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Lifeguard Class in Delaware County New York
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Lifeguard Class in Delaware County New York runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Delaware County, New York at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Delaware 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
- $195.00 per participant to start, less for groups.
- 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
- 300 yards unbroken using front crawl and breaststroke; 2 minutes of treading with no arms; a 10-lb brick recovered from 7 to 10 feet and returned within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- Three components: Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid.
- Valid for
- Two years from the date issued. Renewing means 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- A blended format, with online modules on your schedule and in-person skills work in Delaware County, New York.
This is the page to work from if you are looking for a Lifeguard Class in Delaware County New York. Sidney is the largest community in the county and the usual starting point for candidates. The fee is $195 for the full course and the certification that follows it.
Candidates range from first time summer hires to staff renewing after a season away. Content covers CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and the in water rescue skills a guard uses. Open water covers 25 square miles of the county, which shapes where guards end up working.
The one thing to prepare for in advance is the 300 yard continuous swim. Complete registration online and pack a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Delaware County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
Registration has opened. Because demand peaks seasonally, seats tend to go quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
Yes, this certification is accepted by employers throughout Delaware County, New York.
Once your digital certification card arrives you can start applying.
Where do lifeguards work in Delaware County?
Public mapping records 2 named aquatic facilities in Delaware County. Among the sites listed there are 2 public pools and swim clubs. Every recorded site in Delaware County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Delaware County
- John "Jack" Kelly Memorial Pool
- Andes Town 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 Delaware County
We cover the adjacent counties shown here too. Because certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, moving between them does not affect its validity.
Lifeguard class in Delaware County New York: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Delaware County, New York?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Delaware County. The county's largest communities are Sidney, Delhi and Walton, 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 Delaware County?
The complete certification is $195.00 and bundles water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid together. If you only need one component renewed, CPR/AED alone is $25.00 and First Aid alone is $19.99.
Will I be guarding a pool or open water in Delaware County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Delaware County. Named sites in Delaware County include John "Jack" Kelly Memorial Pool and Andes Town 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?
For pool work the common requirement is age 15 by the course end date, rising to 16 or older for waterfront and beach positions. Employers in Delaware County sometimes set a higher minimum, so confirm against the posting before you register.
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 Delaware County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Sidney (3,660 residents), Delhi (3,159 residents) and Walton (2,883 residents). Sidney 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.
What is lifeguarding like in Delaware County?
About 44,410 people live in Delaware County. That makes it the 53rd most populated of the 62 counties in New York. At 31 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Delaware County holds 25 square miles of water, about 1.7% of the county. That ranks it 34th 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 Sidney (3,660), Delhi (3,159), Walton (2,883), Stamford (1,070). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Delaware County
- Pools: John "Jack" Kelly Memorial Pool, Andes Town Pool
Candidates in Delaware County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Broome County, Chenango County, Greene County, Otsego 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 Delaware County New York?
2 aquatic facilities are on record in Delaware County New York:
- John "Jack" Kelly Memorial Pool (pool)
- Andes Town Pool (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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