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Lifeguard Class in Bronx County New York
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Lifeguard Class in Bronx County New York runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Bronx County, New York at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Bronx County, New York starts at $195.00 and takes The split is 7.5 hours online and 2 days in person. You must be at least 15 years old and swim 300 yards continuously to qualify.
- Cost
- From $195.00 per participant, and group rates are available.
- Course length
- The split is 7.5 hours online and 2 days in person.
- Minimum age
- Candidates need to be 15 by the closing day of class.
- Swim test
- Front crawl and breaststroke across 300 continuous yards, a 2 minute armless tread, and a 10-lb brick carried back from 7 to 10 feet within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- It covers Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid.
- Valid for
- Certification lasts two years from the issue date; renewal is 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- Blended: you complete the online portion independently, then attend skills sessions in Bronx County, New York.
This is the page to work from if you are looking for a Lifeguard Class in Bronx County New York. Bronx County is home to around 1,356,476 people, and seasonal hiring tracks that closely. The fee is $195 for the full course and the certification that follows it.
It is built for people who need to be working within weeks rather than months. The syllabus runs through CPR, AED, First Aid, scanning and surveillance, emergency response and rescues in the water. Orchard Beach and Van Cortlandt Pool are among the aquatic sites recorded in the county.
Sessions are scheduled through the season, which keeps the wait short in Bronx County. Register online, then bring a swimsuit and a towel to the first session.
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How to register for your Bronx 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.
It is accepted. Employers around Bronx County in New York take these certifications.
Applying is possible immediately on receipt of the digital certification card.
Where lifeguards work in Bronx County
Public mapping records 7 named aquatic facilities in Bronx County. Among the sites listed there are 5 public pools and swim clubs, 1 guarded beach or open-water site and 1 community or club pool. Pools account for most of that list, with a small number of open-water sites in Bronx County.
Aquatic facilities in Bronx County
- Orchard Beach
- Van Cortlandt Pool
- Floating Pool
- Thompson Pool
- Crotona Pool
- Haffen Pool
- Jamie tower pool
Listed for orientation only. American Aquatics and Safety Training is not affiliated with, and does not run classes at, the facilities above.
Counties near Bronx County
These are the closest counties we also cover, spanning 2 states. Certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, so it stays valid if you take a job in any of them.
Lifeguard class in Bronx County New York: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Bronx County, New York?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Bronx County. The county's largest communities are New York, 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 Bronx 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 Bronx County?
Mostly pools. A small number of open-water venues are recorded in Bronx County. Named sites in Bronx County include Orchard Beach, Van Cortlandt Pool and Floating Pool. 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 Bronx County can ask for more, so check the listing first.
What swim test do I have to pass?
The test is 300 yards unbroken, a 2 minute legs-only tread, and a 10-pound brick retrieved from 7 to 10 feet and returned. It runs first thing in the in-person session, so arrive changed and ready.
Which communities in Bronx County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from New York (1,356,476 residents). New York 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 Bronx County: the local picture
About 1,356,476 people live in Bronx County. That makes it the 6th most populated of the 62 counties in New York. At 32,144 people per square mile it is an urban county, where most guarding work sits at municipal and apartment pools.
Bronx County holds 15 square miles of water, about 27% of the county. That ranks it 39th of 62 in the state for water area. Open water at that scale usually means waterfront and beach postings alongside pool work, and waterfront guarding is assessed differently from pool guarding.
The largest communities here are New York (1,356,476). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Bronx County
- Beaches and waterfront: Orchard Beach
- Pools: Van Cortlandt Pool, Floating Pool, Thompson Pool, Crotona Pool, Haffen Pool
- Private: Jamie tower pool
Candidates in Bronx County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Bergen County, Nassau County, New York County, Queens County.
The course itself does not vary by county: 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 Bronx County New York?
7 aquatic facilities are on record in Bronx County New York:
- Orchard Beach (beach)
- Van Cortlandt Pool (pool)
- Floating Pool (pool)
- Thompson Pool (pool)
- Crotona Pool (pool)
- Haffen Pool (pool)
- Jamie tower pool (private club)
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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