
The ocean stirs the heart, inspires the imagination and brings eternal joy to the soul ____Robert Wyland
LIFEGUARD TRAINING PROGRAMS
2023
Surf Level 1 Ocean Lifeguards - authorized by Suffolk County
YOU MUST TRAIN WITH US TO BE CERTIFIED BY US!
RAIN OR SHINE
If it's raining without thunder and lightning, regular training is on.
If it's pouring or a thunderstorm technical and important classroom information will be taught under the the pavilion at Coopers.
Please Click below to Sign Up
for Ocean Lifeguard Programs
Ocean Lifeguard Training & Certification Courses
Tuesdays & Thursdays
5:30PM-8:00PM
at Coopers Beach
Southampton
1st Time Ocean Lifeguard Certification Dates:
Class 1 - Tuesday, June 20
Class 2 - Thursday, June 22
Class 3 - Tuesday, June 27
Class 4 - Thursday, June 29
NO CLASS - Tuesday, July 4 - NO CLASS
Class 5 - Thursday, July 6
Class 6 - Tuesday, July 11
Class 7 - Thursday, July 13
Class 8 - Tuesday, July 18
Class 9 - Thursday, July 20
x-tra - Saturday July 22 - 10:30AM
Class 10 - Tuesday, July 25
Class 11 - Saturday, July 29 (make-up class - pre-test evaluation class - 10:30 AM)
Class 12 - Thursday, Aug 3 (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 - Tuesday, August 8 - 8:00AM
Test 2 - Thursday, August 24 - 8:00AM
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 read the Lifeguard Training Manual before the written exam. Manual will be downloadable, once you start the course
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
Training officers may create additional make-up classes for dedicated participants intend to take the certification final exams (written & practical) to become certified ocean lifeguards, who had legitimate excuses for missing classes .
To inquire about additional make-up classes, or if you have any questions or concerns
Contact: Chief Alex King
(631) 488-0474
Ocean Lifeguard Training Re-Certification Courses
Tuesdays & Thursdays
5:30PM-8:00PM
at Coopers Beach
Course 1 - Re-Certification Ocean Lifeguard Dates:
Class 1 - Tuesday, June 13
Class 2 - Thursday, June 15
Class 3 - Tuesday, June 20
Class 4 - Thursday, June 22
Class 5 - Tuesday, June 27
Class 6 - Thursday, June 29 (make-up class, evaluation class - pre-test class)
No Class - Tuesday, July 4 - No Class
Class 7 - Thursday, July 6 (make-up class, evaluation class - pre-test class)
Final Practical & Written Exam Date: TBD
Course 2 - Re-Certification Ocean Lifeguard Dates:
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, Aug 3 (make-up class - pre-test evaluation class)
Training will continue Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30PM at Coopers through September
Final Practical & Written Exam Dates:
Recert Test 2 - Tuesday, August 8 - 8:00AM
Recert Test 3 - Thursday, August 24 - 8:00AM
Recert Test 4 - Friday, September 22 time TBD
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
Training officers may create additional make-up classes for lifeguards who need to recertify who have legitimate excuses for missing classes.
To inquire about additional make-up classes, or for any questions or concerns
Contact: Chief Alex King
(631) 488-0474
Lifeguard Swim Training Prep
for Certification Course
If you need help improving your swimming
for lifeguard certification
come train with us
before the certification course
or any time
Every Tuesday & Thursday
5:30PM-7:30PM
at Coopers Beach
throughout the Summer
starting May 4th - Sept 14th 2023
&
in the Fall
5:00PM-6:00PM
Sept 19th - October 26 2023
(Notification of additional trainings throughout the year will be via email)
Please Click below to Sign Up
for Ocean Lifeguard Programs
Certification Courses
for Lifeguards
DATES COMING
(If you are looking to get CPR certified PLEASE CONTACT US)
WE BELIEVE THAT EVERYONE SHOULD SWIM!
PLEASE FEEL CONTACT US IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS