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Training & Certifications
The YMCA of Superior California partners with the American Red Cross to offer certification courses in CPR, First Aid, AED, Lifeguarding, and Babysitting. With expert instruction and hands-on training, participants gain the skills and confidence to respond to emergencies and make a difference in their community.
Questions? Contact: Communitysafetyinst@ymcasuperiorcal.org
Lifeguard Certification Courses
Sacramento- Lifeguard Courses
Rollingwood - Lifeguard Courses
Gold Country - Lifeguard Courses
Lifeguard Training Prerequisites
Must be 15 years old by the last day of the course. Complete 8 hours of e-learning before the first class (completion certificate required).
Swim test requirements:
- Swim 300 yards continuously (front crawl or breaststroke only; goggles allowed)
- Tread water 2 minutes using legs only
- Timed event (1:40):Swim 20 yards (no goggles)
- Surface dive 10-12 ft to retrieve a 10-lb object
- Swim 20 yards back on your back, holding the object with both hands, face at/near surface
- Exit water without ladder or steps
CPR & First Aid Certification Courses
CPR & First Aid - Sacramento Central
CPR & First Aid - Rollingwood
CPR Class Information
Our CPR & First Aid courses prepare you to respond with confidence.
CPR Training covers adult, child, and infant CPR, AED use, and choking response. Meets child care licensing and California Teaching Credential requirements.
First Aid Training includes injury assessment, bleeding control, fractures, sprains, burns, shock, and common medical emergencies.
- American Health & Safety Institute approved
- Meets OSHA standards
- Includes 2-year certification & electronic manual
- Not a healthcare provider course
- 3 hours of online work required before class
Babysitting Certification
Babysitting Course - Capital YMCA
Babysitting Course - Rollingwood YMCA
Babysitting Course - Sacramento Central
Babysitting Certification
Perfect for ages 11–16, this course teaches safe and responsible childcare, leadership skills, and pediatric CPR/First Aid. Taught by certified Red Cross instructors, participants earn an American Red Cross Babysitting Certification upon completion.
- Supervise children and infants
- Perform basic child-care skills
- Choose safe, age-appropriate games and toys
- Handle bedtimes effectively
- Identify safety hazards and prevent injuries
- Care for common injuries
- Communicate effectively with parents
- Respond to emergencies
- Perform pediatric CPR and first aid