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Learn to Be a Lifeguard, or Recertify!

Lifeguard Courses

Monticello, NY – The Sullivan County Parks, Recreation & Beautification Department is offering American Red Cross Blended Learning: Lifeguard Courses, Lifeguard Recertification Courses, and CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers Recertification Courses!

Throughout May and June 2025, Sullivan County’s Assistant Recreation Director Fiona Feltman will give these courses in the Fallsburg Jr./Sr. High School Indoor Pool (115 Brickman Rd, Fallsburg).

Lifeguard/Lifeguard Recertification Courses

New Lifeguard Candidates must be 15 years old by the last day of the course. Recertifying Lifeguards must bring their current certification. Participants must be able to complete the prerequisite swim test.

Lifeguard Certification course is $350 for Sullivan County Residents/$400 for Non-Residents.

Lifeguard Recertification course is $175 for Sullivan County Residents/$225 for Non-Residents.

Upon successful completion, certification will include: Lifeguarding (Deep Water), CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens Training.

CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers (CPRO) Recertification Courses

Participants must bring current certification. CPRO Recertification is $100 for Sullivan County Residents/$125 for Non-Residents. Upon successful completion, certification will include:

CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Bloodborne Pathogens Training.

See a full list of course dates offered and the registration form at the Parks & Recreation Department in the County Government Center or at https://www.sullivanny.gov/Departments/ParksRecreation.

Questions? Reach out to the Parks, Recreation & Beautification office at 845-807-0287 or email scparks@sullivanny.gov.