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Lifeguard Training/CPR

RED CROSS LIFEGUARD TRAINING 

 

The Red Cross Lifeguarding course includes all of the skills and knowledge material needed to work as a lifeguard at traditional pools. You will be certified in Lifeguarding/First Aid (3 years) and CPR/AED Professional Rescuer (1 years) if you attend all course sessions, participate fully, and pass all physical tests and evaluations with a grade of at least 80%.

 
 Registration Instructions:  Space is limited and registration will be on a first come first served basis so register early.  Course fee is $400, checks made out to Empire.  A registration form and waiver for each participant should be sent via email to swimschool@empireswimming.com , or via mail to: Empire Swimming, 45 Montross Street, White Plains, NY  10603. 

Prerequisites:  (Prerequisite water testing takes place on the first day of classes.)

  • Swim 500 yards continuously using these strokes in the following order:  200 yards front crawl using rhythmic breathing and a stabilizing propellant kick; (rhythmic breathing may be performed either by breathing to the side or to the front.); 100 yards breaststroke; last 200 yards may be a mixture of front crawl with rhythmic breathing or breaststroke. 
  • Swim 20 yards by front crawl or breaststroke.  Dive to a depth of 7 to 10 feet and recover a 10 pound object.  Return the object to the surface and swim 20 yards back to the starting point.  When returning to the starting point, the candidate must hold the 10 pound object with both hands and keep his or her face above the water.
  • Age at least 15 years old by the last day of classes.

The course length is 32 hours at The Hackley School Pool in Tarrytown.

  • Monday, December 26th, 10:00am - 4:00pm
  • Tuesday, December 27th, 10:00am - 4:00pm
  • Wednesday, December 28th, 10:00am - 4:00pm
  • Thursday, December 29th, 10:00am - 6:00pm
  • Friday, December 30th, 10:00am - 4:00pm

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

RED CROSS LIFEGUARD RECERTIFICATION 

 

 The Red Cross Lifeguarding Recertification course is intended for individuals that need to renew their certification in Lifeguard Training. You will be re-certified in Lifeguarding/First Aid (3 years) and CPR/AED Professional Rescuer (1 year) if you attend both course sessions, participate fully, and pass all physical tests and evaluations with a grade of at least 80%.

Registration Instructions:  Space is limited and registration will be on a first come first served basis so register early.  Course fee is $225, checks made out to Empire.  A registration form and waiver for each participant should be sent via email to swimschool@empireswimming.com , or via mail to: Empire Aquatics, 45 Montross Street, White Plains, NY  10603. 

Prerequisites:  (Prerequisite water testing takes place on the first day of classes.)

  • Prior certification in Lifeguard Training, issued within the past 3 years. (You must show your certificates to the course instructor.)
  • Swim 500 yards continuously using these strokes in the following order:  200 yards front crawl using rhythmic breathing and a stabilizing propellant kick; (rhythmic breathing may be performed either by breathing to the side or to the front.); 100 yards breaststroke; last 200 yards may be a mixture of front crawl with rhythmic breathing or breaststroke. 
  • Swim 20 yards by front crawl or breaststroke.  Dive to a depth of 7 to 10 feet and recover a 10 pound object.  Return the object to the surface and swim 20 yards back to the starting point.  When returning to the starting point, the candidate must hold the 10 pound object with both hands and keep his or her face above the water.
  • Age at least 15 years old by the last day of classes.

    The course length is 14 hours at The Hackley School Pool in Tarrytown.

  • Thursday, December 29th, 10:00am - 6:00pm
  • Friday, December 30th, 10:00am - 4:00pm  



     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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RED CROSS CPR/AED
FOR THE PROFESSIONAL RESCUER

 

This course is designed for individuals with a duty to respond to emergencies, and combines discussions, video and hands-on training. Real-life scenarios reinforce decision-making skills. Course includes responding to adults, children, and infants experiencing breathing and cardiac emergencies, and using an automated external defibrillator (AED) on adults and children. Course fee includes pocket mask. CPR/AED certificate is valid for 2 years; 1 year for Lifeguards. 

Registration Instructions:  Space is limited and registration will be on a first come first served basis so register early.  Course fee is $85, checks made out to Empire.  A registration form and waiver for each participant should be sent via email to swimschool@empireswimming.com , or via mail to: Empire Swimming, 45 Montross Street, White Plains, NY  10603. 

The course length is 8 hours at The Hackley School Pool in Tarrytown:

·         Thursday, December 29th, 10:00 am  – 6:00 pm

 

    

RED CROSS CPR/AED
FOR THE PROFESSIONAL RESCUER REVIEW

 

This course is designed for Lifeguards that have a current CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certificate. Please note that this is a review course and you must bring a current CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Certificate, pocket mask, and your Lifeguard or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer workbook to class.  CPR/AED certificate is valid for 2 years; 1 year for Lifeguards.   

Registration Instructions:  Space is limited and registration will be on a first come first served basis so register early.  Course fee is $75, checks made out to Empire.  A registration form and waiver for each participant should be sent via email to swimschool@empireswimming.com , or via mail to: Empire Swimming, 45 Montross Street, White Plains, NY  10603. 

The course length is 8 hours at The Hackley School Pool in Tarrytown:

·         Thursday, December 29th, 10:00 am  – 6:00 pm

 

Prerequisites:  Prior certification in CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, issued within the past two years. (You must show your certificate to the course instructor.)

To ensure that participants get the most out of their recertification courses and are able to pass the tests, it is highly encouraged that participants review themselves prior to class. If you have lost your books, they are available below for download.

Lifeguard Training Manual
CPR/AED Handbook 

                          

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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