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Lifeguard Class in Ulster County New York
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Lifeguard Class in Ulster County New York runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Ulster County, New York at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Ulster County, New York starts at $195.00 and takes Expect 7.5 hours of online work plus 2 days on site. 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
- Expect 7.5 hours of online work plus 2 days on site.
- Minimum age
- Minimum age 15, measured on the last 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
- Lifeguarding, CPR and 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 Ulster County, New York.
Booking a Lifeguard Class in Ulster County New York takes a few minutes once you know what the course asks of you. Much of the demand sits in and around Kingston. The course costs $195 and finishes with a lifeguard certification card.
No prior certification is needed to take it, and none is assumed. Expect CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue across the course. Sites like Scuba Diving Access Area and Lake Minnewaska Beach are the kind of place that hires.
Availability is steady through the season rather than clustered into one month. Reserve a place online, then bring a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Ulster County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
Registration is open. Seasonal demand fills places quickly, so book while dates remain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
They do. Ulster County employers in New York recognise these certifications.
As soon as you hold the digital card, you can apply for work.
Where lifeguards work in Ulster County
Public mapping records 21 named aquatic facilities in Ulster County. Among the first 14 listed there are 10 beaches and open-water sites, 3 public pools and swim clubs and 1 school or college pool. Open water dominates that list: beaches and waterfront sites outnumber pools and aquatic centers among the recorded venues in Ulster County. Waterfront postings normally require a minimum age of 16.
Aquatic facilities in Ulster County
- Scuba Diving Access Area
- Lake Minnewaska Beach
- Ulster Landing Beach
- Kingston Point Beach
- Lake Awosting Beach
- Tongore Park Beach
- Berean Park Beach
- Saugerties Beach
- Belleayre Beach
- Private Beach
- Kingston High School Swimming Pool
- Lake Sophia Swimming Area
- Lions Club Kiddie Pool
- Town of Olive 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 Ulster County
These adjacent counties fall inside our coverage as well, and since the certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, it stays valid across all of them.
Lifeguard class in Ulster County New York: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Ulster County, New York?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Ulster County. The county's largest communities are Kingston, New Paltz and Ellenville, 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 Ulster 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 Ulster County?
Mostly open water. Beaches and waterfront sites outnumber pools among the recorded venues in Ulster County. Waterfront postings usually set the minimum age at 16. Named sites in Ulster County include Scuba Diving Access Area, Lake Minnewaska Beach and Ulster Landing Beach. 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 Ulster County can ask for more, so check the listing first.
What swim test do I have to pass?
Three elements: a continuous 300 yard swim, 2 minutes treading with legs only, and recovering a 10-pound brick from 7 to 10 feet and bringing it back. This happens at the very start of the in-person session, so come ready to swim.
Which communities in Ulster County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Kingston (23,777 residents), New Paltz (8,552 residents) and Ellenville (4,174 residents). Kingston 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 Ulster County: the local picture
The county is home to roughly 182,333 residents. That makes it the 20th most populated of the 62 counties in New York. At 162 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Water covers 37 square miles of Ulster County, 3.1% of its area. That ranks it 26th 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 Kingston (23,777), New Paltz (8,552), Ellenville (4,174), Saugerties (3,848). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Ulster County
- Beaches and waterfront: Scuba Diving Access Area, Lake Minnewaska Beach, Ulster Landing Beach, Kingston Point Beach, Lake Awosting Beach, Tongore Park Beach
- School: Kingston High School Swimming Pool
- Pools: Lake Sophia Swimming Area, Lions Club Kiddie Pool, Town of Olive Pool
Candidates in Ulster County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Columbia County, Delaware County, Dutchess County, Greene 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 Ulster County New York?
There are 21 aquatic facilities on record in Ulster County New York. These 14 are named:
- Scuba Diving Access Area (beach)
- Lake Minnewaska Beach (beach)
- Ulster Landing Beach (beach)
- Kingston Point Beach (beach)
- Lake Awosting Beach (beach)
- Tongore Park Beach (beach)
- Berean Park Beach (beach)
- Saugerties Beach (beach)
- Belleayre Beach (beach)
- Private Beach (beach)
- Kingston High School Swimming Pool (school)
- Lake Sophia Swimming Area (pool)
- Lions Club Kiddie Pool (pool)
- Town of Olive 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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