Lifeguard Training Course at SUNY Plattsburgh

Non-Credit Lifeguard/Waterfront Training

Successful completion of all components of the course (Lifeguarding/Waterfront/First Aid & CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer) will allow a student to apply for any lifeguard position in a pool or waterfront.

Cost: $175

Fall 2008 Lifeguard Training Course (Open to the public)

Section 1

Dates of Course: September 14 - November 2 Sundays (10 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
No Classes October 12
Classes may not be held during high school fall break- discussed first class
Register by: September 12

Spring 2009 Lifeguard Training Course (Open to the public)

Section 2

Dates of Course: February 1 - March 8 Sundays ( 10 am - 5) & Wednesdays ( 7:00 - 9:30 pm)
No Classes High School Winter Break (February 15 & 18)
Register by: January 30

Section 3

Dates of Course: April 1 - May 6 Sundays ( 10 am - 5) & Wednesdays ( 7:00 - 9:30 pm )
No class Easter Sunday April 12. Classes may not be held during high School break- discussed first class
Register by: March 30

General Information

Passing all course requirements will certify the student in
Lifeguarding/Waterfront/First Aid (3 year certification)
CPR for Professional Rescuer/AED (1 year certification)
Who May Enroll? Must be 15 years of age and is open to the public
Cost: $175.00 (Includes course fees and materials)
Attendance Policy: To qualify for certification, students must attend all classes. NO ABSENCES

Pre-Requisites

Participants must pass swim test given first class period
550 yards (200 front crawl with rhythmic breathing, 200 breaststroke using a pull, breathe, kick and glide sequence, 150 either front crawl or breaststroke
20 yard swim, surface dive to retrieve a 10# brick from depth of 7-10 feet and swim back(1 minute 40 seconds)
Swim 5 yards, submerge and retrieve three dive rings placed 5 yards apart in 4-7 feet of water; resurface and swim 5 yards to side of the pool.

How to Register

Download Lifeguard Training Enrollment Form (pdf file size 58.9kb)
Note: this document requires Acrobat Reader, which is available as a free download .
Bring enrollment form and registration fee to 314 Memorial Hall (main office). View Campus Map .
Enrollments will be accepted Monday - Friday (8:30 a.m. - noon and 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.)
Checks must be made payable to: Plattsburgh State.
Mail enrollment form and registration fee to Department of Sport and Wellness, 101 Broad Street, Plattsburgh State, Plattsburgh, NY 12901.
Enrollments will be accepted on a first-come-first-enrolled basis.
You will only be contacted if we are unable to enroll the student.

Refund Policy

Anyone who enrolls and does not pass the preliminary swim test will be given a full refund of college fees minus a $15.00 processing charge. Once enrolled there will be absolutely no refund of the Plattsburgh State or Red Cross fees.

Contact Information

For more information about Recreational Sports at Plattsburgh State, please contact:

Mrs. Leith Bardon, Recreational Sports Director
Recreation, Intramurals & Club Sports
314 Memorial Hall
Department of Sports and Wellness
101 Broad Street
Plattsburgh NY 12901

Phone: (518) 564-4150
Fax: (518) 564-4155
E-mail: bardonle@plattsburgh.edu