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Lifeguard Class in Albany County New York
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Lifeguard Class in Albany County New York runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Albany County, New York at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Albany County, New York starts at $195.00 and takes Online training runs 7.5 hours, followed by 2 days in person. You must be at least 15 years old and swim 300 yards continuously to qualify.
- Cost
- Prices begin at $195.00 per person, and groups are discounted.
- Course length
- Online training runs 7.5 hours, followed by 2 days in person.
- Minimum age
- Minimum age 15, measured on the last day of class.
- Swim test
- Swim 300 continuous yards (front crawl and breaststroke), tread 2 minutes using legs only, then retrieve a 10-lb brick from 7 to 10 feet and swim it back inside 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- Lifeguarding, CPR and AED for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid.
- Valid for
- Two years from issue, after which recertification requires 10 hours in person.
- Format
- A blended format, with online modules on your schedule and in-person skills work in Albany County, New York.
The Lifeguard Class in Albany County New York on this page is the complete certification course, open to first time candidates and to guards whose cards have run out. Albany accounts for a large share of the guarding work in Albany County. The fee is $195 for the full course and the certification that follows it.
Most people in the room are either starting their first guarding job or returning to one. The syllabus runs through CPR, AED, First Aid, scanning and surveillance, emergency response and rescues in the water. Thompsons Lake State Park Swimming Area and Thompsons Lake State Park Beach are among the aquatic sites recorded in the county.
Albany County candidates can normally find a date without pushing their start at work back. Enrolment is online, and the only kit needed is a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Albany County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
Places are available now. Demand is seasonal and capacity is limited, so book ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
Yes, this certification is accepted by employers throughout Albany County, New York.
You are able to apply the moment the digital certification card reaches you.
Where lifeguards work in Albany County
Public mapping records 23 named aquatic facilities in Albany County. Among the first 14 listed there are 6 public pools and swim clubs, 3 beaches and open-water sites, 3 school and college pools and 2 YMCA facilities. That is a genuine mix of pool and open-water sites in Albany County.
Aquatic facilities in Albany County
- Thompsons Lake State Park Swimming Area
- Thompsons Lake State Park Beach
- Lake Myosotis Swimming Area
- Capital District YMCA Camp Nassua Pool
- Bethlehem YMCA Pool
- William S. Hackett Middle School Pool
- Albany High School Pool
- Goldfish Swim School
- Physical Education Building Lap Pool
- Albany Jewish Community Center Pool
- Arbor Hill Community Center Pool
- Events & Athletics Center Pool
- Colonie Mohawk River Park Pool
- Elm Avenue Park Pool Complex
Listed for orientation only. American Aquatics and Safety Training is not affiliated with, and does not run classes at, the facilities above.
Counties near Albany County
The nearby counties below are also within our coverage. Because the certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, it remains valid wherever among them you end up working.
Lifeguard class in Albany County New York: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Albany County, New York?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Albany County. The county's largest communities are Albany, Cohoes and Watervliet, and most candidates travel from those areas for the in-water portion. Coursework is completed online first, then the rescue skills, CPR/AED and First Aid sessions are done in person with an instructor.
How much does lifeguard certification cost in Albany County?
Full certification costs $195.00, packaging water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid. Component renewals are cheaper: $25.00 for standalone CPR/AED, $19.99 for standalone First Aid.
Will I be guarding a pool or open water in Albany County?
Both. The recorded venues in Albany County split between pools and open water. Named sites in Albany County include Thompsons Lake State Park Swimming Area, Thompsons Lake State Park Beach and Lake Myosotis Swimming Area. Whether a certification is accepted for waterfront or surf positions depends on the employer and, in some states, on state rules, so check the posting before you apply. Surf beaches often run their own qualifying test.
How old do I need to be to become a lifeguard in New York?
The usual minimum at pools is 15 on the last day of class; waterfront and beach posts typically require 16 or over. Individual employers in Albany County can ask for more, so check the listing first.
What swim test do I have to pass?
Expect a continuous 300 yard swim, 2 minutes of legs-only treading, and a 10-pound brick recovered from between 7 and 10 feet. It is the first thing that happens in person, so be ready for the water on arrival.
Which communities in Albany County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Albany (101,228 residents), Cohoes (18,206 residents) and Watervliet (10,170 residents). Albany is the largest community in the county, and certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, so it stays valid if you take a job in a neighboring county or another state.
Facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
Lifeguarding in Albany County: the local picture
About 316,659 people live in Albany County. That makes it the 14th most populated of the 62 counties in New York. At 606 people per square mile it is a mixed suburban county, where school, club and municipal pools carry most of the season.
Water covers 10 square miles of Albany County, 2.0% of its area. That ranks it 49th of 62 in the state for water area. With water that limited, almost all guarding here is pool based, which is the setting the standard certification covers.
Most hiring in the county clusters around Albany (101,228), Cohoes (18,206), Watervliet (10,170), Colonie (7,622). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Albany County
- Beaches and waterfront: Thompsons Lake State Park Swimming Area, Thompsons Lake State Park Beach, Lake Myosotis Swimming Area
- Ymca: Capital District YMCA Camp Nassua Pool, Bethlehem YMCA Pool
- School: William S. Hackett Middle School Pool, Albany High School Pool, Goldfish Swim School
- Pools: Physical Education Building Lap Pool, Albany Jewish Community Center Pool, Arbor Hill Community Center Pool, Events & Athletics Center Pool, Colonie Mohawk River Park Pool, Elm Avenue Park Pool Complex
Candidates in Albany County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Columbia County, Greene County, Rensselaer County, Saratoga County.
Price, entry requirements and format are county independent and live here: certification details, who pays for a class, refunds and rescheduling, and every area covered.
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What pools, beaches and aquatic facilities are in Albany County New York?
There are 23 aquatic facilities on record in Albany County New York. These 14 are named:
- Thompsons Lake State Park Swimming Area (beach)
- Thompsons Lake State Park Beach (beach)
- Lake Myosotis Swimming Area (beach)
- Capital District YMCA Camp Nassua Pool (YMCA)
- Bethlehem YMCA Pool (YMCA)
- William S. Hackett Middle School Pool (school)
- Albany High School Pool (school)
- Goldfish Swim School (school)
- Physical Education Building Lap Pool (pool)
- Albany Jewish Community Center Pool (pool)
- Arbor Hill Community Center Pool (pool)
- Events & Athletics Center Pool (pool)
- Colonie Mohawk River Park Pool (pool)
- Elm Avenue Park Pool Complex (pool)
Facilities are listed to show the kind of aquatic sites operating locally. Listing does not imply any affiliation with, or endorsement by, the operator.
Reviewed by Jackie Stern, Lifeguard Instructor, Firefighter and EMT. Jackie Stern has taught lifeguarding for more than 20 years and works as a firefighter, EMT and swim instructor. She reviews course content, prerequisites and rescue standards against current certification requirements.
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