Train to Save Lives

Learn to save lives and join a rewarding career! As an FSPY lifeguard, benefits include a flexible schedule, comfortable work environment, YMCA membership and more. We are currently hiring lifeguards to join our team. Learn more about open positions in our Aquatics Department and apply here.

We also offer health and safety trainings, including American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR and AED classes. For more information, click here.

American Red Cross Lifeguarding

LIFEGUARDING CERTIFICATION COURSE

This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies as well as the knowledge to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel can take over. On successful completion of the pre-course (swim assessment), the instructor will notify participants who met the minimum requirements to register for the full course at the FSPY Welcome Center. Participants who successfully complete the lifeguarding certification course will receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED, valid for two years. Participants should be at least 15 years old.

Please register for the pretest first. Upon completion, you will be instructed to register for the full course.

Upcoming Certification Courses

Pre-test: Sunday, February 23,  12:00 pm- 2:00pm

Classroom/Pool: Sundays, March 2, 9 and 16, 8:00 am-4:30 pm

Pre-test: Sunday, March 30, 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm

Classroom/Pool: Sundays, April 6, 13 and 27, 8:00 am-4:30 pm

Pre-test: Sunday, May 4, 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm

Classroom/Pool: Sundays, May 11, 18 and 25, 8:00 am-4:30 pm

LIFEGUARDING RECERTIFICATION

This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies as well as the knowledge to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel can take over. Participants who successfully complete the lifeguarding review course will receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED, valid for two years. The Recertification Course is not intended for those looking to become certified for the first time.

1-Day Lifeguard Recertification Course Schedule:

Saturday, March 8,  8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Saturday, April 12,  8:00 am – 5:00 pm

LIFEGUARDING INSTRUCTOR RECERTIFICATION

This course is intended for current Lifeguarding Instructors to renew their LGI certification as well as adding on the base-level lifeguarding certification.  It is not intended for those interested in becoming certified instructors, nor is it intended for standard lifeguards to re-certify.

1-Day Lifeguard Instructor Recertification Schedule:

Saturday, April 5, 8:00am – 5:00pm

For more information on becoming a lifeguard at the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA and information on upcoming trainings, please contact the Aquatics Department at aquatics@fspymca.org or 908-889-8880.