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
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 complete.

Training Course 2
Open to applicants who pass the pre-test on Jan. 19
Class location: Theodore Young Community Center, 32 Manhattan Ave., White Plains, NY 10607
Classes are Sundays, Jan. 19, 26, Feb. 2 and 9; 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. 2
Class location: Theodore Young Community Center, 32 Manhattan Ave., White Plains, NY 10607
Classes are Sundays, Feb. 2, 9, 16 and 23; 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 Feb. 23
Class location: Theodore Young Community Center, 32 Manhattan Ave., White Plains, NY 10607
Classes are Sundays, Feb. 23, March 2, 9 and 16; 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 March 16
Class location: Theodore Young Community Center, 32 Manhattan Ave., White Plains, NY 10607
Classes are Sundays, March 16, 23, 30 and April 6; 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 27
Class location: Theodore Young Community Center, 32 Manhattan Ave., White Plains, NY 10607
Classes are Sundays, April 27, May 4, 18 and 25 (No Class on Mother's Day, May 11); 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 7
Open to applicants who pass the pre-test on May 25
Class location: Theodore Young Community Center, 32 Manhattan Ave., White Plains, NY 10607
Classes are Sundays, May 25, June 1, 8 and 22 (No Class on Father's Day, June 15); 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