Certification Courses

Scuba Certification Course

Interested in becoming SCUBA certified? Please contact Dani Mumford, Aquatics Director to be placed on a contact list. If we have enough interest, a certification class will be scheduled. Email dani@warrenymca.org with your interest request.

 

YMCA Lifeguard 2-Day Certification Course - Spring 2026 

We are hiring lifeguards - get your certification and apply for a position as a Warren YMCA lifeguard!

This program is for anyone age 16 and older. Participants must be able to do the following swimming skills in order to pass the water pre-test: front crawl stroke, breaststroke, sidestroke, elementary backstroke, front dive, surface dive to bottom at 12 feet and retrieve an object, treading water and underwater swimming. The course consists of ASHI Basic Life Support, ASHI Emergency Oxygen Administration, ASHI First Aid, YMCA Lifeguard e-lessons, and the  YMCA Lifeguard course. After successfully completing all these, the participant is qualified for a lifeguard position anywhere in the United States. 

 **Begins with a water pre-test on Monday, April 13, 2026 from 7:00-8:00 pm. After successful completion of water pre-test, classes will be held on Saturday, April 25th and Sunday, April 26, 2026 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.

If interested, please contact Dani Mumford by emailing dani@warrenymca.org or call 726-0110, ext. 1116. Financial assistance and/or payment plan options are available. Contact Dani for more information.

Days

Time

Fee

 Sat/Sun - April 25th/26th

 8:00 am - 4:00 pm 

 $180 YMCA Member / $210 Non-member 

 Water Pre-test: Mon., Apr. 13th 

 7:00 - 8:00 pm

 

 

YMCA Junior Lifeguard Course ( Ages 12-15) - Spring 2026

This 5-week course is for swimmers ages 12-15. Participants will learn how to be a lifeguard, earn their CPR, First Aid, and Oxygen certifications. They will gain experience shadowing as a honorary Junior Lifeguard. Classes meet Monday/Wednesday evenings and include classroom and pool time. Held during the March/April 5-week session.

Swim waiver must be signed by parent/guardian prior to registration.***Must be able to attend all classes. Participants who complete this course are eligible to receive a 20% discount off the cost of a future Warren YMCA Lifeguard Certification Course.
Email Dani Mumford for more information: dani@warrenymca.org

Days

Time

Fee

 Monday, Wednesday

 5:00 - 7:00 pm 

 $75 YMCA Member / $100 Non-Member (5-week session) 

 Classes held March/April

 

 

 Register:

 Members: March 4th

 Non Members: March 9th