Certifications

Certifications

Whether you’re new to the community or simply want to pursue a new hobby, the YMCA brings together people who love to learn.

We offer certification courses in Lifeguard Training, CPR & First Aid, Babysitting, and more! You’ll learn right alongside others from your community who share your interests.

To view all program guides, click here.

 


American Red Cross Lifeguarding-Blended Learning

West Washington
8/10/26 - 12/13/26
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This lifeguard certification includes CPR/AED and First Aid. It teaches the basics on for lifeguarding only and is a highly accepted lifeguard certification nationwide. The course is split into two parts, an online portion and a in class portion. The online portion is approximately 8 hours of online work. The in-person course will be approximately 22 hours that will be conducted of a 4 day period.

The participant will receive the link to complete the online portion prior to the first in class portion of the course. Please register using the email you would like to linked with your Red Cross account for the lifeguarding course.

To register or for more information, please contact the Aquatics Director Vito Ward via email at [email protected] or phone at 262-247-1033.

The in-class portion will be conducted over a 4-day period. All four days will have to be attended and completion of the online portion is required. The in-class portion times for each day will be detailed out in an email sent out prior to the class when the online portion is sent out to participants.

For Classes that start before September 2026:

If the class occurs during the week Monday through Friday, each of the four days will run 9am-5pm.

If the class occurs during Thursday through Sunday:

Thursdays: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Fridays: 3:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Saturdays: 8a.m. – 5p.m.
Sundays: 8a.m. – 5p.m.

For Classes that start after September 1st, 2026:

October LG Class:

Friday, October 2nd: 5-6:30pm-Prerequisites

Thursday, October 8th: 5-8pm

Friday, October 9th: 4-8pm

Saturday, October 10th: 8-4:30pm

Sunday, October 11th: 8-4:30pm

November LG Class:

Sunday, November 8th: 1-2:30pm-Prerequisites

Thursday, November 12th: 5-8pm

Friday, November 13th: 4-8pm

Saturday, November 14th: 8-4:30pm

Sunday, November 15th: 8-4:30pm

December LG Class:

Friday, December 4th: 5-6:30pm-Prerequisites

Thursday, December 10th: 5-8pm

Friday, December 11th: 4-8pm

Saturday, December 12th: 8-4:30pm

Sunday, December 13th: 8-4:30pm



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
9/1/25 12/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 275.00$ 275.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
08/10/26 - 08/13/26
West Washington Pool Mon-Thurs 9:00am-5:00pm - Mo,Tu,We,Th
9 / 10 Available Register  
Closes
08/03/2026
10/02/26 - 10/11/26
West Washington Pool - Su,Th,Fr,Sa
10 / 10 Available Register  
Closes
09/25/2026
11/08/26 - 11/15/26
West Washington Pool - Su,Th,Fr,Sa
10 / 10 Available Register  
Closes
11/01/2026
12/04/26 - 12/13/26
West Washington Pool - Su,Th,Fr,Sa
10 / 10 Available Register  
Closes
11/27/2026

ARC-Lifeguarding Instructor/Instructor Trainer Recertification Course-BL

West Washington
9/26/26 - 9/27/26
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This abbreviated re-certification course is for currently certified instructors and instructor trainers. Opportunity to renew your basic level certifications upon request. *All participants will be required to show proof they have completed the r.24 online update for instructors prior to attending the in-person session.

Class fee: $135

  • December 20th, 2024 from 8am – 6 pm  (Location – KMYMCA

The in-person portion of the class will be conducted at the Kettle Moraine YMCA-West Washington Branch. The address is listed below:

1111 West Washington Street, West Bend, WI 53095

To register or for more information, please contact the Aquatics Director Vito Ward via email at [email protected] or phone at 262-247-1033.

The participant will receive the link to complete the online portion prior to the first in class portion of the course.

Please also bring with you  a copy of the Lifeguard Instructor manual, a whistle, hip-pack, and resuscitation mask (Adult and Infant or a universal) with you to class.

It is recommended to bring a copy of the lifeguard deck book and the lifeguard participant manual. These can be purchased at the Red Cross Store.

https://www.redcross.org/store?utm_campaign=shopbutton&utm_content=resputil&utm_medium=utilnav&utm_source=RCO

The in-person portion of the class will be conducted at the Kettle Moraine YMCA-West Washington Branch. The address is listed below:

1111 West Washington Street, West Bend, WI 53095

To register or for more information, please contact the Aquatics Director Vito Ward via email at [email protected] or phone at 262-247-1033.

 



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
7/14/26 12/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 135.00$ 135.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
09/26/26
Sa - 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
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Closes
09/19/2026
09/27/26
Sa - 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
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Closes
09/20/2026

Babysitting-West Washington

West Washington
8/14/26 - 11/15/26
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This course will teach participants the proper knowledge and skills to safely and responsibly care for infants and children. They will also learn about best practices when babysitting and basic first aid.



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
11/24/25 11/16/26 Online / Front Desk $ 70.00$ 70.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
08/14/26
WW Conference Room - Fr - 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Waiting List  
09/20/26
WW Conference Room - Su - 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Register  
Closes
09/18/2026
10/18/26
WW Conference Room - Su - 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Register  
Closes
10/16/2026
11/15/26
WW Conference Room - Su - 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Registration
will open on
08/03/2026

CPR Professional-Basic Life Support-West Washington

West Washington
7/26/26 - 8/23/26
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The ASHI CPR Pro course will teach participants CPR and AED skills for individual and two person rescues. This course is meant for professional occupations where more advanced CPR skills are required. This is a 2 year certification.



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
11/24/25 8/24/26 Online / Front Desk $ 75.00$ 75.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
07/26/26
WW Conference Room - Su - 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
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Closes
07/24/2026
08/23/26
WW Conference Room - Su - 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Register  
Closes
08/21/2026

Home Alone Safety-West Washington

West Washington
8/9/26 - 12/11/26
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Participants in this class will learn about how to be safe when walking home alone or when they are at home alone. It will include topics such as danger recognition, fire safety, answering the door and phone when home alone, and some basic first aid. Parents/Guardians will be asked to join us for the last 30 minutes of class, and participants will take home a safety workbook.



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
11/24/25 12/12/26 Online / Front Desk $ 45.00$ 45.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
08/09/26
WW Conference Room - Su - 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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Closes
08/07/2026
09/18/26
WW Conference Room - Fr - 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Register  
Closes
09/16/2026
10/16/26
WW Conference Room - Fr - 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Register  
Closes
10/14/2026
11/13/26
WW Conference Room - Fr - 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Register  
Closes
11/11/2026
12/11/26
WW Conference Room - Fr - 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Registration
will open on
08/08/2026