Safety Education

The Aberdeen Family YMCA offers safety education courses. Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor Training provides participants the opportunity to learn life-saving skills and become certified for fun and rewarding jobs. YMCA aquatics staff even have the ability to work year-round! The Y also offers CPR/AED classes for adult, child and infant certifications as well as first aid. For more information on safety education, please contact Dan Severson at 605.225.4910.

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2024 Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor Training information

CPR/ AED & First Aid

(Ages 12+)

Two year First Aid and CPR ADULT/ CHILD/ INFANT and AED Certification
*Maximum of 15 registrations per class time.American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) training is offered through the YMCA for our community.  All classes are held at the Aberdeen Family YMCA. Prior to the class at the Y, registered participants will be sent information to their email address with instructions for completing the required online portion of the training.
$55.00

Lifeguard/Blended Learning Course

Blended learning offering of the Lifeguarding program combines online knowledge acquisition and in-person water, first aid and CPR/AED skills training. Building on the same knowledge and skills as our traditional in-person only training, the course trains lifeguards to act with speed and confidence in emergency situations both in and out of the water. Topics include water rescue skills, surveillance and recognition, first aid, breathing and cardiac emergencies, CPR, AED and more. The program reflects the latest CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) Science and findings from the 2011 United States Lifeguard Standards Coalition Report. Plus, the online format enables participants to complete interactive lessons and activities on their own time. Instructor-led sessions reinforce learning and emphasize skill building. $220.00

Water Safety Instructor Training

(Ages 16+)

This course is designed to train swim lesson instructors. Participants must be 16 years of age by the last day of class, and be able to complete level 4 exit skills. Pre-test of level 4 skills will be done the first night of class. Participants need to bring a one piece suit or swim trunks and goggles. On the Monday before the weekend class, an email link will be sent to each participant for the pre-course work – so make sure to submit a correct email address! $275.00

Lifeguarding Review

(Ages 15+)

This course is for certified Lifeguards who need to renew their Lifeguarding and First Aid certifications. Participants must be currently certified or within about three months of expiration. Participants will take the written test for Lifeguarding and First Aid training, as well as perform all the skills learned in a Lifeguarding class. There will be limited review for this test so it is expected that participants have reviewed all information before attending this challenging course. $150.00

Hold convenient safety classes at your organization! The YMCA will come to you! It’s great for childcare, construction, hotels, and so much more. After completion of the class, you will be certified for two years in CPR, AED, and First Aid for adult/child/infant.

The organization will need to provide:
Streaming Internet
Space for training
Blank wall for projection
Minimum of 5 participants