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Lifeguard Training Course
This course instructs participants in both Lifeguarding and CPR/AED for the professional rescuer with First Aid and Administering Emergency Oxygen by the American Red Cross.
This is a blended course. An online portion is required to be completed before attending the in-person portion. All in-person days are required to complete the course. Online portion is emailed out two weeks before the in-person portion. Classes with fewer than 5 participants registered will be canceled and moved to another session.
Pre-requisites:
1. Must be at least 15 years of age before the last scheduled in-person class session.
2. Jump in, submerge, resurface and swim 150 yards (6 lengths) continuously, tread water for 2 minutes, and then swim 50 more yards (2 lengths more). You may swim using the front crawl (freestyle), breaststroke or a combination of both. Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed (but not provided). When treading you must only use your legs.
3. Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds. Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Swim goggles are not allowed. Surface dive (head-first or feet-first) to a depth of 7 feet or more to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on your back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping your face at or near the surface. Exit the water without using the ladder or the steps.
Please see registration sessions for in-person days and times.
Successful completion will gain the participant certification by the American Red Cross, with the exception of the Junior Lifeguarding course.
Baxter - Certification Course
*If seeking employment, please reach out to Aquatics Director, Caleb Breed prior to registering at [email protected]
If this course is conducted between cold weather months, a portion of this course may require travel to the Rock Hill Aquatics Center or Fort Mill Aquatic Center.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 1/25/21 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 200.00 | $ 250.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
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02/27/26 - 03/01/26
Fri- 5-9pm, Sat + Sun 8am-6pm - Su,Fr,Sa
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8 / 10 Available |
Register Closes 02/20/2026 |
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05/01/26 - 05/03/26
Fri- 5-9pm, Sat + Sun 8am-6pm - Su,Fr,Sa
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20 / 20 Available |
Register Closes 04/24/2026 |
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12/11/26 - 12/13/26
Fri- 5-9pm, Sat + Sun 8am-6pm - Su,Fr,Sa
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20 / 20 Available |
Registration will open on 07/29/2026 |
Baxter - Recertification Course
This Course is not blended. However, an active American Red Cross Lifeguard certification is required, or a certification that has expired within 30 days. Proof of certification is required. Please email current certificate to Caleb Breed at [email protected] after registering. Classes with fewer than 5 participants registered will be canceled and moved to another session
Questions or concerns? Please contact Caleb Breed at [email protected]
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 11/15/24 | 12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 100.00 | $ 150.00 |
Charlotte Ave-Recertification Course
This Course is not blended. However, an active American Red Cross Lifeguard certification is required, or a certification that has expired within 30 days. Proof of certification is required. Please email current certificate to Emily Iovanna at [email protected] after registering. Classes with fewer than 5 participants registered will be canceled and moved to another session
Questions or concerns? Please contact Emily Iovanna at [email protected]
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 1/25/21 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 100.00 | $ 150.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
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08/28/26 - 08/29/26
Fri -5-9pm, Sat 9am-4pm - Fr,Sa
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10 / 10 Available |
Register Closes 08/28/2026 |
Charlotte Avenue-Certification Course
If you are interested in employment as a Lifeguard, please reach out to Aquatics Director Emily Iovanna prior to registering for the course at [email protected]
If this course is conducted during winter months, you may be required to travel to the Rock Hill Aquatics Center for a portion of this course.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 2/4/25 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 200.00 | $ 250.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
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04/24/26 - 04/26/26
Fri- 5-9pm, Sat + Sun 8am-6pm - Su,Fr,Sa
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10 / 10 Available |
Register Closes 04/17/2026 |
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05/01/26 - 05/03/26
Fri- 5-9pm, Sat + Sun 8am-6pm - Su,Fr,Sa
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10 / 10 Available |
Register Closes 04/24/2026 |
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05/15/26 - 05/17/26
Fri- 5-9pm, Sat + Sun 8am-6pm - Su,Fr,Sa
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10 / 10 Available |
Register Closes 05/08/2026 |
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08/14/26 - 08/16/26
Fri- 5-9pm, Sat + Sun 8am-6pm - Su,Fr,Sa
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10 / 10 Available |
Register Closes 08/07/2026 |
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09/11/26 - 09/13/26
Fri- 5-9pm, Sat + Sun 8am-6pm - Su,Fr,Sa
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10 / 10 Available |
Register Closes 09/04/2026 |
CSD-Certification Course
*If seeking employment, please reach out to Aquatics Director, Katie Wright prior to registering at [email protected]!
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 1/1/23 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 200.00 | $ 250.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
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03/19/26 - 03/21/26
Thurs 5-9pm, Fri + Sat 8am-6pm - Th,Fr,Sa
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10 / 10 Available |
Register Closes 03/12/2026 |
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04/08/26 - 04/10/26
Wed 5-9pm, Thurs + Fri 8am-6pm - We,Th,Fr
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20 / 20 Available |
Register Closes 04/01/2026 |
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05/08/26 - 05/10/26
Fri- 5-9pm, Sat + Sun 8am-6pm - Su,Fr,Sa
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20 / 20 Available |
Register Closes 05/01/2026 |
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06/11/26 - 06/13/26
Thurs 5-9pm, Fri + Sat 8am-6pm - Th,Fr,Sa
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10 / 10 Available |
Register Closes 06/04/2026 |
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10/16/26 - 10/18/26
Fri- 5-9pm, Sat + Sun 8am-6pm - Su,Fr,Sa
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10 / 10 Available |
Register Closes 10/09/2026 |
CSD-Recertification Class
This Course is not blended. However, an active American Red Cross Lifeguard certification is required, or a certification that has expired within 30 days. Proof of certification is required. Please email current certificate to Katie Wright at [email protected] after registering. Classes with fewer than 5 participants registered will be canceled and moved to another session
Questions or concerns? Please contact Katie Wright at [email protected]
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 1/1/23 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 100.00 | $ 150.00 |
Fort Mill YMCA at the Complex - Certification Course
*If seeking employment, please reach out to Tsaryn Young prior to registering at [email protected]
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 1/1/24 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 200.00 | $ 250.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
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04/17/26 - 04/19/26
Fri- 5-9pm, Sat + Sun 8am-6pm - Su,Fr,Sa
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10 / 10 Available |
Register Closes 04/10/2026 |
Fort Mill YMCA at the Complex - Recertification Course
This Course is not blended. However, an active American Red Cross Lifeguard certification is required, or a certification that has expired within 30 days. Proof of certification is required. Please email current certificate to Taryn Young at [email protected] after registering. Classes with fewer than 5 participants registered will be canceled and moved to another session
Questions or concerns? Please contact Taryn Young at [email protected]
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 12/15/25 | 12/16/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 100.00 | $ 150.00 |
Gregory Family Certification Course
*If seeking employment, please reach out to Aquatics Director, Janie Carnes at [email protected]
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 5/15/23 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 200.00 | $ 250.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
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03/13/26 - 03/15/26
Fri- 5-9pm, Sat + Sun 8am-6pm - Su,Fr,Sa
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10 / 10 Available |
Register Closes 03/06/2026 |
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05/01/26 - 05/03/26
Fri- 5-9pm, Sat + Sun 8am-6pm - Su,Fr,Sa
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10 / 10 Available |
Register Closes 04/24/2026 |
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05/15/26 - 05/17/26
Fri- 5-9pm, Sat + Sun 8am-6pm - Su,Fr,Sa
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10 / 10 Available |
Register Closes 05/08/2026 |
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08/21/26 - 08/23/26
Fri- 5-9pm, Sat + Sun 8am-6pm - Su,Fr,Sa
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10 / 10 Available |
Register Closes 08/14/2026 |
Gregory Family Recertification Course
This Course is not blended. However, an active American Red Cross Lifeguard certification is required, or a certification that has expired within 30 days. Proof of certification is required. Please email current certificate to Janie Carnes at [email protected] after registering. Classes with fewer than 5 participants registered will be canceled and moved to another session
Questions or concerns? Please contact Janie Carnes at [email protected]
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 11/15/24 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 100.00 | $ 150.00 |
Indian Land - Recertification Course (SHALLOW WATER)
This Course is not blended. However, an active American Red Cross Lifeguard certification is required, or a certification that has expired within 30 days. Proof of certification is required. Please email current certificate to Drew Smith at [email protected] after registering. Classes with fewer than 5 participants registered will be canceled and moved to another session
Questions or concerns? Please contact Drew Smith at [email protected]
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 11/18/24 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 100.00 | $ 150.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
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01/30/26 - 01/31/26
Fri -5-9pm, Sat 9am-4pm - Fr,Sa
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10 / 10 Available |
Register Closes 01/30/2026 |
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05/15/26 - 05/16/26
Fri -5-9pm, Sat 9am-4pm - Fr,Sa
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10 / 10 Available |
Register Closes 05/15/2026 |
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07/10/26 - 07/11/26
Fri -5-9pm, Sat 9am-4pm - Fr,Sa
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10 / 10 Available |
Register Closes 07/10/2026 |
RHAC-Certification Course
*If seeking employment, please reach out to Aquatics Director, Lauren Mozingo prior to registering at [email protected]!
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 12/1/24 | 12/20/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 200.00 | $ 250.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
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02/06/26 - 02/08/26
Fri- 5-9pm, Sat + Sun 8am-6pm - Su,Fr,Sa
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10 / 10 Available |
Register Closes 01/30/2026 |
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05/01/26 - 05/03/26
Fri- 5-9pm, Sat + Sun 8am-6pm - Su,Fr,Sa
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10 / 10 Available |
Register Closes 04/24/2026 |
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09/18/26 - 09/20/26
Fri- 5-9pm, Sat + Sun 8am-6pm - Su,Fr,Sa
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10 / 10 Available |
Register Closes 09/11/2026 |
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11/20/26 - 11/22/26
Fri- 5-9pm, Sat + Sun 8am-6pm - Su,Fr,Sa
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10 / 10 Available |
Register Closes 11/13/2026 |
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