TRAINING + CERTIFICATION: SIMPLE, FAST, AND EASY!
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.
MAKE AN IMPACT, PROTECT LIVES
Interested in joining our team of lifeguards at the YMCA of Greenwich? The YMCA of Greenwich offers sponsorship opportunities to cover the cost of a Lifeguard Training Course to those who pass the Pre-Requisite Swim Skills evaluation or training. Terms and conditions apply. Contact swimschool@gwymca.org for more information.
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.
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 = $475
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
Full Course A - Friday, September 13th - Sunday, September 15th
Full Course B - Wednesday, November 29th - Sunday, December 1st
Full Course C - Friday, December 27th - Sunday, December 29th
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, three adult courses as well as the Basic Water Rescue course and the Personal Water Safety course.
We will update this page when the next training course is announced!
Click the link below to find detailed information about prerequisites and policies for our Water Safety Instructor Course.