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American Red Cross Lifeguard Training and Lifeguard Training Recertification

The American Red Cross blended learning format combines in-person skill sessions with online simulation to enhance the training experience. Additional work outside of class (approximately 7 hours for the online portion, plus reading and questions) is required to complete the class. The online work, reading and homework questions are made available to the student within 24 hours of registration. The first assignment (approximately 4 hours online plus reading and questions) is due the first day of class.
Lifeguard training includes First Aid, CPR & AED for the Professional Rescuer. Students will need a CPR adult/pediatric pocket mask available for $15.

Lifeguard Training: $500

Lifeguard Training Re-certification: $350 ($250 if certified with us previously)

Locations:

The Goldstein Health and Fitness Center at PACE UNIVERSITY,
PLEASANTVILLE, New York
SCUBA NEW YORK, 2037 Central Park Avenue, YONKERS, New York

The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course is to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services personnel take over. Candidate must be 15 years old by the last day of class.

What makes Westchester and Fairfield Lifeguard Training different from other programs?

Our student to instructor ratio for skills portion of class is generally 1 instructor to 6 students. The industry standard is 1 to 10. We find the extra input from quality, focused and caring instructors makes a tremendous difference in learning. This increases our cost to run classes, but the results are well worth it.

Lifeguard training prerequisites:

tread water for 2 minutes

300 yard continuous swim

timed brick test

To participate in the course, student must be able to pass prerequisite skills evaluation that includes the following:

♦ Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. You may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used.

♦ Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. You should place your hands under your armpits.

♦ Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds.

♦ Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Your face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed.

♦ Surface dive, feet-first or head-first, to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.

♦ Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on your back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object while keeping your face at or near the surface so you are able to get a breath. You should not swim the distance under water. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

If your child has not recently engaged in an activity geared towards increasing swimming endurance, or has not received formal swimming instruction, it is strongly advised that they participate in lifeguard training preparation classes.

Please contact kpalladino@westfairswim.com for further information.

Refund Policy:

As most classes will close due to reaching maximum capacity, the following refund policy applies.

Please read carefully and make your class selection accordingly:

Cancelling within 72 hours of start of class: no refund.
Cancelling prior to that: full refund less $75.00 cancellation fee.
Failed pre-test constitutes a cancellation: same policy applies.
Switching class dates within 72 hours of start of class (this includes arriving to class too late to start): $100.00 administration fee.
Switching class dates prior to that: no charge.

Printable Forms

Location
Pace University, Goldstein Fitness Center, 861 Bedford Road, Pleasantville, New York
Scuba New York, 2037 Central Park Avenue, Yonkers, New York

faq's

My lifeguard certification expired 2 months ago. Am I eligible for review?

Answer: The American Red Cross no longer allows students to renew with an expired certificate. Plan ahead and be sure to start looking for a class at least 3 months prior to expiration.

How long is my lifeguard certification valid?

Answer: American Red Cross rolled out a new curriculum early 2012. The lifeguard certificate for the updated curriculum is good for two years.

My CPR certificate says that it is good for two years. Is this accurate?

Answer: CPR/AED for Lifeguards is valid for one year only in New York.

Is there any benefit to paying by check versus credit card?

Answer: Avoid the additional $9 credit card fee by paying with check. Print registration and return by mail with check.

Lifeguard Training Lifeguard Re-Certification

Lifeguarding Weeks

Lifeguard Training – 12/28, 12/29, 12/30 (SUN, MON, TUE)

Cost: $430 | Date : 12-28-2014 - 12-30-2014 | Location : Yonkers, NY

WESTCHESTER & FAIRFIELD SWIMMING AND LIFEGUARDING

tread water for 2 minutes

300 yard continuous swim

timed brick test

My lifeguard certification expired 2 months ago. Am I eligible for review?

How long is my lifeguard certification valid?

My CPR certificate says that it is good for two years. Is this accurate?

Is there any benefit to paying by check versus credit card?

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“Wilson took another lifeguarding course in NJ and he told he learned nothing compared to the training you gave him. He says “Kate’s training was a real lifeguard training.” Thank you so much, it really makes a difference.”

Evelyn from Tuckahoe

“Casper has really improved and all thanks to your program! It’s very cute but he tells me every day: “They really know what they are doing here! They give you tips while you’re swimming. They’re great!” He’s a total kitty cat in the water so this is a GLOWING recommendation!”

Lisa from Larchmont

“Rarely to never has Rory called me and told me what an awesome experience he had. He told me that your lifeguard teaching style was to not move on until everyone was caught up. He learned so much and felt like he had a real work out! I only wish he had you for Chemistry!

Colleen from Westchester

My daughter completed your lifeguard program. She just completed her CPR training (again) for the ambulance corp. The instructor commented on her depth of training and knowledge with CPR that which she learned from you. Just thought you might like to know! Thanks.”

Krista from Pleasantville

“My twins had different skill sets, interest and strengths. They tailored their instruction for each of my kids. We highly recommend this camp!”

Gerald from Armonk

”Just wanted to drop you a line and thank you for another great swim camp. My children had a blast. Your staff was great. Your swim camp is number one on their list between all the other camps they attended”

Shideh from Bronxville

”I wanted you to know you are a ‘rock star’ in the Lifeguard world. You are very respected by pool supervisors and so my certificate is holding weight and not just being looked at as from some fly by night school”

Maryann from Irvington

Carolyn from Chappaqua

Cindy from Somers