Association Safety Training
At the Y, we know that a big part of keeping our communities well, is keeping them safe. We offer training and certification courses in an effort to make and keep our communities safe, not just inside of our walls.
The YMCA of Greater Des Moines is a proud Licensed Training Partner with American Red Cross teaching Lifeguarding and Water Safety Instructor courses.
During the registration process, please confirm the email address on the account. Information is sent automatically post-registration with next steps and cannot be resent automatically”
CPR Pro & First Aid: New Certification (Staff Only)
THESE CLASSES ARE FOR YMCA STAFF OR FUTURE YMCA STAFF ONLY.
Contact:
Cori Forcey
Safety Training Coordinator
[email protected]
Registration Information
Available Sessions
Date(s) | Spots Available | Special Rate | ||
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05/01/24 - 05/02/24
Walnut Creek Wednesday AND Thursday 5-8PM - 5:00 pm
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8 / 10 Available | $0 |
Registration Closed on 04/27/2024 |
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05/12/24
Waukee: Sun 1-7PM - 1:00 pm
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7 / 10 Available | $0 |
Register Closes 05/05/2024 |
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05/26/24
Walnut Creek: Sun 1-7PM - 1:00 pm
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9 / 10 Available | $0 |
Register Closes 05/19/2024 |
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06/10/24 - 06/11/24
Walnut Creek: Mon AND Tues 5-8PM - 5:00 pm
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10 / 10 Available | $0 |
Registration will open on 05/11/2024 |
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06/17/24 - 06/19/24
Waukee: Mon AND Wed 5-8PM - 5:00 pm
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10 / 10 Available | $0 |
Registration will open on 05/18/2024 |
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06/26/24 - 06/27/24
Wellmark: Wed AND Thurs 5-8PM - 5:00 pm
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10 / 10 Available | $0 |
Registration will open on 05/27/2024 |
CPR Pro & First Aid: Recertification (Staff Only)
THESE CLASSES ARE FOR YMCA STAFF OR FUTURE YMCA STAFF ONLY.
Contact:
Cori Forcey
Safety Training Coordinator
[email protected]
Registration Information
Available Sessions
Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
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05/08/24
Wellmark 5-9PM - 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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9 / 10 Available |
Register Closes 05/01/2024 |
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05/13/24
Waukee 5-9PM - 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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7 / 10 Available |
Register Closes 05/06/2024 |
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05/22/24
Wellmark 5-9PM - 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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8 / 10 Available |
Register Closes 05/15/2024 |
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06/05/24
Walnut Creek 5-9PM - 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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7 / 10 Available |
Registration will open on 05/06/2024 |
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06/12/24
Wellmark 5-9PM - 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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10 / 10 Available |
Registration will open on 05/13/2024 |
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06/24/24
Walnut Creek5-9PM - 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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10 / 10 Available |
Registration will open on 05/25/2024 |
Lifeguarding: New Certification
Learn how to effectively prevent and respond to water emergencies. American Red Cross courses are designed to arm you with the skills and knowledge to prepare you for a variety of scenarios in and around the water. You will learn how to quickly respond to emergencies both in the water and on land. You will also be trained on drowning and injury prevention, so you can better help those in need. Lifeguarding certification classes require an online course to be completed prior to the classroom sessions. Must be 15 on the last day of the class. If you are a staff member, once you are hired you can apply for a refund.
Fees: Member $175 Non-Member $200
Contact:
Cori Forcey
Safety Training Coordinator
[email protected]
Registration Information
Available Sessions
Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
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04/28/24 - 05/05/24
Waukee 4/28: 1-8p, 5/3: 5-9p, 5/4: 9a-4p, 5/5: 1-7p
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Registration Closed on 04/21/2024 |
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05/24/24 - 05/27/24
Waukee 5/24: 5-8p, 5/25: 9a-4p, 5/26: 12-7p, 5/27: 9a-4p
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05/31/24 - 06/03/24
Wellmark 5/31: 9a-4p, 6/1: 9a-4p, 6/2: 1-8p, 6/3: 9:30a-1:30p
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5 / 10 Available |
Register Closes 05/24/2024 |
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06/21/24 - 06/24/24
Waukee 6/21: 9a-4p, 6/22: 9a-4p, 6/23: 1-8p, 6/24: 9a-1p
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10 / 10 Available |
Register Closes 06/14/2024 |
Lifeguarding: Recertification
Already lifeguard certified? Lifeguard certifications are valid for 2 years. To maintain your certification you must take a lifeguard review course no later than 30 days after your expiration date. After 30 days you will need to take the full certification course to be eligible to work as a lifeguard. If you are a staff member, once you are hired you can apply for a refund.
Fees: Member $100 Non-Member $125
Contact:
Cori Forcey
Safety Training Coordinator
[email protected]
Registration Information
Available Sessions
Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
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05/10/24 - 05/11/24
Waukee 5/10: 5-9p, 5/11: 9:30a-5:30p - Fr,Sa
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6 / 10 Available |
Register Closes 05/03/2024 |
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05/17/24 - 05/18/24
Waukee 5/17: 5-9p, 5/18: 9a-5p - Fr,Sa
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2 / 10 Available |
Register Closes 05/10/2024 |
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06/14/24 - 06/15/24
Waukee 6/14: 5-9p, 6/15: 9a-5p - Fr,Sa
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10 / 10 Available |
Registration will open on 05/06/2024 |