At the Y, we know that a big part of keeping our communities well is keeping them safe. We offer several training and certification courses in an effort to make and keep our communities safe, not just inside of our walls. Offerings include:
- American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
- American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification
- Safety Training for Swim Coaches
- First Aid & CPR for groups and businesses
- Swim Officials TrainingÂ
We Offer Courses at These Locations
Waukee Family YMCA
210 N. Warrior Lane Waukee, 50263 Get Directions 515-987-9996 Branch Hours| MON: | 5 am - 9 pm |
|---|---|
| TUE: | 5 am - 9 pm |
| WED: | 5 am - 9 pm |
| THU: | 5 am - 9 pm |
| FRI: | 5 am - 8 pm |
| SAT: | 6 am - 6 pm |
| SUN: | 8 am - 4 pm |
Wellmark YMCA
501 Grand Ave Des Moines, 50309 Get Directions 515-282-9622 Branch Hours| MON: | 5 am - 9 pm |
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| TUE: | 5 am - 9 pm |
| WED: | 5 am - 9 pm |
| THU: | 5 am - 9 pm |
| FRI: | 5 am - 8 pm |
| SAT: | 7 am - 4 pm |
| SUN: | 9 am - 4 pm |
Other Relevant Programs
Competitive Swim
We offer competitive swimming for swimmers ages 6-22 at several of our branches. All branches swim in the local, state and national YMCA network, as well as have the opportunity to compete in USA Swimming. We have well-trained coaches and great facilities where we're able to keep youth active and improve their skills in the water.
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