“In the waves of change, we find our direction” ___Anonymous
JUNIOR LIFEGUARD
(OCEAN)
TRAINING PROGRAMS
2025
SOUTHAMPTON VILLAGE OCEAN RESCUE
JUNIOR LIFEGUARD & CADET PROGRAM
FOR AGES 13 through 16
at Coopers Beach
Southampton
We are building a strong team to
compete in the Southampton
Jr Lifeguard Tournament
August 2025
Please Sign Up for the SVOR Program Here:
The cost of this Village Program is $125
Payment is due after the evaluation or on the first day of the participant begins. Checks should be made to the Village of Southampton, in the memo please write, "for SVOR Jr Lifeguard / Cadet Program"
*Rashguard is included with the fee
*Southampton High School Students' fees will be covered by a donation until funds are depleted
JUNIOR LIFEGUARD (Age13 - 14)
CADET PROGRAM (Age 15 -16)
SVOR's Junior Lifeguard Progaram is designed to improve ocean swimming techniques with an emphasis on ocean safety. We teach basic lifeguarding skills while having fun. We hope to encourage participants to one day become certified ocean lifeguards. Skills are taught as “lifeguard competition” events. As long as ocean conditions permit juniors & cadets will train in the water.
On more challenging days, as a safety measure, the focus shifts to entries and exits of the ocean with close supervision. Participants will greatly improve their ocean awareness and comfortability. Participants are encouraged and not forced to partake in activities.
Participants who chose not to participate in an activity must remain with the group or a designated instructor.
Participants will be in the water most of the sessions, unless conditions are prohibitive.
Pool Test & Evaluation:
June 2025
(exact time and date TBD as we get closer to the program start)
Southampton Bath & Tennis (evaluation only)
212 Gin Lane, Southampton
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only come to 1 evaluation
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If your child was in our junior /Cadet program last year, no need to re-evaluate
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pool is heated
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this is not meant to be stressful, we try to make it fun
If you have a conflict on the pool evaluation date please contact us.
We will try to reschedule 631-488-0474
Course Dates:
Saturdays - 8:30AM - 10:30AM
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July 5
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July 12
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July 19
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July 26
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August 2 -
Jr. Lifeguard Tournament
Southampton Town
Ponquogue Beach, Hampton Bays
8:30AM-12:00PM (approx end time)
Rain or Shine
(No one will be permitted to go in the water
if there is lightning)
During stormy conditions the program is run
under the pavilion at Coopers
The following skills will be taught:
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Ocean Swimming
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Beach Run
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Flag Colors/Meaning
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Rip Current Education
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Swimming with a Rescue Tube/Torpedo
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Beach Flags
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Rescue Board Rescue
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Rescue Board Race
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Swim Rescue Race
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Lifeguard Rescues (cross chest carry & yoke)
*Pretest Skills Required to Qualify for the Program:
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100 yd Swim continuously
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Tread Water for 5 mins
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Retrieve a Brick from Bottom of Pool
Participants must sign into each session. Parking should not be a concern. Participants are usually dropped off.
You do not need to be a Southampton resident to enroll in this program.
For More Information Please Contact:
SVOR Summer Junior Lifeguards - age 13-14
The SVOR Junior Lifeguard Program trains ages 13 and 14 in water safety and ocean awareness. Individuals will build open water swimming skills, gain confidence entering and exiting the ocean and learn rescue techniques needed to become a future lifeguard. Junior Lifeguards also have the opportunity to compete at local competitions.
SVOR Summer Junior Lifeguard Cadets - age 15-16
The SVOR Lifeguard Cadet course is uniquely designed for 15 year-olds who have taken the Junior Lifeguard Program and want to continue. This class promotes beach safety and awareness, trains individuals to become future ocean lifeguards. 15 year olds are eligible to become Red Cross pool or Bayfront lifeguards and are encouraged to pursuit receiving an ocean lifeguard certification upon turning 16. Cadets also have the opportunity to compete at local competitions.