The YMCA is offering American Health & Safety Institute (ASHI) Community CPR and First Aid Courses. Basic First Aid participants will learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of injuries and sudden illness. This class teaches crucial information about how to deal with emergencies like bleeding, shock, burns, strains, fractures, allergic reactions, diabetic emergencies, and seizures. This class is a blended class with online elearnings required prior to attending class.

This class consists of a combination of e-learning to be completed before the in-person date and in-person skills training.

The YMCA is offering American Health & Safety Institute (ASHI) Community CPR and First Aid Courses. Basic First Aid participants will learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of injuries and sudden illness. This class teaches crucial information about how to deal with emergencies like bleeding, shock, burns, strains, fractures, allergic reactions, diabetic emergencies, and seizures. This class is a blended class with online elearnings required prior to attending class.

This class consists of a combination of e-learning to be completed before the in-person date and in-person skills training.

The YMCA is offering American Health & Safety Institute (ASHI) Community CPR and First Aid Courses. Basic First Aid participants will learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of injuries and sudden illness. This class teaches crucial information about how to deal with emergencies like bleeding, shock, burns, strains, fractures, allergic reactions, diabetic emergencies, and seizures. This class consists of a combination of e-learning to be completed before the in-person date and in-person skills training. This class is a blended class with online elearnings required prior to attending class. The classroom will be held at our Metro Facility (805 West Franklin)

The YMCA is offering American Health & Safety Institute (ASHI) Community CPR and First Aid Courses. Basic First Aid participants will learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of injuries and sudden illness. This class teaches crucial information about how to deal with emergencies like bleeding, shock, burns, strains, fractures, allergic reactions, diabetic emergencies, and seizures. This class is a blended class with online eLearnings required prior to attending class.

This class consists of a combination of e-learning to be completed before the in-person date and in-person skills training.

February: 02/20, 02/22 (Th 6pm-6:30pm/Sat 11am-11:30am)

March: 03/20, 03/22 (Th 6pm-6:30pm/Sat 11am-11:30am)

April: 04/10, 04/12 (Th 6pm-6:30pm/Sat 11am-11:30am)

May: 05/15, 05/17 (Th 6pm-6:30pm/Sat 11am-11:30am)

June: 06/12, 06/14 (Th 6pm-6:30pm/Sat 11am-11:30am)

July: 07/24, 07/26 (Th 6pm-6:30pm/Sat 11am-11:30am)

August: 08/21, 08/23 (Th 6pm-6:30pm/Sat 11am-11:30am)

September: 09/18, 09/20 (Th 6pm-6:30pm/Sat 11am-11:30am)

October: 10/09, 10/11 (Th 6pm-6:30pm/Sat 11am-11:30am)

November: 11/13, 11/15 (Th 6pm-6:30pm/Sat 11am-11:30am)

December: 12/11, 12/13 (Th 6pm-6:30pm/Sat 11am-11:30am)

The YMCA is offering Health & Safety Institute (HSI 2020) Community CPR and First Aid Courses. The ASHI CPR and AED training program provides workplace and community training in preforming CPR and using an automated external defibrillator (AED). The goal of this skills-based training is to help students develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to respond in a medical emergency.

This class consists of a combination of e-learning to be completed before the in-person date and in-person skills training.

The YMCA is offering Health & Safety Institute (HSI 2020) Community CPR and First Aid Courses. The ASHI CPR and AED training program provides workplace and community training in preforming CPR and using an automated external defibrillator (AED). The goal of this skills-based training is to help students develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to respond in a medical emergency.

This class consists of a combination of e-learning to be completed before the in-person date and in-person skills training. The in-person training will be held at our Metro facility (805 West Franklin)

The YMCA is offering American Health & Safety Institute (ASHI) Community CPR and First Aid Courses. The ASHI CPR and AED training program provides workplace and community training in preforming CPR and using an automated external defibrillator (AED). The goal of this skills-based training is to help students develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to respond in a medical emergency for all ages (Adults, Children, and Infants).

This class consists of a combination of e-learning to be completed before the in-person date and in-person skills training. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR EMAIL IS CORRECT ON YOUR YMCA ACCOUNT.

February: 02/20, 02/22 (Th 4pm-6pm/Sat 9am-11am)

March: 03/20, 03/22 (Th 4pm-6pm/Sat 9am-11am)

April: 04/10, 04/12 (Th 4pm-6pm/Sat 9am-11am)

May: 05/15, 05/17 (Th 4pm-6pm/Sat 9am-11am)

June: 06/12, 06/14 (Th 4pm-6pm/Sat 9am-11am)

July: 07/24, 07/26 (Th 4pm-6pm/Sat 9am-11am)

August: 08/21, 08/23 (Th 4pm-6pm/Sat 9am-11am)

September: 09/18, 09/20 (Th 4pm-6pm/Sat 9am-11am)

October: 10/09, 10/11 (Th 4pm-6pm/Sat 9am-11am)

November: 11/13, 11/15 (Th 4pm-6pm/Sat 9am-11am)

December: 12/11, 12/13 (Th 4pm-6pm/Sat 9am-11am)

The YMCA is offering Health & Safety Institute (HSI 2020) Community CPR and First Aid Courses. The ASHI CPR and AED training program provides workplace and community training in preforming CPR and using an automated external defibrillator (AED). The goal of this skills-based training is to help students develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to respond in a medical emergency.

This class consists of a combination of e-learning to be completed before the in-person date and in-person skills training.

The belay certification teaches each participant how to safely control the ropes for their partner, how to tie safe climbing knots, and communication commands. Upon completion the participant will be able to belay during certified climbing time at the RockWall.

Participants must be 14 years or older.

Class time: 1 – 1.5 hours

The belay certification course teaches each participant how to safely control the ropes for their partner, how to tie safe climbing knots, and communication commands. Upon completion the participant will be able to belay during certified climbing time at the Climbing Wall.

Participants must be 14 years or older.

Class time: 30min-1 hour depending on number of participants.

Class scheduled by appointment only. Please complete form to request an appointment.

This one-day course offers a Child & Babysitting Safety (CABS) certification and CPR/AED certification. Participants will learn how to choose safe and age-appropriate toys and games, prevent injuries, be prepared if an emergency happens in their care, handle bed time issues, and more!

This class has an e-learning component to be completed before the in-person class date. Two separate e-learning links from HSI.com, one for CABS and one for CPR/AED, will be emailed to you 10-14 days prior to the in-person class date. Please plan for the e-learning work to take up to 7hrs.

In-person class: 10am-3:30pm (Child and Babysitting content during morning, a short lunch break, then CPR/AED content in afternoon)

If you have questions about this class, please contact Kyle Ramos, Lifeguard & Safety Coordinator, at 208-377-4886 ext. 438 or [email protected].

his one day or two course offers a babysitting certification. Participants will learn how to choose safe and age-appropriate toys and games, prevent injuries, be prepared if an emergency happens in their care, handle bed time issues, and more!

Optional CPR/AED certification included if desired. We will reach out to anyone who is interested to schedule your class as no additional cost.

This one day or two course offers a babysitting certification. Participants will learn how to choose safe and age-appropriate toys and games, prevent injuries, be prepared if an emergency happens in their care, handle bed time issues, and more! There is online pre-work that can take up to 7hrs, your instructor will send an email out 2 weeks prior to class with the pre-work. The classroom portion will be held at our Metro Facility (805 West Franklin)

9am-3pm (Child and Babysitting content during morning, a short lunch break, then CPR, AED and First Aid content in afternoon)

This course is designed to train and certify individuals in the knowledge and skills necessary to help prevent and recognize aquatic risks to assist and alert a lifeguard in the emergency response to an accident or injury. Participants will also be certified in American Safety and Health Institute’s (ASHI) course: Basic Life Support, Basic First Aid for the Community, and Emergency Oxygen Administration upon successful completion of this course. This course does not provide participants with lifeguard certification & training.

This course will include up to 8 hours of e-learning that needs to be completed before the start date of the class, and will also consist of pool and classroom portions. The classroom portions will take place at our Metro building (805 West Franklin).

To complete this class you must be able to complete the following prerequisites:

Phase 1:

• Tread water for 2 minutes with no hands
• Swim 100 yards of front crawl

Phase 2:

Participants will start in the water at the shallow end and perform the following:

• Sprint for approximately 60 feet and then perform an arm-over-arm surface dive in 4 to 6 feet of water (or maximum depth of training facility)
• Pick up an object (diving ring) from the bottom of the pool, surface, and tread water for at least 1 minute with legs only, then replace the object back on the bottom of the pool where it was found.
• Surface and swim the remaining length to the end of the pool and hoist yourself out of the water without using a ladder or other assistance.
• Immediate begin compressions on an adult manikin for 1 minute or 100 compressions, stand listen to instructions from instructor.

This course will include up to 8 hours of e-learning that needs to be completed before the start date of the class, and will also consist of pool and classroom portions. The classroom portions will take place at our Metro building (805 West Franklin).

To complete this class you must be able to complete the following prerequisites:

• Phase 1 – Continuous Swim: 550 yards (swim goggles are allowed)
  • Swim 200 yards of front crawl
  • Swim 200 yards of breaststroke
  • Swim 50 yards of front crawl with head up
  • Swim 50 yards of breaststroke with head up
  • Swim 50 yards of elementary backstroke kick or eggbeater kick with hands on chest
• Phase 2 – Tread Water
  • Tread Water for two minutes (no arms) without stopping or resting
• Phase 3 – Underwater Swim Event
  • Starting in the water perform a feet first surface dive in 7-10 feet of water (or maximum depth of training facility). Then swims underwater for 15 feet
• Phase 4: Combined Skills Event (no goggles may be used)
  • Participants start in the water at one end of the pool
  • Sprint for approximately 60 feet (20 yards) and then perform an arm-over-arm surface dive in 7 to 10 feet of water (or maximum depth of training facility) Pick up an object (dive ring) from the bottom of pool, surface, hold the object with both hands, and tread water for at least one minute using your legs only
  • Swim the remaining length of the pool on your back, holding the object with both hands; place the object on the deck and hoist yourself out of water
  • Immediately begin compressions on an adult mannequin for one minute or 100 compressions
  • Quickly walk to an elevated lifeguard stand, climb into stand, sit down; scan and recognize objects on pool deck

Course is designed to provide the participants with the knowledge and skills needed to be a lifeguard and professional rescuer. Participants will be certified in Basic Life Support, Adult First Aid, Pediatric First Aid, and Emergency Use of Medical Oxygen. The leadership competencies this course meets for the Leader Level are: Inclusion, Influence, Communication, Decision Making, and Emotional Maturity.

This course will include up to 8 hours of e-learning that needs to be completed before the start date of the class, and will also consist of pool and classroom portions. Please make sure the participant’s email is on the account at the time of registration.

To complete this class you must be able to complete the following prerequisites:

Phase 1:

• Tread water for 2 minutes with no hands
• Swim 100 yards of front crawl

Phase 2:

Swim 50 yards of each of the following:

• Front crawl with the head up
• Sidestroke
• Breaststroke
• Breaststroke with the head up
• Elementary backstroke kick (breaststroke kick on the back) with hands on the chest
• Perform a feet first surface time in 8 to 10 feet of water (or maximum depth of training facility), then swim underwater for 15 feet

Phase 3:

Participants will start in the water at the shallow end and perform the following:

• Sprint for approximately 60 feet and then perform an arm-over-arm surface dive in 8 to 10 feet of water (or maximum depth of training facility)
• Pick up an object (diving ring) from the bottom of the pool, surface, and tread water for at least 1 minute with legs only, then replace the object back on the bottom of the pool where it was found.
• Surface and swim the remaining length to the end of the pool and hoist yourself out of the water without using a ladder or other assistance.
• Immediate begin compressions on an adult manikin for 1 minute or 100 compressions, stand listen to instructions from instructor.

2025 Classes

January: 01/22-02/1 (Wed 4pm-9pm/Th 4pm-9pm/Fri 4pm-9pm/Sat 9am-5pm)

February: 02/05-02/15 (Wed 4pm-9pm/Th 4pm-9pm/Fri 4pm-9pm/Sat 9am-5pm)

March: 03/05-03/15 (Wed 4pm-9pm/Th 4pm-9pm/Fri 4pm-9pm/Sat 9am-5pm)

July: 07/28-08/02 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)

September: 09/03-09/13 (Wed 4pm-9pm/Th 4pm-9pm/Fri 4pm-9pm/Sat 9am-5pm)

November: 11/06-11/16 (Wed 4pm-9pm/Th 4pm-9pm/Fri 4pm-9pm/Sat 9am-5pm)

This course will include up to 8 hours of e-learning that needs to be completed before the start date of the class, and will also consist of pool and classroom portions.

To complete this class you must be able to complete the following physical competency test on the first day of class:

• Phase 1 – Continuous Swim: 550 yards (swim goggles are allowed)
  • Swim 200 yards of front crawl
  • Swim 200 yards of breaststroke
  • Swim 50 yards of front crawl with head up
  • Swim 50 yards of breaststroke with head up
  • Swim 50 yards of elementary backstroke kick or eggbeater kick with hands on chest
• Phase 2 – Tread Water
  • Tread Water for two minutes (no arms) without stopping or resting
• Phase 3 – Underwater Swim Event
  • Starting in the water perform a feet first surface dive in 13 feet of water (maximum depth of training facility). Then swims underwater for 15 feet
• Phase 4: Combined Skills Event (no goggles may be used)
  • Participants start in the water at one end of the pool
  • Sprint for approximately 60 feet (20 yards) and then perform an arm-over-arm surface dive in 13 feet of water (maximum depth of training facility) Pick up an object (dive ring) from the bottom of pool, surface, hold the object with both hands, and tread water for at least one minute using your legs only
  • Swim the remaining length of the pool on your back, holding the object with both hands; place the object on the deck and hoist yourself out of water
  • Immediately begin compressions on an adult mannequin for one minute or 100 compressions
  • Quickly walk to an elevated lifeguard stand, climb into stand, sit down; scan and recognize objects on pool deck

CLASS SCHEDULES

February 8-22, 2025:

• Saturday February 8th 10am-12pm
• Thursday February 13th 4-8pm
• Friday February 14th 4-8pm
• Saturday February 15th 9am-5pm
• Thursday February 20th 4-8pm
• Friday February 21st 4-8pm
• Saturday February 22nd 9am-5pm

March 17-21, 2025:

• Monday-Friday March 17-21 9am-4pm

May 3-17, 2025:

• Saturday May 3rd 10am-12pm
• Thursday May 8th 4-8pm
• Friday May 9th 4-8pm
• Saturday May 10th 9am-5pm
• Thursday May 15th 4-8pm
• Friday May 16th 4-8pm
• Saturday May 17th 9am-5pm

July 21-25, 2025:

• Monday-Friday July 21-25 9am-4pm

September 6-20, 2025:

• Saturday September 6th 10am-12pm
• Thursday September 11th 4-8pm
• Friday September 12th 4-8pm
• Saturday September 13th 9am-5pm
• Thursday September 18th 4-8pm
• Friday September 19th 4-8pm
• Saturday September 20th 9am-5pm

December 6-20, 2025:

• Saturday December 6th 10am-12pm
• Thursday December 11th 4-8pm
• Friday December 4-8pm
• Saturday December 13th 9am-5pm
• Thursday December 18th 4-8pm
• Friday December 19th 4-8pm
• Saturday December 20th 9am-5pm

This course will include up to 8 hours of e-learning that needs to be completed before the start date of the class, and will also consist of pool and classroom portions.

To complete this class you must be able to complete the following prerequisites:

• Phase 1 – Continuous Swim: 550 yards (swim goggles are allowed)
  • Swim 200 yards of front crawl
  • Swim 200 yards of breaststroke
  • Swim 50 yards of front crawl with head up
  • Swim 50 yards of breaststroke with head up
  • Swim 50 yards of elementary backstroke kick or eggbeater kick with hands on chest
• Phase 2 – Tread Water
  • Tread Water for two minutes (no arms) without stopping or resting
• Phase 3 – Underwater Swim Event
  • Starting in the water perform a feet first surface dive in 7-10 feet of water (or maximum depth of training facility). Then swims underwater for 15 feet
• Phase 4: Combined Skills Event (no goggles may be used)
  • Participants start in the water at one end of the pool
  • Sprint for approximately 60 feet (20 yards) and then perform an arm-over-arm surface dive in 7 to 10 feet of water (or maximum depth of training facility) Pick up an object (dive ring) from the bottom of pool, surface, hold the object with both hands, and tread water for at least one minute using your legs only
  • Swim the remaining length of the pool on your back, holding the object with both hands; place the object on the deck and hoist yourself out of water
  • Immediately begin compressions on an adult mannequin for one minute or 100 compressions
  • Quickly walk to an elevated lifeguard stand, climb into stand, sit down; scan and recognize objects on pool deck

2025 Class Dates:

March –

• Thursday, February 27th 4-9pm
• Thursday, March 6th 4-9pm
• Friday, March 7th 4-9pm
• Saturday, March 8th 9am-5pm
• Thursday, March 13th 4-9pm
• Friday, March 14th 4-9pm
• Saturday, March 15th 9-5pm

May –

• Thursday, April 24th 4-9pm
• Thursday, May 1st 4-9pm
• Friday, May 2nd 4-9pm
• Saturday, May 3rd 9am-5pm
• Thursday, May 8th 4-9pm
• Friday, May 9th 4-9pm
• Saturday, May 10th 9am-5pm

June –

• Monday, June 9th 10am-1pm
• Monday-Friday, June 16th-20th 10am-5pm

July –

• Monday, July 7th 10am-1pm
• Monday-Friday, July 14th-18th 10am-5pm

September –

• Thursday, September 18th 4-9pm
• Thursday, September 25th 4-9pm
• Friday, September 26th 4-9pm
• Saturday, September 27th 9am-5pm
• Thursday, October 2nd 4-9pm
• Friday, October 3rd 4-9pm
• Saturday, October 4th 9am-5pm

November –

• Friday, November 14th 4-9pm
• Friday, November 21st 4-9pm
• Saturday-Tuesday, November 22nd-25th 9-5pm

This course trains instructor candidates to teach YMCA Swim Lessons.  It also provides certification in CPR, AED, First-Aid and oxygen administration. Attendance is mandatory at all sessions for certification. There will be some e-learning that must be completed before the first day of the class, it can take up to 5 hours to complete, and will also consist of pool and classroom portions. The classroom portions will take place at our Metro building (805 West Franklin).

All participants must be able to swim the following strokes:

• Front Crawl
• Back Crawl
• Breaststroke
• Butterfly
• Side Stroke
• Elementary Backstroke
• 2 minutes treading water

• April- 4/09-4/13 – Wed (4pm-8pm), Sat/Sun (9am-5pm)
• May Class – 5/28-5/31 – Wed (9am-12pm), Fri/Sat (9am-5pm)
• November Class – 11/12-11/16 – Wed (4pm-8pm), Sat/Sun (9am-5pm)

This course trains instructor candidates to teach YMCA Swim Lessons.  Attendance is mandatory at all sessions for certification. There will be some e-learning that must be completed before the first day of the class, it can take up to 5 hours to complete.

Basic Life Support, Basic First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen are required before the start of class. Contact the branch to get this scheduled.

February: 02/19-02/22 (Wed 4pm – 9pm/Th 4pm-9pm/Fri 4pm-9pm/Sat 8am-4pm)

March: 03/05-03/08 (Wed 4pm – 9pm/Th 4pm-9pm/Fri 4pm-9pm/Sat 8am-4pm)

May: 05/22-05/25 (Th 4pm-9pm/Fri 4pm-9pm/Sat 8am-4pm/ Sun 1pm-4pm)

June: 06/12-06/15 (Th 4pm-9pm/Fri 4pm-9pm/Sat 8am-4pm/ Sun 1pm-4pm)

August: 08/07-08/10 (Th 4pm-9pm/Fri 4pm-9pm/Sat 8am-4pm/ Sun 1pm-4pm)

October: 10/23-10/26 (Th 4pm-9pm/Fri 4pm-9pm/Sat 8am-4pm/ Sun 1pm-4pm)

Course is designed to provide the participants with the knowledge and skills needed to be a YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor.

This course will include up to 8 hours of e-learning that needs to be completed before the start date of the class, and will also consist of pool and classroom portions.

All who are registered in this class must have BLS, O2, FA, and AED certifications through the YMCA and uploaded on LCDC.

To complete this class you must be able to complete the following prerequisites:

Swim 25 yards of each of the following:

• Front crawl
• Backstroke
• Sidestroke
• Breaststroke
• Butterfly

Feb 20 4pm-9pm – ASHI Training

Feb 21 4pm-9pm – Swim Instructor Training

Feb 22 10am-6pm – Swim Instructor Training

Feb 24 4-9pm – Swim Instructor Training

This course is for current YMCA Swim Instructors to recertify their certification. Your certification must be current to complete this training, along with your Basic Life Support, Basic First Aid and Emergency oxygen certifications.

March 1st – 8am – 4pm

July 12th – 8am – 4pm