Discover top YMCA Certifications and Training
From lifeguarding to CPR, enhance your skills and boost your career prospects with comprehensive YMCA courses
At the Valley of the Sun YMCA, our mission goes beyond fitness and wellness; we are dedicated to empowering individuals through comprehensive training certifications. Whether you’re starting a new career or enhancing your professional skills, our YMCA training programs are designed to provide you with the knowledge and certifications needed for success.
certifications and training Programs
The YMCA Lifeguard Certification program is your gateway to a rewarding career in aquatic safety. Participants receive up-to-date training on preventive measures, rescue techniques, and first aid. The course is robust, covering everything from accident prevention and guarding techniques to CPR Pro (BLS) and Emergency Oxygen Administration. Certification through the American Safety and Health Institute ensures that you leave prepared to protect and serve.
Key Details:
- Ages: 16+
- Cost: $250 for Members and Non-Members
- Locations: Available at Ahwatukee Foothills and Southwest Valley branches
Aspiring swim instructors will benefit from the YMCA Swim Instructor Certification. This training prepares you to effectively teach swimming, emphasizing safety, inclusion, and skill progression. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped to lead classes that foster both skill development and a love for swimming in students of all ages.
Key Details:
- Ages: 16+
- Cost: $150 for Both Members and Non-Members
- Location: Desert Foothills branch
This critical training course provides lifesaving skills, including CPR, AED use, and basic first aid. Partnered with the Health and Safety Institute, it ensures you are fully certified and ready to handle emergencies in any environment, enhancing your personal and professional safety.
Key Details:
- Ages: 11+
- Cost: $50 for Members, $75 for Non-Members
- Locations: Chandler/Gilbert, Chris-Town – Legacy Foundation, Desert Foothills, Tempe
Designed for young teens, this course equips you with babysitting skills, CPR, AED, and first aid certifications. Covering everything from the business aspects of babysitting to actual caregiving skills and emergency responses, this certification ensures you are trusted by parents and prepared for any situation.
Key Details:
- Ages: 11-16
- Cost: $100 for Members, $150 for Non-Members
- Locations: Ahwatukee Foothills, Chandler/Gilbert, Desert Foothills, Scottsdale/Paradise Valley
YMCA certifications and training open doors to new opportunities. Each course is designed with your future in mind, equipping you with the necessary skills to excel in your chosen path.
- Career Advancement: YMCA training certifications can be a stepping stone for career advancement in fields like healthcare, education, and community service. Enhance your resume with credentials that are recognized and respected across various industries.
- Skill Development: Each course is tailored to not only provide certifications but also to develop practical skills that are applicable in real-world scenarios. This includes critical thinking, emergency responsiveness, and effective communication.
- Personal Growth: Beyond professional development, YMCA training also focuses on personal growth, teaching values such as responsibility, leadership, and the importance of physical and mental well-being.
- Convenient Locations and Scheduling: With multiple locations and flexible class schedules, the Valley of the Sun YMCA makes it easy to fit training into your busy life, ensuring that you can advance your education and skills without sacrificing other responsibilities.
Whether it’s starting a new career or advancing in your current one, YMCA’s training certifications provide a solid foundation for success. Join us at the Valley of the Sun YMCA to take your first step toward a brighter future.
YMCA Certifications and Trainings Locations
Ahwatukee Foothills Family YMCA
1030 East Liberty Lane
Phoenix, Arizona, 85048
Monday - Friday: 5:00AM - 9:00PMSaturday & Sunday: 7:00AM - 5:00PM(480) 759-6762
View LocationChandler / Gilbert Family YMCA
1655 West Frye Road
Chandler, Arizona, 85224
Monday - Friday: 6:30AM - 7:30PMSaturday: 8:00AM - 12:00PMSunday: Closed(480) 899-9622
View LocationDesert Foothills Family YMCA
34250 North 60th Street
Scottsdale, Arizona, 85266
Mon - Thurs: 5:00AM - 9:00PMFri: 5:00AM - 8:00PMSat & Sun: 7:00AM - 5:00PM(480) 596-9622
View LocationScottsdale / Paradise Valley Family YMCA
6869 East Shea Boulevard
Scottsdale, Arizona, 85254
Monday - Friday: 5:30AM - 8:00PMSaturday & Sunday: 8:00AM - 2:00PM(480) 951-9622
View LocationLegacy Foundation Chris-Town YMCA
5517 North 17th Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona, 85015
Monday - Thursday: 5:30AM - 8:00PMFriday: 5:30AM - 6:30PMSaturday: 7:00AM - 12:00PMSunday: CLOSED(602) 242-7717
View LocationTempe Family YMCA
7070 South Rural Road
Tempe, Arizona, 85283
Monday - Thursday: 6:00AM - 9:00PMFriday: 6:00AM - 8:00PMSaturday & Sunday: 8:00AM - 2:00PM(480) 730-0240
View LocationSouthwest Valley Family YMCA
2919 North Litchfield Road
Goodyear, Arizona, 85395
Monday - Friday: 6:00AM - 9:00PMSaturday: 7:00AM - 5:00PMSunday: 12:00PM - 4:00PM(623) 935-5193
View LocationAhwatukee Foothills Family YMCA
1030 East Liberty Lane
Phoenix, Arizona, 85048
Monday - Friday: 5:00AM - 9:00PMSaturday & Sunday: 7:00AM - 5:00PM(480) 759-6762
Chandler / Gilbert Family YMCA
1655 West Frye Road
Chandler, Arizona, 85224
Monday - Friday: 6:30AM - 7:30PMSaturday: 8:00AM - 12:00PMSunday: Closed(480) 899-9622
Desert Foothills Family YMCA
34250 North 60th Street
Scottsdale, Arizona, 85266
Mon - Thurs: 5:00AM - 9:00PMFri: 5:00AM - 8:00PMSat & Sun: 7:00AM - 5:00PM(480) 596-9622
Scottsdale / Paradise Valley Family YMCA
6869 East Shea Boulevard
Scottsdale, Arizona, 85254
Monday - Friday: 5:30AM - 8:00PMSaturday & Sunday: 8:00AM - 2:00PM(480) 951-9622
Legacy Foundation Chris-Town YMCA
5517 North 17th Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona, 85015
Monday - Thursday: 5:30AM - 8:00PMFriday: 5:30AM - 6:30PMSaturday: 7:00AM - 12:00PMSunday: CLOSED(602) 242-7717
Tempe Family YMCA
7070 South Rural Road
Tempe, Arizona, 85283
Monday - Thursday: 6:00AM - 9:00PMFriday: 6:00AM - 8:00PMSaturday & Sunday: 8:00AM - 2:00PM(480) 730-0240
Southwest Valley Family YMCA
2919 North Litchfield Road
Goodyear, Arizona, 85395
Monday - Friday: 6:00AM - 9:00PMSaturday: 7:00AM - 5:00PMSunday: 12:00PM - 4:00PM(623) 935-5193
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