Lifeguard Training - American Red Cross-with On- Line & In-Person sessions - Winter/Spring 2025 • Register • View Cart •

Successful On-Line course completion and attendance at ALL In-person skills sessions is mandatory.

A. Participants must be at least 15 years of age on or before the final class date. A photo copy of your birth certificate will be required at the beginning of the pre-course session for proof of age.
B. Pre-course In-Water session involves the completion of a 200 yd swim-tread-swim sequence for Lifeguard Training or a 550 yd swim for the Waterfront Skills module before continuing with class.   If you cannot accomplish the proper pre-requisites, consultation with Instructor required.
                 1. 200/550 Yards Swim-Tread-Swim sequence is: (goggles are allowed)
                            a. 150/350 swim demonstrating either Front crawl or Breaststroke
                             b. immediately position oneself vertically in the water and tread for 2 minutes
                           c. 50/200 Swim either Front Crawl or Breaststroke or a combination of both.
                2. Timed -Event: (goggles are NOT allowed)
a. 20 Yard Swim, Surface dive, retrieve object, return to surface, swim back w/object using your legs only, hands must remain on the object, face must be at or near the surface and exit the water without a ladder or steps.
3. 20 yd Underwater swim, for Waterfront candidates.
a. Starting in the water, swim 5 yards. Your face may be in or out of the water.
- Submerge, swim underwater and retrieve the three dive rings.
- Return to the surface after picking up all three dive rings and continue to swim for another 5 yards to complete the sequence

C. Attendance at ALL classes is mandatory.
D. Bathing suit and towel required for ALL pool activity.
E. Come prepared with light snacks and drink for energy.
F. See flyer for specific dates and times.
* Includes Pocket Mask

*Successful Lifeguard candidates that are employed by the Department will have course fees refunded at the conclusion of a full summer season of employment. Candidates must work late June through Labor Day (exclusions apply).

LIFEGUARD REVIEW (RE-CERTIFICATION) Current lifeguard certification holders should enroll into this online course. New rules for re-certification in Lifeguarding-must include all segments (LG, FA, CPR-AED)

Additional Program Information

Minimum of 6 particiapants required
Once enrolled, participants will be sent a letter and email with the directions on how to access the On-Line portion of the course through the American Red Cross Direct Link website.
Successful completion of the Pre-Course In-Water Skills is required. DO NOT enroll if you CANNOT complete the pre- course requirements above. The available Lifeguard Training Preparation Course prior to the pre-course is highly recommended!

AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD TRAINING

FOR..................................................Ages 15 & Up
WHEN..........................…..................Session 1: February 17-21 (M-F) or Session 2: April 14-18 (M-F)
TIME.................................................9:00 am - 3:00 pm
WHERE..................…….....................Queensbury Elementary School Pool
FEE.....................…...........................Resident $400; Non-Resident $425 (Includes pocket mask and online materials)
*FREE* to candidates that apply & are employed by the Department will be refunded course fees at the conclusion of a full summer season of employment. Candidates must be successfully interviewed, hired and work late June through Labor Day (excessive time off or low total hours worked will not be eligible for refund)
CLASS SIZE...............…..................... Minimum 6; Maximum 10
Attendance at ALL classes is mandatory. Bathing Suit & Towel are REQUIRED.

LIFEGUARD TRAINING REVIEW COURSE (Re-Cert)

FOR.................................................................Ages 16 & Up
WHEN........................................................April 18 (Friday)
TIME...........................................................9:00 am-3:00 pm
WHERE.....................…....Queensbury Elementary School Pool
FEE..............................…...... $250 (Resident & Non-Resident)

Register	Activity	Ages	Grades	Days	Date/Time	Fees

Log In	Lifeguard Certification - Am. Red Cross Original	15y and up	N/A	MTuWThF	04/14/2025 - 04/18/2025 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Queensbury Elementary School - Pool/Locker Room	$400.00 Res, $425.00 Non-Res 10 seat(s) available
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Log In	Lifeguard Certification - Am. Red Cross Original	15y and up	N/A	MTuWThF	02/17/2025 - 02/21/2025 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Queensbury Elementary School - Pool/Locker Room	$400.00 Res, $425.00 Non-Res 10 seat(s) available
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Log In	LG Review (aka Re-Cert.)	16y and up	N/A	F	04/18/2025 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Queensbury Elementary School - Pool/Locker Room	$250.00 Res, $250.00 Non-Res 10 seat(s) available
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