American Red Cross Shallow Water Lifeguarding Certification
Entry-Level Training – Multiple NYC & Freeport, NY Locations!

Are you ready to step into an essential safety role at pools, splash pads, water parks, and other shallow-water venues? The American Red Cross Shallow Water Lifeguarding course is your gateway to acquiring the critical knowledge and hands‑on skills needed to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies in water depths up to five feet. Designed for entry‑level participants, this program teaches you not only how to keep swimmers safe but also how to care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and sudden illnesses until EMS arrives on scene.

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What You’ll Learn

Preventive Surveillance & Safety Protocols

  • Effective scanning techniques and zone coverage in shallow water

  • Recognizing hazards unique to shallow‑water environments, such as slippery edges, water vortexes, and uneven pool bottoms

  • Communication strategies with staff and swimmers to enforce safety rules

Water Rescue Skills (Shallow‑Water Focused)

  • Reach and assist techniques using rescue tubes and poles

  • Safe approaches to distressed victims in waist‑to‑chest‑deep water

  • Simulated victim support and in‑water removal to poolside

Emergency Response & First Aid

  • High‑quality CPR for adults, children, and infants

  • Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) specifically in poolside scenarios

  • First Aid for cuts, scrapes, spinal injuries, and sudden illnesses (seizures, heat‑related emergencies)

Team Dynamics & Professionalism

  • Coordinating rescue efforts with multiple lifeguards

  • Delegating roles during multi‑victim incidents

  • Maintaining composure and clear communication under pressure

Blended Learning Format

  1. Online Pre‑Course
    Upon registration, you’ll get immediate access to the online learning modules. Cover fundamental concepts—pool safety, victim assessment, rescue equipment—at your own pace before the hands‑on labs.

  2. In‑Person Skills Session
    Join us at one of our conveniently located training sites throughout New York City or Freeport, NY for immersive, instructor‑led practical exercises. Demonstrate and refine your new skills under expert guidance.

Why You Must Act Now

🚨 Limited Class Sizes: To ensure high‑quality instruction and personalized feedback, each session is capped at a small number of participants. With summer recreation programs gearing up, spots in our NYC and Freeport classes are filling rapidly.

🚨 Seasonal Demand: Communities across the city and Long Island are recruiting shallow water guards in anticipation of peak swim season. Employers—from YMCAs to day camps—require current lifeguard credentials well before opening day.

🚨 Certification Validity: A valid American Red Cross certification is often mandatory for employment and volunteer positions. Don’t risk missing application deadlines or facing periods of ineligibility due to expired credentials.

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