Association Safety Training

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)

Association Office
5/1/24 - 6/27/24
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THESE CLASSES ARE FOR YMCA STAFF OR FUTURE YMCA STAFF ONLY.

Contact:

Cori Forcey
Safety Training Coordinator
[email protected]


Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
05/01/24 - 05/02/24
Walnut Creek Wednesday AND Thursday 5-8PM - 5:00 pm
9 / 10 Available $0
Registration
Closed on
04/27/2024
05/12/24
Waukee: Sun 1-7PM - 1:00 pm
7 / 10 Available $0 Register  
Closes
05/05/2024
05/26/24
Walnut Creek: Sun 1-7PM - 1:00 pm
9 / 10 Available $0 Register  
Closes
05/19/2024
06/10/24 - 06/11/24
Walnut Creek: Mon AND Tues 5-8PM - 5:00 pm
10 / 10 Available $0
Registration
will open on
05/11/2024
06/17/24 - 06/19/24
Waukee: Mon AND Wed 5-8PM - 5:00 pm
10 / 10 Available $0
Registration
will open on
05/18/2024
06/26/24 - 06/27/24
Wellmark: Wed AND Thurs 5-8PM - 5:00 pm
10 / 10 Available $0
Registration
will open on
05/27/2024

CPR Pro & First Aid: Recertification (Staff Only)

Association Office
5/8/24 - 6/24/24
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THESE CLASSES ARE FOR YMCA STAFF OR FUTURE YMCA STAFF ONLY.

Contact:

Cori Forcey
Safety Training Coordinator
[email protected]


Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
05/08/24
Wellmark 5-9PM - 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
9 / 10 Available Register  
Closes
05/01/2024
05/13/24
Waukee 5-9PM - 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
7 / 10 Available Register  
Closes
05/06/2024
05/22/24
Wellmark 5-9PM - 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
8 / 10 Available Register  
Closes
05/15/2024
06/05/24
Walnut Creek 5-9PM - 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
7 / 10 Available
Registration
will open on
05/06/2024
06/12/24
Wellmark 5-9PM - 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
10 / 10 Available
Registration
will open on
05/13/2024
06/24/24
Walnut Creek5-9PM - 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
10 / 10 Available
Registration
will open on
05/25/2024

Lifeguarding: New Certification

Association Office
4/28/24 - 6/24/24
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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]


Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
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
05/24/24 - 05/27/24
Waukee 5/24: 5-8p, 5/25: 9a-4p, 5/26: 12-7p, 5/27: 9a-4p
- Waiting List  
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
5 / 10 Available Register  
Closes
05/24/2024
06/21/24 - 06/24/24
Waukee 6/21: 9a-4p, 6/22: 9a-4p, 6/23: 1-8p, 6/24: 9a-1p
10 / 10 Available Register  
Closes
06/14/2024

Lifeguarding: Recertification

Association Office
5/10/24 - 6/15/24
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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]


Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
05/10/24 - 05/11/24
Waukee 5/10: 5-9p, 5/11: 9:30a-5:30p - Fr,Sa
6 / 10 Available Register  
Closes
05/03/2024
05/17/24 - 05/18/24
Waukee 5/17: 5-9p, 5/18: 9a-5p - Fr,Sa
2 / 10 Available Register  
Closes
05/10/2024
06/14/24 - 06/15/24
Waukee 6/14: 5-9p, 6/15: 9a-5p - Fr,Sa
10 / 10 Available
Registration
will open on
05/06/2024