At A Glance
Build essential life-saving skills and earn nationally recognized credentials at the YMCA of Glendale! Our professional development courses empower teens, adults, and caregivers with the knowledge needed to handle emergencies with confidence.
Our Lifeguard Certification (ages 16+) covers professional water rescues, pool surveillance, First Aid, and CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers to prepare participants for a rewarding aquatic career. We also offer CPR, AED & First Aid training, which teaches vital emergency response techniques for adult, child, and infant cardiac, breathing, and first aid situations. Additionally, our Aquatic Leadership & Safety programs feature specialized water safety courses and instructor development to maintain the highest safety standards in and around the pool.
CPR, AED & First Aid Training
Be prepared to save a life when seconds count. Designed for community members, parents, coaches, and workplace personnel, these courses teach participants how to respond confidently to cardiac emergencies, breathing difficulties, sudden illness, and physical injuries. Courses cover adult, child, and infant CPR, proper Automated External Defibrillator (AED) usage, and essential first aid response.
Lifeguard Certification
Turn your passion for the water into a rewarding job! Our comprehensive Lifeguard Certification course equips participants ages 15 and up with the skills needed to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies. Candidates master professional water rescues, surveillance techniques, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers, and First Aid. Upon successful completion, participants earn nationally recognized credentials accepted by employers statewide.