Certifications

Certifications

We offer the following certifications.

Lifeguard Certifications (American Red Cross)

Lifeguard Re-Certifications (American Red Cross)

CPR/AED and First Aid Certifications (Adult and Pediatric)

Oxygen Certification

American Red Cross CPR for Professional Rescuers

Middle Tyger
4/18/24 - 4/24/24
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This is a blended learning class.  You will have approximately 2 weeks to complete the online portion of the class and then you will come into the Y to do skills and final written exam.

Upon successful completion of the class you will receive a one year American Health and Safety Institute (ASHI) certification.

Class is held in the Community Room or old spim room at 5:30 pm.

This class is free to staff members of the YMCA of Greater Spartanburg.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
1/1/21 9/30/24 Front Desk $ 50.00$ 50.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
04/18/24
Th
- Session is Full
04/24/24
We - 10:00 am
- Session is Full

CPR/AED (adult and pediatric)

Thomas E. Hannah
4/22/24 - 4/22/24
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Cost is $75.00 for members and $100.00 for nonmembers. Registration closes a week in advance because there is an online portion that has to be completed before coming in person. The in person training for Saturday is from 8am until about 10am. The in person training for weeknights will be held from 6pm-8pm. These classes will be held at the YMCA Downtown location only. 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
11/12/18 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 75.00$ 100.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
04/22/24
-
Registration
Closed on
04/15/2024

Lifeguard Certification Class

Middle Tyger, Thomas E. Hannah, Willis Road
4/18/24 - 4/21/24
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This certification course (American Red Cross) is designed to give participants the skills and knowledge needed to be lifeguards in the pool. The comprehensive course offers up-to-date information on how to guard, anticipate and prevent problems, and how to take action to help those in dangerous situations. It also covers safety and survival skills which every swimmer needs to know; accident prevention, scanning techniques, emergency systems, rescue skills and first aid in aquatic environments 3 participants are required environments. Full course is $200 for members and $300 for non-members. PARTICIPANTS MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND ALL CLASS SESSIONS.  If unable to complete the class there is a $20 non-refundable testing fee. Deep water portions to be held at separate facility.

Agenda for Middle Tyger Weekend Sessions:

Thursday 5:30-9:00 pm

Friday 5:30-9:00 pm

Saturday 9:00 am -6:00 pm

Sunday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Agenda for Middle Tyger Holiday Sessions:

Monday through Thursday 11 am to 5 pm.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
11/1/20 12/31/24 Front Desk $ 200.00$ 300.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
04/18/24 - 04/21/24
Su,Th,Fr,Sa
3 / 10 Available Register at
front desk

Closes
04/17/2024

Lifeguard Re-Cert

Middle Tyger, Thomas E. Hannah, Willis Road
2/1/24 - 12/31/24
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Requirements:

  • Must present American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
  • Lifeguard Certification must be less than 30 days past expiration date
  • Deep water portions to be held at separate facility.

If no classes are listed, please contact Middle Tyger YMCA at 864-433-9623 or Thomas E Hannah at 864-585-0306.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
2/21/24 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 75.00$ 125.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
02/01/24 - 12/31/24
Registration
Closed on
02/25/2024