2020 Lifeguard Training

All Classes and training will abide by social distancing and COVID-19 safety guidelines. Candidates should be wearing face mask to class (except when we are swimming)

Courses Include: Introduction and organization, injury prevention, rules and regulations, emergency planning, first aid, practical skills, and a written test. The surf course includes an additional 8 hours of training on special conditions of ocean lifeguarding. (Both these courses have been approved by the New York State Health Department as meeting the state’s guidelines for lifeguard training.)

Age: Anyone age 16 or over who wishes to work as a lifeguard. Above average swimming ability and physical condition required. Any individual who has not completed a state-approved lifeguard training program, as well as anyone whose previous certification has been expired for more than 12 months, must complete a full course in order to be certified to work as a lifeguard in Suffolk County.

Fee: Residents $200 Non-Residents $250
Place: Hampton Bays Community Center, 25 Ponquogue Ave. and at beach locations.
Students will be given schedule at first class.

PLEASE NOTE: CPR training & testing must be completed in addition to either course. You must register separately for CPR and space is limited. We suggest you register for CPR when you register for lifeguard training.

2020 Lifeguard & CPR Training Dates

SURF - PROGRAM 2 (EAST/WEST BEACHES)
June 16, Hampton Bays Community Center - 6:00 - 9:30 p.m.
June 18, Hampton Bays Community Center - 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Lifeguard Skill Training Dates
- June 22 east / west beaches times to be determined (3 hours)
- June 23 east/ west beaches times to be determined (3 hours)
- June 24 east / west beaches times to be determined (3 hours)
- June 25 east / west beaches times to be determined (3 hours)
- June 26 Ponquogue Beach 2pm-5pm (3 hours)

June 29, Hampton Bays Community Center - 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Surf Test #1: Wednesday, July 1, Ponquogue Beach - 8:00 a.m.
Surf Test #2: Friday, July 3, Ponquogue Beach – 8:00 a.m. (If Needed)

ALL CLASSES/TEST ARE HELD RAIN OR SHINE

Lifeguard C.P.R. Training
Course includes training in the use of AEDs.

Full Course
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Must attend all three classes)
Place: Hampton Bays Community Center, 25 Ponquogue Avenue
Dates: June 30, July 1, July 6
Fees: Residents $90 Non-Residents $110 (Includes book fee) 

Please Note:
You must have received your CPR certification through one of our CPR training courses in order to be eligible to renew your certification through one of our re-certification courses. 

Re-Certification Courses (for returning lifeguard staff only)
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (All Classes)
Place: Hampton Bays Community Center, 25 Ponquogue Avenue
Fee: Residents $40 Non-Residents $60 

• Session 1: July 8

• Session 2:  July 13

• Session 3:  July 15

• Session 4: July 20

• Session 5:  July 22

• Session 6:  July 27

• Session 7:  July 29

 Apply for Lifeguard Positions

Now’s your chance to become a lifeguard in the Town of Southampton.

Come work at one of our beautiful beaches and have fun in the sun while doing it.  We offer a competitive intro salary and the option to enroll in the New York State Employees Retirement System (NYSER)