Lifeguarding

🛟 Lifeguarding Certification Program

Offered at Hauppauge High School – In Affiliation with the American Red Cross

🔹 Program Overview

The Hauppauge Lifeguarding Program is a comprehensive training course affiliated with the American Red Cross, designed to certify individuals in lifeguarding, CPR, and First Aid. Taught by certified Red Cross instructors, this course equips participants with the knowledge and skills needed to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies in both pool and waterpark environments.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will earn an official American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification—a nationally recognized credential required for employment as a professional lifeguard.

📘 Course Includes:

• Lifeguarding skills: water rescues, surveillance, and emergency response

• First Aid and CPR/AED for professional rescuers

• Hands-on instruction, skills practice, and final written and in-water exams

✅ Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be 15 years of age or older by the final day of the course

• Must successfully complete a prerequisite swim test (details will be provided upon registration)

💵 Cost & Schedule:

• Course Fee:

Residents Course Fee = $300 

Non Residents Course Fee = $350

Additional Certification and Supply Fee $100

*Please write 2 separate checks

• Dates & Times: 

Registration: Thursday, December 11th  7pm for Residents and Non-Residents

LG Classes Dates and times: 6pm to 9pm  

December 11th, 18th

January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, 

February 5th, 12th, 26th, 

March 6th

📩 Interested in Joining?

To receive more information or to be added to the interest list, please contact us:

📧 Email: hauppaugelts@gmail.com
📞 Phone: (631) 761-8290

This certification opens the door to lifeguarding jobs at pools, camps, waterparks, and more. Get trained. Be prepared. Start your journey as a certified lifeguard today.