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
Open to applicants who pass the pre-test on Jan. 5
Class location: Theodore Young Community Center, 32 Manhattan Ave., White Plains, NY 10607
Classes are Sundays, Jan. 5, 12, 19 and 26; 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):
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Part I• Swim 150 yards• Tread water for two minutes• Swim 50 yards
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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):
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Part I• Swim 350 yards• Tread water for two minutes• Swim 200 yards
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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
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Part III• Swim five yards• Retrieve three rings from the bottom of the pool• Swim five yards