The YMCA pool is currently open for lap swimming (by reservation), swim team, swim lessons, water group exercise, and family swim (including the family pool/zero-depth entry, diving board and Wibit).
The YMCA pool will close a half an hour before the YMCA building closes everyday. Monday thru Friday - 8:30 PM. Saturday and Sunday - 5:30 PM.
To view pool schedules, please visit:
For swim lesson information, please visit:
If you have any questions, please contact Mindy Dodge at mdodge@piedmontymca.org.
About our Lifeguard, Swim Instructor opportunities (PDF) >
Register for our American Red Cross blended learning courses. Certification requires seven hours of additional course work outside of class times. Upon successful completion, participants will receive an American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification including First Aid, CPR, and AED.
Lifeguard Certification Training:
REGISTRATION OPENS 1/1/2024 @ 9AM FOR ALL CLASSES
08/05 – 08/07 (Mon 5PM – 8PM ; Tue & Wed 9AM – 6PM)
09/13 – 09/15 (Fri 5PM – 8PM ; Sat & Sun 9AM – 6PM)
11/15 – 11/17 (Fri 5PM – 8PM ; Sat & Sun 9AM – 6PM)
Lifeguard Review Training:
REGISTRATION OPENS 1/1/2024 @ 9AM FOR ALL CLASSES
8/10 (Sat 8AM – 6PM)
If you have any questions, please contact Ashley Sparks at asparks@piedmontymca.org.
The American Red Cross lifeguarding instructor course includes four practice-teaching assignments that will give you experience in presenting information in a lecture or guided discussion format, using audiovisual equipment, conducting land-based and in-water skill sessions and scenarios, evaluating performance and giving feedback.
Lifeguard Instructor Training
REGISTRATION OPENS 1/1/2024 @ 9AM FOR ALL CLASSE
9/28 & 9/29 (Sat & Sun 9AM - 5PM)
If you have any questions, please contact Ashley Sparks at asparks@piedmontymca.org.