
The ocean stirs the heart, inspires the imagination and brings eternal joy to the soul ____Robert Wyland
LIFEGUARD TRAINING PROGRAMS
2025
(dates subject to change • with notice)
OCEAN LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION COURSE INFO
Surf Level 1 Ocean Lifeguard Certification - authorized by Suffolk County
YOU MUST TRAIN WITH US TO BE CERTIFIED BY US!
RAIN OR SHINE
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If it's raining without thunder and lightning, regular training is on.
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If it's pouring or a there is a thunderstorm please meet under pavilion at Coopers. The will focus will be on technical and important classroom information.
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FEES
Ocean Lifeguard Certification Course Fee:
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$165 for 1st time non-members
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$65 for rectifying non-members
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There is no certification fee for active Southampton Village Ocean Rescue Members, or current Coopers LIfeguards
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Southampton High School Students' fees will be covered by a donation
Bring checks to Lifeguard training payable to the Village of Southampton
CPR is required for lifeguards in New York State ANNUALLY
CPR Fee:
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$65 SVOR Red Cross CPR class (includes pocket mask)
(this is not included in the Ocean Lifeguard Cert Fee)
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There is no certification fee for active Southampton Village Ocean Rescue Members, or currrent Coopers LIfeguards
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Southampton High School Students' fees will be covered by a donation
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IN ORDER TO TAKE THE OCEAN LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION TEST PLEASE HAVE A DOCTOR SIGN THE MEDICAL FORM
(within 90 days prior to the ocean lifeguard test)
Click to Download Medical Form Below
SCHEDULE
Ocean Lifeguard Training & Certification Courses
Coopers Beach
Southampton
Course 1: Ocean Lifeguard First Time Certification Schedule:
3:30PM-6:00PM
Class 1 - Tuesday, May 27
Class 2 - Wednesday May 28
Class 3 - Thursday, May 29
Class 4 - Friday, May 30
Class 5 - Monday, June 2
Class 6 - Tuesday, June 3
Class 7 - Wednesday, June 4
Class 8 - Thursday, June 5
Class 9 - Monday, June 9
Class 10 - Tuesday, June 10
Class 11 - Wednesday, June 11 (make-up class - pre-test evaluation class)
Class 12 - Thursday, June 12 (make-up class - pre-test evaluation class)
Final Practical & Written Exam Dates:
Test 1 - Saturday June 14th - 8:00AM
(Possible 2nd Test date will be scheduled if needed)
Course 2: Ocean Lifeguard 1st Time Certification Schedule:
Tuesdays & Thurdays
5:30PM-8:00PM
Class 1 - Tuesday, June 17
Class 2 - Thursday, June 19
Class 3 - Tuesday, June 24
Class 4 - Thursday, June 26
Class 5 - Tuesday, July 1
Class 6 - Thursday, July 3
Class 7 - Tuesday, July 8
Class 7 - Thursday, July 9
Class 8 - Tuesday, July 15
Class 9 - Thursday, July 17
Class 10 - Tuesday, July 22
Class 11 - Thursday, July 24 (make-up class - pre-test evaluation class)
Class 12 - Tuesday July 29 (make-up class - pre-test evaluation class)
Training will continue Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30PM at Coopers through September
Final Practical & Written Exam Dates:
Test 1 - Monday, August 4 - 8:00AM
Test 2 - Monday, August 11 - 8:00AM (tentative date)
REQUIREMENTS
REQUIREMENTS - 1st Time Certifications
Participants must:
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Be 16 years of age by the scheduled test date
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Complete a medical exam within 90 days prior to the test date
Download Medical Form (must use this medical form)
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1st time certifying participant must attend a minimum of 10 complete training classes & can only miss 2 classes & those 2 classes cannot be consecutive classes
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Certifying lifeguards are responsible to read the Lifeguard Training Manual before the written exam. The manual will be downloadable, once the fee is paid and you have started the course.
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CPR certify • Lifeguards in New York State are required to CPR certify annually. (acceptable CPR courses: equivalent to Red Cross for the Professional Rescuer / American Heart)
INITIAL EVALUATIONS - SWIMMING SKILL LEVEL
Initial Evaluations take place on the student’s first day, at the start of the class – during the first 30 minutes. Participants must be evaluated for swimming skills before beginning this course.
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Must be able swim 50 yards in 35 seconds), without the use of goggles / fins, OR possess a current American Red Cross (ARC) Level II (Still Water or waterfront) Certification
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Must successfully complete the prerequisite skills evaluation. (Failure to have attained the appropriate skill level could pose a safety threat to themselves and to others in the class)
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Be able to swim 300 yards front crawl in the ocean, continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing without goggles or fins.
MAKE-UP CLASSES
Under extreme circumstances training officers may create additional make-up classes for dedicated participants who intend to take the certification final exams (written & practical) to become certified ocean lifeguards, who had legitimate excuses for missing classes.
PLEASE TRY TO COME TO SCHEDULED CLASSES! 2 Makeups are built in!
To inquire about additional make-up classes, or if you have any questions or concerns
Contact: SVOR Chief Alex King
(631) 488-0474
SCHEDULE
Ocean Lifeguard Training Re-Certification Courses
3:30PM-6:00PM
Course 1 - Ocean Lifeguard Re-Certification Schedule:
Class 1 - Tuesday, June 4
Class 2 - Wednesday, June 5
Class 3 - Thursday, June 6
Class 4 - Monday, June 10
Class 5 - Tuesday, June 11
Class 6 - Wednesday, June 12 (make-up class - pre-test evaluation class)
Class 7 - Thursday, June 13 (make-up class - pre-test evaluation class)
Final Practical & Written Exam Dates:
Test 1 - Tuesday, Saturday June 14th - 8:00AM
Test 2 - Time and Date TBD
Tuesdays & Thurdays
5:30PM-8:00PM
Course 2 - Ocean Lifeguard Re-Certification Schedule:
Class 1 - Tuesday, July 11
Class 2 - Thursday, July 13
Class 3 - Tuesday, July 18
Class 4 - Thursday, July 20
Class 5 - Tuesday, July 25
Class 6 - Saturday, July 29 (make-up class - pre-test evaluation class - 10:30 AM)
Class 7 - Tuesday, July 30 (make-up class - pre-test evaluation class)
Training will continue Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30PM at Coopers through September
Final Practical & Written Exam Dates:
Test 1 - Monday, August 4 - 8:00AM
Test 2 - Monday, August 11 - 8:00AM (tentative date)
REQUIREMENTS
REQUIREMENTS - Recertifications
Participants must:
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Complete a medical exam within 90 days prior to the test date
Download Medical Form (must use this medical form)
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Re-certifying Lifeguards must attend a minimum of the complete training classes 1-5 with a possibility of 1 make-up class either complete class 6 or 7
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Re-certifying lifeguards are responsible read the Lifeguard Training Manual before the written exam. Manual will be downloadable, once you start the course.
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Certification must NOT have lapsed. If certification lapses lifeguard must take the full 1st time Surf Level 1 Lifeguard certification course
MAKE-UP CLASSES
Under extreme circumstances training officers may create additional make-up classes for lifeguards who need to recertify who have legitimate excuses for missing classes.
PLEASE TRY TO COME TO SCHEDULED CLASSES! 2 Makeups are built in!
To inquire about additional make-up classes, or if you have any questions or concerns
Contact: SVOR Chief Alex King
(631) 488-0474
2025 SWIM TRAINING PREP FOR LIFEGUADS
To improve swimming,
build endurance and/or work on stroke technique
COME SWIM WITH US ON
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS
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Dates, Times & Locations
EMAIL SVOceanRescue@gmail.com
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WE BELIEVE THAT EVERYONE SHOULD SWIM!
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