Lifeguard Training & Certification

Lifeguard Training Dates for 2025 have been updated.

Please see dates and register below

Our Lifeguarding, CPR/AED and First Aid classes use the American Red Cross syllabus. This course provides entry-level participants 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 EMS personnel take over.

Lifeguard Training Course

Prerequisites:

Prerequisite is a 2-part physical test comprised of a Swim-Tread-Swim sequence followed by a timed event.

Minimum age: 15 years by the final day of class.

Participants who successfully complete the Lifeguarding course receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED.

Course fee: $475.00

Course dates: 

  • February 2025
    • Tuesday, February 18th (9am – 4pm)
    • Wednesday, February 19th (9am – 4pm)
    • Thursday, February 20th (9am – 4pm)

Students must attend ALL class days.

Schedule your pre-test with Assistant Aquatics Director, Bob Rishel

Email: bobrishel@bgcnw.com

Phone: (914) 666-8069 x117