
Any resident from Saratoga County between the ages of 15 and 17 years old will be eligible to receive sponsorship and participate in the Lifeguard Re-certification Program in 2025.
Applications are accepted until all slots have been filled.
This class is being offered by the Saratoga Springs YMCA at 290 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY on Saturday, March 22, 2025 from 8:00 am – 6:00 pm |
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Upon successful completion, students will possess the certifications necessary to lifeguard in a pool setting. Participants will receive the following certifications: Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid. Students will need to complete all in-person components. |
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Prerequisites: 200-yard swim and tread. 150 yards of front crawl or breast stroke. 2-minute tread with hands in armpits. 50 yards of front crawl or breast stroke. Timed brick event; 20-yard swim, Feet first surface dive, retrieve 10 lb. brick from 9ft. of water and return to surface. Swim brick on back to start with two hands on brick and face out of water. Place brick on side of pool and climb out. Must complete in 1 minute 40 seconds. |
Candidates must be Saratoga County residents, have provide proof of a current lifeguard cerficate or recently expired (within the last 30 days,) and must have worked as a lifeguard in 2024. |