Lifeguard Recertification Program

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

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.

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.
Aging Lifeguard RecertificationForm

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY. BY SIGNING BELOW, YOU AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING:

If sponsorship is granted the participant will be placed in the March 22, 2025 class at the Saratoga Springs YMCA from 8 am – 6 pm. Attendance and participation in all of the elements of the course will be mandatory. There is no portion of the training that can be rescheduled. If the participant is unable to attend the entire session or a conflict arises, please cancel your registration as soon as possible so that someone on the waiting list can be scheduled. No changes can be made within one week of the class. Re-certification costs a participant $150; the sponsorship will cover 100% of the cost. If your certification expires by more than 30 days, an individual must complete a full lifeguard course which is of significant more time and much greater cost (pool certification is now $400 and waterfront is $550.) *Participants will be responsible for the cost if they cancel with less than 7 days’ notice or do not show up for a scheduled session.

I fully understand and acknowledge that there are inherent risks and dangers associated with my participation in the American Red Cross Lifeguard Program. I also recognize the difficulties and challenges involved in indoor and outdoor sports and recreation programs, and that my teen is sufficiently physically and psychologically fit to participate and has not been advised otherwise by a physician.

I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the County of Saratoga and businesses participating in the Youth Sports and Sports Education Program, its employees, and personnel from any and all claims, causes of action, liability for injuries or damages which may arise as a result of participating in this program, including but not limited to reasonable attorney’s fees and the costs and disbursement of any legal actions and extending to employees, personnel, volunteers, instructors, etc. in responding to any emergency and/or medical situation or event.

*Additional registration and waivers provided by the YMCA will be required to be signed. I hereby acknowledge commitment to the program and grant permission for my child to participate in the Youth Sports and Sports Education – Lifeguard Recertification Program 2025.

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For more information or to submit registration contact: Rebecca Robarge, Youth Program Coordinator Saratoga County Department of Aging & Youth services 518-884-4100

This opportunity has been made available to our community with funding provided by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services

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