EARN AMERICAN RED CROSS CERTIFICATIONS IN SCHOOL!
Lifeguarding, First Aid, and
CPR for the Professional Rescuer
Prerequisites: Students must be at least 15 years old by the end of the course and must pass prerequisite swimming tests given during the first week of class.
The lifeguarding course meets everyday for one semester. Students will earn 1/2 credit for Physical Education, which fulfills the yearly requirement. The course is a mixture of 1/3 classroom instruction and 2/3 pool instruction.
Students may receive a passing grade for Physical Education and earn a college credit without receiving certfications if they do not meet the lifeguarding skill requirements throughout the semester. For more information, please read the class syllabus.
Download Class Syllabus for ACE Lifeguards
The lifeguarding certification is good for two years. Lifeguards in New York state must update their CPR certification every year. It is the responsiblity of the guard to keep up with his or her own certifications and expiration dates. See Mrs. Kramer with questions or inquiries.
Click here to go to the American Red Cross website.
EARN COLLEGE CREDIT BEFORE GRADUATING FROM HIGH SCHOOL!
Students can earn one ACE (Accelerated College Education) credit through Corning Community College (CCC) by taking lifeguarding in place of regular Physical Education. See the Guidance Office for details or to sign-up. Click the link below to go to CCC's ACE website.
Corning Community College
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A LIFEGUARD AT ONE OF NEW YORK'S STATE PARKS?
If interested in working at Watkins Glen State Pool for example, click the link below for more information about requirements, testing dates and locations! The test is being offered at Odessa-Montour this spring so stop in the guidance office for the application if interested.
Click here to view the New York State Parks link.