RED CROSS TRAINING in Muskegon, MI | Neal Fitness Center
Be Ready to Respond.
Every skill you learn can change a life— and when emergencies strike, being ready matters.
Our Red Cross Training Services give you the tools, knowledge, and confidence to act with courage and care.
From Lifeguarding and Water Safety Instruction to First Aid/CPR/AED, Babysitting, and Instructor-level courses, you’ll be prepared to protect, lead, and make a lasting impact.American Red Cross Trainings We Offer at the Neal Fitness Center | Muskegon, MI
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Lifeguard Training
Gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies.
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Water Safety Instructor
Be the Change! Equip yourself with the skills necessary to educate your community to be safe in, on and around the water.
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First Aid, CPR, AED Courses
Join or request a class. Training meets most employers requirements for CPR certification.
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Instructor Level Courses
Become a American Red Cross Instructor. Courses include Lifeguard Instructor and First Aid/CPR Instructor.
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Babysitter's Training
This interactive class prepares youth with essential childcare skills, safety awareness, and basic first aid to prepare them for responsible babysitting.
Lifeguard Training
Upcoming Courses:
Lifeguarding (including deep water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers
Dates:
April 10-12, 2026 -
Friday 3pm-8pm,
Saturday 8am-6pm,
Sunday 12-7pm
June 5-7, 2026
Friday 3pm-8pm,
Saturday 8am-6pm,
Sunday 12-7pm
August 14-16, 2026
Friday 3pm-8pm,
Saturday 8am-6pm,
Sunday 12-7pm
Fee: $125 for NFC Members/$150 for non-Members
Recertification course (must hold a current certification or have a certification that expired within 30 days)
Dates: May 9th, 2026, 8am-6pm
Fee:$75 for NFC Members/$100 for non-Members
Crossover Course (for Lifeguards currently certified through an approved equivalent training organization, such as Ellis & Associates, Starguard, or YMCA.)
Dates: September 26, 2026, 8am-5pm
Fee:$75 for NFC Members/$100 for non-Members
Water Safety Instructor Training
Upcoming Courses:
Water Safety Instructor or Basic Water Safety Instructor Course
Dates: May 2026, schedule TBD
Fee: $275 for NFC Members/$300 for non-Members
Upcoming classes
Members: $80 | Non-members: $90
March 27th, 2026 | Blended Learning | 10am-12:30pm
April 24th, 2026 | Blended Learning | 10am-12:30pm
Open enrollment begins 10 weeks before class start. Bookable online, in-person, or over the phone.
Instructor Level Courses
First Aid/CPR/AED: The purpose of the American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor course is to train instructor candidates to teach the basic-level American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED courses, select Skill Boosts and Bloodborne Pathogens Training.
Prerequisite: Participants must hold a current base-level certification in First aid/CPR.
Dates: TBD or upon request
Fees: $275 for NFC Members | $300 for non-members
Lifeguard Instructor: The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor course is to train instructor candidates to teach the basic-level courses and modules in the American Red Cross Lifeguarding program.
Prerequisite: Instructor candidates must:
Be at least 17 years old on or before the final scheduled session of the Lifeguarding Instructor course.
Possess a current basic-level certification in American Red Cross Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid.
Obtain all required instructor and participant course materials before starting the course.
Successfully complete the online session of the Lifeguarding Instructor course prior to the precourse session.
Successfully complete the prerequisite skill assessment scenario to continue in the course.
Dates: TBD or upon request
Fees: $275 for NFC Members | $300 for non-members
Babysitter’s Training
This in-person course prepares youth ages 11-16 to safely and confidently care for children and infants. It includes hands-on activities, videos, and discussions to develop essential, real-life readiness babysitting skills. The course covers feeding, diapering, picking up and holding children, safety and emergency response.
Upcoming classes:
TBD or upon request
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Neal Fitness Center is an authorized provider of American Red Cross training and certification.
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Most Red Cross certifications are valid for two years, depending on the course.
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Yes, we offer recertification courses annually and on demand for organizations.
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Yes, we offer group and on-site training options for businesses and organziations.
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Some of our certification trainings do have prerequisites. Lifeguarding and Water Safety Instructor courses require participants to meet a minimum age and demonstrate water competency before participating. For more information, you can review the prerequisite skills listed under the training you are interested in. If you cannot find the information you are looking for, please email aquatics@bgclubmuskegfon for more info.
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Our Aquatics Director would be happy to chat and help direct you to the resources you are seeking. Email aquatics@bgclubmuskegon.com for more information.
