Lifeguard Courses

Lifeguard Courses

Become a certified lifeguard with lifeguard courses at YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh! Our comprehensive training programs cover water rescue techniques, CPR, first aid, and more. Enroll today and start your journey towards a rewarding career in aquatic safety.

Jr Lifeguard Camp

Baierl Family YMCA
6/17/24 - 7/12/24
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Junior Lifeguarding Camp focuses on developing swimming skills to help participants meet the Lifeguarding course prerequisite. The course also introduces participants to lifesaving skills such as in-water rescues, use of a rescue tube, and first aid/CPR/AED. Participants also have the opportunity to shadow lifeguards in rotation to get a real sense of being on the job. If you’re looking for a fun, hands-on camp, this is the one!

Camp runs 9am-4pm


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member/Community Member
4/2/24 6/10/24 Online / Front Desk $ 304.00$ 349.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
06/17/24 - 06/21/24
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 9:00 am
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Closes
06/10/2024
07/08/24 - 07/12/24
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 9:00 am
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Closes
07/01/2024

Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

Baierl Family YMCA
6/5/24 - 6/6/24
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This is a Blended Learning class. Online course work, and details regarding this class, will be emailed to participants one to two weeks prior to the start of the class. The online portion MUST be completed prior to the first day of class. Once participants have completed both the online and in person portions of the class, participants will be certified in American Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR Pro, and First Aid. For more information, email [email protected].
*Refund Policy – Refunds will not be issued two weeks prior to the start of class.*
Dates and Times:
June 5th & 6th 2024 , 8am – 6pm


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member/Community Member
1/8/24 6/5/24 Online / Front Desk $ 275.00$ 300.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
06/05/24 - 06/06/24
We,Th - 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Session is Full

Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

Baierl Family YMCA
6/8/24 - 6/9/24
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This is a Blended Learning class. Online course work, and details regarding this class, will be emailed to participants one to two weeks prior to the start of the class. The online portion MUST be completed prior to the first day of class. Once participants have completed both the online and in person portions of the class, participants will be certified in American Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR Pro, and First Aid. For more information, email [email protected].
*Refund Policy – Refunds will not be issued two weeks prior to the start of class.*
Dates and Times:
June 8th & 9th, 8am – 6pm


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member/Community Member
1/8/24 6/8/24 Online / Front Desk $ 275.00$ 300.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
06/08/24 - 06/09/24
Su,Sa - 8:00 am - 12:00 am
Session is Full

Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

Spencer Family YMCA
5/17/24 - 5/19/24
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Friday 5/17/24: 4-8pm
Saturday 5/18/24: 8am-4pm
Sunday 5/19/24: 9am-5pm


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member/Community Member
4/18/24 5/17/24 Online / Front Desk $ 200.00$ 225.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
05/17/24 - 05/19/24
Session is Full

Red Cross Lifeguard Recertification

Baierl Family YMCA
5/18/24 - 5/18/24
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This is an American Red Cross Recertification Course. You will be recertified in ARC Lifeguard, CPR Pro, First Aid and Oxygen Administration. *Refunds will not be issued two weeks prior to the start of class.* Date: Saturday, May 18th; 8am-5pm. For more information, email [email protected].


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member/Community Member
1/8/24 5/18/24 Online / Front Desk $ 150.00$ 175.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
05/18/24
Sa - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Session is Full

Red Cross Lifeguard Recertification

Baierl Family YMCA
6/2/24 - 6/2/24
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This is an American Red Cross Recertification Course. You will be recertified in ARC Lifeguard, CPR Pro, First Aid and Oxygen Administration. *Refunds will not be issued two weeks prior to the start of class.* Date: Sunday, June 2nd; 8am-5pm. For more information, email [email protected].


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member/Community Member
3/4/24 6/2/24 Online / Front Desk $ 150.00$ 175.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
06/02/24
Su - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Red Cross Lifeguard Recertification

Spencer Family YMCA
5/24/24 - 5/25/24
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This is an American Red Cross Recertification Course. You will be recertified in ARC Lifeguard, CPR Pro, First Aid and Oxygen Administration. Friday 5/24 4pm-7pm and Saturday 8am-4pm. For more information, email [email protected].


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member/Community Member
4/23/24 5/24/24 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00$ 110.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
05/24/24 - 05/25/24
Session is Full