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The American Red Cross (ARC) lifeguard certification provides participants the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies. Participants who successfully complete the course and testing will receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/ CPR/ AED, valid for 2 years which is required to be a lifeguard at the town pools.

Participants must past these requirements on the first day of in person training to continue with the course:
- Minimum age of 15 years old, jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface then swim 150 yards using front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both (Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed). Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs. Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both. - Complete a timed event within 1 minute 40 seconds by starting in the water, swimming 20 yards, surface dive to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface and swim 220 yards on the back to the starting point, exit the water without using steps or a ladder.
The online training (7 hours) must be completed prior to the first day of in person training. The online training link will be sent within 2 hours of registration. The in person training (22 hours) takes place at Smithtown Landing Pool.
Lifeguard Swim Assessment: Two complimentary swim assessment opportunities are available for lifeguard candidates to swim in our pool with one of our instructors who will walk them through the swim test. Assessments will be held on Monday 7/13 and Monday 8/10, 11:30 AM-12:00 PM. Arrive by 11:15 AM to be ready to get in at 11:30 AM.

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Participants must pass these requirements on the first day of in person training:Minimum age of 15 years old, swim 300 yards continuously and tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs.Complete a timed event within 1 minute 40 seconds by starting in the water, swimming 20 yards, surface dive 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, exit the water without using steps or a ladder.**The online training (7 hours) must be completed prior to the first day of in person training. You will receive an email with online training instructions within 48 hrs. of registration. The in person training (20 hours) takes place at the Smithtown Landing Pool.

Sub-Activities

• Lifeguard Certification Session 1
• Lifeguard Certification Session 2
• Lifeguard Certification Session 3