Lifeguarding/First Aid and CPR/AED With Waterfront for the Professional Rescuer Training Schedule

Learn life-saving skills and work with an award-winning lifeguard team at Westchester County Parks’ pools and beaches this summer! In order to qualify for classes, candidates must pass a pre-test.

Class Information

Training Course 1
Only open to applicants who passed the pre-test on Jan. 31.
Class location: Theodore Young Community Center, 32 Manhattan Ave., White Plains, NY 10607
Classes: Saturdays and Sundays, Jan. 31, Feb. 1, 7, 8 and 14
Class Time: Saturdays 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Sundays 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Participants must be 15 years of age by the end of the class. You must be able to attend all classes to complete the course.
Registration complete.

Training Course 2
Open to applicants who pass the pre-test on Feb. 14.
Class location: Theodore Young Community Center, 32 Manhattan Ave., White Plains, NY 10607
Classes: Saturdays, Feb. 14, 21 and 28; Sundays, Feb. 15 and 22
Class Time: Saturdays 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Sundays 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Participants must be 15 years of age by the end of the class. You must be able to attend all classes to complete the course.
Registration required.

Training Course 3
Open to applicants who pass the pre-test on Feb. 28.
Class location: Theodore Young Community Center, 32 Manhattan Ave., White Plains, NY 10607
Classes: Saturdays, Feb. 28, March 7 and 14; Sundays, March 1 and 8
Class Time: Saturdays 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Sundays 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Participants must be 15 years of age by the end of the class. You must be able to attend all classes to complete the course.
Registration required.

Training Course 4
Open to applicants who pass the pre-test on March 14.
Class location: Theodore Young Community Center, 32 Manhattan Ave., White Plains, NY 10607
Classes: Saturdays, March 14, 21 and 28; Sundays, March 15 and 22
Class Time: Saturdays 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Sundays 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Participants must be 15 years of age by the end of the class. You must be able to attend all classes to complete the course.
Registration required.

Training Course 5
Open to applicants who pass the pre-test on April 11.
Class location: Theodore Young Community Center, 32 Manhattan Ave., White Plains, NY 10607
Classes: Saturdays, April 11, 18 and 25; Sundays, April 12 and 19
Class Time: Saturdays 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Sundays 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Participants must be 15 years of age by the end of the class. You must be able to attend all classes to complete the course.
Registration required.

Training Course 6
Open to applicants who pass the pre-test on April 25.
Class location: Theodore Young Community Center, 32 Manhattan Ave., White Plains, NY 10607
Classes: Saturdays, April 25, May 2 and 9; Sundays, April 26, May 3
Class Time: Saturdays 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Sundays 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Participants must be 15 years of age by the end of the class. You must be able to attend all classes to complete the course.
Registration required.

Pre-Test Requirements

Pool | Red Cross Pre-Test Requirements (Must be at least 15 years of age):

• Part I
  • Swim 150 yards
  • Tread water for two minutes
  • Swim 50 yards
  
  
• Part II, timed section
  • Swim 20 yards
  • Surface dive to retrieve brick
  • Swim 20 yards on your back to the starting point holding the brick
  • Exit water without using ladder

Beach | Red Cross Pre-Test Requirements (Must be at least 16 years of age):

• Part I
  • Swim 350 yards
  • Tread water for two minutes
  • Swim 200 yards
  
  
• Part II, timed section
  • Swim 20 yards
  • Surface dive to retrieve brick
  • Swim 20 yards on your back to the starting point holding the brick
  • Exit water without using ladder
  
  
• Part III
  • Swim five yards
  • Retrieve three rings from the bottom of the pool
  • Swim five yards