American Red Cross
Lifeguard Mangement
NYS / NJS In-Person Testing
$80
The American Red Cross Lifeguard Management online course is designed to prepare aquatic professionals to effectively manage lifeguards and help keep patrons, staff and facilities safe. This interactive online course includes video lessons, scenariobased activities and a final exam. The course includes six lessons with an increased emphasis on safety and the role of the lifeguard manager. A more practical, real-life focus is presented through photos, illustrations, motion graphics, subject matter expert testimonials and activities. The course comes with an eBook, as well as a resources section that houses videos, downloadable in-service training resources, sample forms and links to relevant websites. The revised course is offered in an online format and includes an optional in-person supplement. An in-person test designed to meet New York State Aquatic Director for Children’s Camp Bathing Facility requirements is also available on American Red Cross Learning Center.
PREREQUISITES
CURRENT AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD MANAGEMENT ONLINE CERTIFICATE THAT HAS BEEN COMPLETED NO MORE THAN 90 DAYS.
NEW YORK STATE SUPPLEMENT
The New York State Department of Public Health requires individuals who wish to meet the Camp Aquatics Director for NYS Children’s Camp Bathing Facilities requirement to complete an in-person test after completing the Lifeguard Management Online Course. To participate in this in-person testing for the written exam, each participant must have a current American Red Cross Lifeguard Management certificate that has been completed no more than 90 days prior to the in-person testing session. Successful participants will receive a certificate that is valid for 2 years from the date of the in-person testing session. To meet the New York state requirement, participants must present the Lifeguard Management certificate and the Lifeguard Management Testing Session certificate.
CERTIFICATION AWARDED / VALIDITY PERIOD
NEW JERSEY STATE SUPPLEMENT
The State of New Jersey Department of Health requires individuals who wish to meet the Pool Director Certification requirement to complete the Lifeguard Management In-Person Supplement Course after completing the Lifeguard Management Online Course. During the in-person supplement course, individuals will be required to take the written test in person. The Lifeguard Management In-Person Exam for New Jersey, answer key and answer sheet are available on Instructor’s Corner. To meet the New Jersey requirement, participants must present the Lifeguard Management certificate and the Lifeguard Management In-Person Supplement certificate.
LIFEGUARD MANAGEMENT TESTING SESSION AND LIFEGUARD MANAGEMENT IN-PERSON EXAM IS VALID FOR 2 YEARS.