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Lifeguard Certification Courses (AGES 15+)

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June 2023 Lifeguard Cert Class
June 9th, 10th, and 11th (Fri 4 pm - 8 pm, Sat 8 am - 6 pm, Sun 8 am - 4 pm)

at the Tymor Park Outdoor Pool

$275 for Lifeguard Certification Course

Lifeguard Certification is through American Red Cross and includes CPR & First Aid

Candidates must be available every day of their class.  

Prerequisites for the course are:




  • Must be 15 years old


  • Swim 300 yards Demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing to the side and arms must come out of the water. Candidates 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. Candidates should place their hands under the armpits or out of the water in the air.


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


  • Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. The 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 the back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface so they are able to get a breath. Candidates should not swim the distance under water.


  • Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.





Please note that there is an online portion to this class that takes 7+ hours to complete prior to the first day of class. It will be sent out 2 weeks before the class begins.


Contact (845) 724-5600, and then select option 3 for the Parks & Recreation Office, or email recreation@unionvaleny.us with questions

* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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