American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid for Adults and Pediatrics

Blended Learning format: This class is a combination of online and in-person learning to achieve a certification status.  Students are responsible for online pre-work and the tools needed to achieve that such as: mobile device, laptop, tablet, WiFi, internet connection.

Before Class: You will receive an email from your instructor 1 week before your in-person class date with details and information and the online course work.  Student must login to Red Cross Learning center via the Red Cross email sent to complete online work.  All online work must be finished to participate in the in-person class date to be prepared and ready for review and skills practice.

Requirements to Participate: 

• Must be a minimum of 12 years old by the in-person class date.
• Must have a accessible email address.
• The physical ability to kneel on the floor to demonstrate compressions.

Language: This class is being offered in English, however if you are needing CPR classes in Spanish please email for further information. [email protected]

Cancelations or Refund: Minimum class size is 3.  Classes will be canceled with registrations less than 3 students.  In the even that your class is cancelled you will receive information about re-scheduling or refunds via email.

This is a two-year certification.

This class is offered to Staff, Members, and Non-members:

Staff: Free

Members $75.00

Nonmembers: $100.00

***Please note this is the CPR class that is open to the public – YMCA Staff training courses are listed separately.***

Do you have a group needing a class?  email Kelly to look at Group scheduling for staff, teams, or churches.

Questions are welcome: Kelly Colley [email protected]

Junior Lifeguard Program

Every Friday 1/8/2027-5/7/2027

Start Date: January 8, 2027

End Date: May 7,2027

Cost: $125 members/$175 nonmembers

Sessions: 16 2-hours sessions on Fridays evenings from 5p-7p to complete 30 hours and 45 minutes

Junior Lifeguarding is a program created for kids 13-14 to introduce them to the following:

• Skills needed for entry to American Red Cross Lifeguarding course
• Communication, teamwork, and decision-making skills
• The basic responsibilities of a lifeguard
• The basic knowledge and skills required to participate in the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course

Junior Lifeguarding does not certify participants in first aid, CPR or AED, or as a Lifeguard

American Red Cross Blended Learning Shallow Water Lifeguard Course:

Instructors: Devin Blackburn & Kelly Colley

Location: Thomas E. Hannah YMCA

Dates & Times: October 30th-November 3rd 10a-4p

Students must be 15 years old by the completion of the course.

Prerequisite Swimming skills that will be tested at beginning of course.  All students must be able to complete these 2 skills to enter the lifeguard course:

1. Swim-Tread-Swim: jump in water and fully submerge, recover to swim 50 yards (on front only), 2 min tread, continue to swim 50 more yards. Googles may be worn for this skill.
2. Timed Brick Event: swim 20 yards, retrieve 10lbs brick, walk or swim back to starting point, exit water without using ladder or steps.  Must be completed in 50 seconds or less.  No goggles may be worn for this skill.

Upon completion a successful student will earn certifications in the following: Shallow Water Lifeguard, CPR Professional Rescuer, First Aid, AED.

If you are interested in working at the Greater Spartanburg YMCA and want to be considered for a work trade agreement please contact Devin Blackburn.  With the right candidate lifeguard courses can be completed for free, in return for 100 hours of lifeguarding hours. email:  [email protected]

Requirements:

• Must present American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
• Lifeguard Certification must be less than 30 days past expiration date