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Lifeguard Class in Westchester County New York
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Lifeguard Class in Westchester County New York runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Westchester County, New York at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Westchester County, New York starts at $195.00 and takes 7.5 hours online, then 2 in-person days. 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
- 7.5 hours online, then 2 in-person days.
- Minimum age
- Age 15 or over on the last day of the course.
- 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
- Lifeguarding, CPR and AED for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid.
- Valid for
- The card runs two years from the date of issue, and recertifying is a 10 hour in-person course.
- Format
- Blended: you complete the online portion independently, then attend skills sessions in Westchester County, New York.
This is the page to work from if you are looking for a Lifeguard Class in Westchester County New York. Westchester County has about 990,817 residents, and its pools recruit on a local schedule rather than a national one. Expect to pay $195, which carries you through to certification.
Candidates range from first time summer hires to staff renewing after a season away. Instruction covers CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and rescue skills performed in the water. Sites like Shore Acres Pool Club Beach and Hudson Park Beach are the kind of place that hires.
The schedule is built around the season facilities in Westchester County are actually hiring for. Sign up online and come with a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Westchester County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
Enrolment is open now, and seasonal demand means seats go fast. Reserve early.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
Yes, this certification is accepted by employers throughout Westchester County, New York.
As soon as you hold the digital card, you can apply for work.
Where lifeguards work in Westchester County
Public mapping records 35 named aquatic facilities in Westchester County. Among the first 14 listed there are 7 beaches and open-water sites, 3 water parks, 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 Westchester County. Waterfront postings normally require a minimum age of 16.
Aquatic facilities in Westchester County
- Shore Acres Pool Club Beach
- Hudson Park Beach
- Greenhaven Beach
- Oakland Beach
- Manor Beach
- Brick Beach
- Rye Beach
- The Brook at Tibbetts
- Sprain Ridge Pool
- Willson's Waves
- Goldfish Swim School
- Ardsley Swim and Tennis Club
- Bedford Hills Memorial Pool
- Katonah Memorial Park 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 Westchester 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 Westchester County New York: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Westchester County, New York?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Westchester County. The county's largest communities are Yonkers, New Rochelle and Mount Vernon, 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 Westchester County?
The all-in price is $195.00, which includes water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid. Where only one element has lapsed, CPR/AED on its own is $25.00 and First Aid on its own is $19.99.
Will I be guarding a pool or open water in Westchester County?
Mostly open water. Beaches and waterfront sites outnumber pools among the recorded venues in Westchester County. Waterfront postings usually set the minimum age at 16. Named sites in Westchester County include Shore Acres Pool Club Beach, Hudson Park Beach and Greenhaven 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?
Pool employers generally want candidates to be 15 by the final day of the course, while waterfront and beach roles usually start at 16. Some employers in Westchester County set the bar higher, so read the job posting before booking.
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 Westchester County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Yonkers (207,657 residents), New Rochelle (83,742 residents) and Mount Vernon (71,168 residents). Yonkers 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 Westchester County: the local picture
The county is home to roughly 990,817 residents. That makes it the 7th most populated of the 62 counties in New York. At 2,300 people per square mile it is an urban county, where most guarding work sits at municipal and apartment pools.
Roughly 14% of the county, 69 square miles, is water. That ranks it 17th 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.
Work tends to concentrate in Yonkers (207,657), New Rochelle (83,742), Mount Vernon (71,168), White Plains (61,288). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Westchester County
- Beaches and waterfront: Shore Acres Pool Club Beach, Hudson Park Beach, Greenhaven Beach, Oakland Beach, Manor Beach, Brick Beach
- Water parks and splash pads: The Brook at Tibbetts, Sprain Ridge Pool, Willson's Waves
- School: Goldfish Swim School
- Pools: Ardsley Swim and Tennis Club, Bedford Hills Memorial Pool, Katonah Memorial Park Pool
Candidates in Westchester County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Bergen County, Bronx County, Nassau County, Putnam County.
What the course costs and asks of you is the same statewide: 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 Westchester County New York?
There are 35 aquatic facilities on record in Westchester County New York. These 14 are named:
- Shore Acres Pool Club Beach (beach)
- Hudson Park Beach (beach)
- Greenhaven Beach (beach)
- Oakland Beach (beach)
- Manor Beach (beach)
- Brick Beach (beach)
- Rye Beach (beach)
- The Brook at Tibbetts (water park)
- Sprain Ridge Pool (water park)
- Willson's Waves (water park)
- Goldfish Swim School (school)
- Ardsley Swim and Tennis Club (pool)
- Bedford Hills Memorial Pool (pool)
- Katonah Memorial Park 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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