• All branches except the East Butler YMCA will be closed on Memorial Day.
  • Registration is open for the YMCA Wahoos Long Course Competitve Swim Team through May 31.  Great way to stay active, improve swimming skills and meet new friends.

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The YMCA provides American Safety and Healthy Institute (ASHI) CPR, First Aid, Oxygen Administration and YMCA Lifeguard training courses.  Gain the skills and knowledge you need to provide care and act in an emergency.

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YMCA Lifeguarding Certification  

Being a lifeguard can be a very challenging and rewarding job.  The purpose of this class is to teach participants the knowledge and skills needed to prevent and respond to aquactic emergencies.

Participants must be 16 years of age and pass two phases of physical competency including 350 yards swimming and two minutes of treading water with legs only  Must have access to a computer for eight hours of eLearning and includes certification for CPR for the Professinal Rescuer, First Aid and Oxygen Administration.

Offered at East Butler County, Middletown


ASHI Babysitting Training

The American Safety & Health Institute Babysitting Training class stresses the priority to keep you and the children you care for safe. This ASHI Babysitting Class prepares children 11-15 years of age for the responsibility of babysitting. Students will learn accident prevention, feeding, diapering and first aid. Please bring a sack lunch, drink and snack.
Offered at East Butler County

 

ASHI CPR/AED, First Aid & Oxygen Administration Certification

The goal of this training is to help students develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to respond in a medical emergency. ASHI's basic first aid, CPR/AED, Oxygen Administration, and advanced resuscitation training programs require successful completion of a written and competent performance of hands-on skills evaluated by an ASHI authorized instructor.
Offered at Atrium, East Butler County

 

ASHI Re-Certification

This class is for those who are currently ASHI certified and they certification is expiring. Certification must be renewed every two years.
Contact your branch for information

 

YMCA Health & Wellness Instructor Training

Have you ever thought about becoming a Group Exercise Instructor?  Now is your chance.  The YMCA offers training programs and certifications for you to become and instructor in group cycling, pilates, step & cardio, and kickboxing. Contact Bridget Behrmann at bbehrmann@gmvymca.org for more information.


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