American Red Cross Lifeguarding Course.
  • Pay Just $150 Upfront:  Secure your scholarship with a $150 down payment toward your training.
  • Join Our Team:  After earning your certification, apply for a lifeguard position at the YMCA of Greenwich.
  • Get Your $150 Back:  Successfully complete six months of employment as a YMCA lifeguard in good standing, and your $150 down payment will be fully reimbursed!

Your training could be FREE when you join our team and fulfill the scholarship requirements!

Whether you're looking for your first job, building professional skills, or seeking a meaningful way to give back, lifeguarding at the Y is an opportunity to make a real impact.

READY TO GET STARTED?

Contact swimschool@gwymca.org to learn more about scholarship eligibility, upcoming training courses, and employment opportunities.

Scholarship eligibility is subject to American Red Cross course prerequisites, including age and swimming requirements. Employment is subject to the YMCA's standard hiring process and position availability. The $150 down payment is reimbursed only after successful certification, hiring, and six months of employment in good standing. Additional terms and conditions apply.

COURSE INFORMATION

Click the link below to view our American Red Cross Training Handbook, where you’ll find detailed information about prerequisites, policies, and our refund/cancellation procedures. This comprehensive guide is designed to help you navigate the training process smoothly and make the most of your experience with us.

View Red Cross Training Handbook

LIFEGUARD TRAINING - FULL COURSE OFFERINGS

Our Full-Course Lifeguard Trainings are for those who are taking first time lifeguard training, or for those whose lifeguard certification is more than 30 days expired.  Must attend all dates/times.

Students will complete an ONLINE component outside of class and will attend all dates/times of the in-person skill sessions listed for their respective course. Those pursuing waterfront skills have additional training hours as noted below.

FULL COURSE Registration Fee = $546 (Registration fee includes access to the online component of the training course, digital access to the required textbook, CPR breathing barrier, and Red Cross certification fee.)

UPCOMING COURSES

PRE-REQUISITE SWIM SKILLS EVALUATIONS

Email instructor AReeve@gwymca.org to sign up for one of the free swim evaluation dates listed below. The swim evaluation takes 30 minutes to complete.

  • Jan 19 (Tue) 7:45pm
  • Jan 28 (Thu) 7:45pm
  • Feb 2 (Tue) 7:45pm
  • Feb 11 (Thu) 7:45pm
  • Mar 7 (Sun) 3:30pm
  • Mar 25 (Thu) 3:30pm
  • Apr 4 (Sun) 7:00am
  • Apr 8 (Thu) 7:45pm
  • Apr 18 (Sun) 3:30pm
  • May 17 (Mon) 7:00am
  • May 21 (Fri) 7:00am
  • May 22 (Sat) 7:00am
  • Jun 2 (Wed) 7:30pm
  • Jun 3 (Thu) 3:15pm

LIFEGUARD TRAINING - REVIEW COURSE OFFERINGS

Our Lifeguarding Review Course is an abbreviated option designed to help you refresh core skills, practice emergency team response, and complete all required testing to renew your certification for another two years.

  • Participants must hold a current Red Cross Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid certification, or one that has expired by no more than 30 days.
  • Select sessions also offer the option to renew Waterfront Skills in addition to Lifeguarding.
  • Students must attend all dates and times of their selected session; no make-ups are permitted.
  • Registration closes 48 hours prior to the course start. Online coursework is optional for recertifying participants.

FULL COURSE Registration Fee = $390

Registration fee includes access to the online component of the training course, digital access to the required textbook, CPR breathing barrier, and Red Cross certification fee.

UPCOMING COURSES

WATERFRONT SKILLS MODULE

This course teaches lifeguards the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to emergencies in non-surf open-water areas found at public parks, resorts, summer camps and campgrounds.

Participants must have a current American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid to participate in this module.

After successful completion of this module participants will receive an American Red Cross certificate for Waterfront Skills which is valid for 2 years and is only valid with a current American Red Cross Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid.

COST: $156

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WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR COURSE

This course trains WSI candidates to teach courses and presentations in the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program by developing their understanding of how to use the course materials, how to conduct training sessions, and how to evaluate participants’ progress.

The courses and presentations include Parent and Child Aquatics, Preschool Aquatics, Learn-to-Swim, adult swim courses as well as the Basic Water Rescue and Personal Water Safety courses and more. 

Must attend all dates and all times. No make-ups for missed times.

Registration Fee: $588

HOW DO I ENROLL?

  • Be at least 16 years of age on or before the last day of the training.
  • Successfully complete the pre-course session which includes a demonstration of swimming skills at Learn-to-Swim Level 4.
  • Schedule an appointment to complete the pre-requisite swimming skills evaluation at least one full week PRIOR to the course start date to ensure you meet the prerequisites, and to gain access to the course materials so that you can complete your precourse homework assignments.
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UPCOMING WSI COURSES:

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ADULT AND PEDIATRIC FIRST AID/CPR/AED

The American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED r.21 program is designed to help participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing, and first aid emergencies. The course teaches participants the knowledge and skills needed to give care needed to an injured or ill person when minutes matter, and to decide whether advanced medical care is needed.

Register at least 48 hours in advance to complete the ONLINE course prior to attending the in-person skill session. Email instructor AReeve@gwymca.org to obtain the link for the ONLINE portion of the course.

Registration Fee: $135

UPCOMING COURSES:

Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - Course A (Jan 22)

  • Fri, Jan 22 - 9:45 AM - 12:00 PM

The newly updated 2025 curriculum of the Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED blended learning course equips students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid breathing and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children and infants. It is designed for students who need a certification that satisfies OSHA workplace or other regulatory requirements. This class is taught in a blended learning format and the online portion (accessed via mobile desktop or tablet) must be completed prior to attending the Instructor-led skills session. Upon successful completion a valid 2 year digital certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED is issued.

Register for Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - Course A (Jan 22)

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Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - Course B (Feb 4)

  • Thurs, Feb 4 - 6:15 PM - 8:30 PM

The newly updated 2025 curriculum of the Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED blended learning course equips students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid breathing and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children and infants. It is designed for students who need a certification that satisfies OSHA workplace or other regulatory requirements. This class is taught in a blended learning format and the online portion (accessed via mobile desktop or tablet) must be completed prior to attending the Instructor-led skills session. Upon successful completion a valid 2 year digital certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED is issued.

Register for Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - Course B (Feb 4)

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Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - Course C (Mar 6)

  • Sat, Mar 6 - 1:30 PM - 3:45 PM

The newly updated 2025 curriculum of the Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED blended learning course equips students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid breathing and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children and infants. It is designed for students who need a certification that satisfies OSHA workplace or other regulatory requirements. This class is taught in a blended learning format and the online portion (accessed via mobile desktop or tablet) must be completed prior to attending the Instructor-led skills session. Upon successful completion a valid 2 year digital certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED is issued.

Register for Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - Course C (Mar 6)

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Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - Course D (Apr 6)

  • Tues, Apr 6 - 9:45 AM - 12:00 PM

The newly updated 2025 curriculum of the Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED blended learning course equips students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid breathing and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children and infants. It is designed for students who need a certification that satisfies OSHA workplace or other regulatory requirements. This class is taught in a blended learning format and the online portion (accessed via mobile desktop or tablet) must be completed prior to attending the Instructor-led skills session. Upon successful completion a valid 2 year digital certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED is issued.

Register for Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - Course D (Apr 6)

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Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - Course E (May 1)

  • Sat, May 1 - 1:45 PM - 4:00 PM

The newly updated 2025 curriculum of the Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED blended learning course equips students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid breathing and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children and infants. It is designed for students who need a certification that satisfies OSHA workplace or other regulatory requirements. This class is taught in a blended learning format and the online portion (accessed via mobile desktop or tablet) must be completed prior to attending the Instructor-led skills session. Upon successful completion a valid 2 year digital certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED is issued.

Register for Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - Course E (May 1)

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Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - Course F (Jun 3)

  • Thurs, Jun 3 - 1:00 PM - 3:15 PM

The newly updated 2025 curriculum of the Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED blended learning course equips students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid breathing and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children and infants. It is designed for students who need a certification that satisfies OSHA workplace or other regulatory requirements. This class is taught in a blended learning format and the online portion (accessed via mobile desktop or tablet) must be completed prior to attending the Instructor-led skills session. Upon successful completion a valid 2 year digital certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED is issued.

Register for Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - Course F (Jun 3)

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BABYSITTER'S TRAINING

This in-person course prepares youth ages 11-16 to safely and confidently care for children and infants. It includes hands-on activities, videos and discussions to develop essential real-life readiness babysitting skills. The course covers feeding, diapering, picking up and holding children, safety and emergency response. Participants receive a 10-year Babysitter's Training certificate upon completion.

Registration Fee: $156

UPCOMING COURSES:

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