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CAMP AQUATICS DIRECTORfor NYS Children's Camp Bathing FacilitiesFact Sheet – February 2022(Go to www.health.ny.gov to view most current certification list)A camp aquatics director must oversee all swimming activities that occur at swimming pools and bathingbeaches operated as part of a children’s camp. This person shall supervise lifeguards and other requiredstaff during swimming activities and implement the camp safety plan. The camp aquatics director must: be at least 21 years of agehave a minimum of: one season of previous experience as a camp aquatics director at a New York State children’scamp; or two seasons of previous experience consisting of at least 12 weeks as a children’s camplifeguard which had more than one lifeguard supervising it at a time; or 18 weeks of previous experience as a lifeguard at a swimming pool or bathing beach, whichhad more than one lifeguard supervising it at a time.hold an accepted and current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate as listed on theFact Sheet entitled “Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification for NYS Children’sCamps and NYS Bathing Facilities”annually review and document the review of the camp’s safety plan for swimmingpossess current certification in a training course for lifeguard supervision and management asdescribed below:Acceptable Lifeguard Supervision and Management Courses(Certifications are valid for the time period specified by the provider, but maynot exceed three years from the date of course completion.)ProviderAmerican Red Cross (ARC)Lifeguard Management (LGM) certifications: LGM is only offered online. In-person testing is required andobtained through ARC Lifeguarding Instructors that are ARCAuthorized Providers.Certification expiration date is based on the LGM certificate, notthe in-person testing certificate date. Certifications without anexpiration date are not valid.Certification Title Lifeguard Management – certifications mustbe accompanied by a separate certificationindicating in-person testing session. Lifeguarding Instructor Waterfront Lifeguarding InstructorAmerican Aquatics Safety Training Aquatic Supervisor (LifeguardManagement, Pool Activity Leader)Boy Scouts of America Aquatics Instructor, BSANew York State Department of EnvironmentalConservation New York State Lifeguard ManagementYMCA Lifeguard SupervisorAn Aquatics Director may not perform lifeguard duties unless currently certified as a qualified lifeguard, orassess swimming ability unless currently certified as a progressive swimming instructor (see correspondingFact Sheets available at www.health.ny.gov or from your local health department).
Camp Trip Swimming Program Safety Certificationsfor NYS Children’s CampsFact Sheet – February 2022(Go to www.health.ny.gov to view the most current certification list)When swimming is conducted during a camp trip to an aquatics facility that issupervised by qualified lifeguard(s), the camp must supply one additional lifeguard or astaff member possessing training in Children’s Camp Swimming Program Safety foreach 25 campers at the swimming activity (See Aquatic Certifications Fact Sheet for alist of qualified lifeguard certifications). A camp supplied lifeguard or staff trained inswimming safety is not required for aquatic amusement park activities that allow onlyone or two patrons in the water at a time and the activity water depth does not exceedchest deep for non-swimmers.The following courses have been accepted by the Department as meeting or exceedingcourse standards for training in Children’s Camp Swimming Program Safety specified inSection 7-2.11(a)(4)(iv)(a) of the State Sanitary Code:ProviderAmerican Red Cross (ARC)Lifeguard Management (LGM) certifications: LGM is only offered online. In-person testing is requiredand obtained through ARC Lifeguarding Instructors that areARC Authorized Providers.Certification expiration date is based on the LGMcertificate, not the in-person testing certificate date.Certifications without an expiration date are not valid.Certification Title* Lifeguard Management – certificationsmust be accompanied by a separatecertification indicating in-person testingsession. Lifeguarding Instructor Waterfront Lifeguarding InstructorAmerican Red Cross on Long Island Pool Activity LeaderAmerican Aquatics Safety Training Aquatic Supervisor (LifeguardManagement, Pool Activity Leader)Boy Scouts of America Aquatics SupervisionYMCA Lifeguard Supervisor* Certifications are valid for the time period specified by the certifying agency but may notexceed a consecutive three-year period from course completion.
CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) CERTIFICATIONfor NYS Children's Camps and NYS Bathing FacilitiesFact Sheet – February 2022(Go to www.health.ny.gov to view the most current certification list)The New York State Sanitary Code (SSC) requires certain staff to possess a valid two-rescuer CPRcertification in a course accepted by the Department as providing an adequate level of training as follows: Children’s Camps (Subpart 7-2 of the SSC) - CPR certification is required for the health director andother staff specified in sections 7-2.8 and 7-2.11(a)(5), aquatics director, lifeguards, and certain trip andactivity leaders1. Swimming Pools and Bathing Beaches (Part 6 of the SSC) - CPR certification is required for alllifeguards (Supervision Levels I, IIa, IIb).CPR CERTIFICATIONS ARE VALID FOR 1 YEAR FROM THE DATE OF CERTIFICATION, REGARDLESSOF EXPIRATION DATE ON CARDAccepted CoursesLifeguard Certifications listed on the Aquatic Certifications Fact Sheet with the notation “Separate certificate for CPR is notrequired in the first year of certification” are also acceptable CPR certifications for the first year of the lifeguard certification.ProviderAmerican Heart Association BLS Instructor BLS Provider (Course title - Basic Life Support)American Lifeguard Association CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Instructor LedAmerican Aquatics and Safety Training*Certifications containing “Recertification” in the titleare also validAmerican Red Cross*Any certification title containing the following wordingis acceptable, including “Review” or “Challenge”: “CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers”; or “Basic Life Support”1Certification Title CPR/AED for BLS Providers* CPR/AED for the Professionals* CPR/AED for Lifeguards* CPR/AED, Advanced First Aid* CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers* Basic Life Support*American Safety & Health Institute Basic Life Support BLS for Healthcare Providers andProfessional RescuersEllis & Associates Health Care Provider BLS (CPR & AED)Emergency Care and Safety Institute Health Care Provider CPR & AEDEMS Safety Services, Inc. (EMS Safety) BLS for Healthcare Providers - Certification must indicate thatAdult CPR, Child CPR, and Infant CPR were taughtHeart & Stroke Foundation of Canada BLS HCP Heartsaver (C) Provider BLS Provider Healthcare professional/AED (C) 5HNational Safety Council Basic Life Support for Healthcare & Professional RescuersNew York City Department of Parks &Recreation Municipal CPR: Basic Life SupportNew York State Department ofEnvironmental Conservation CPR/AED for Lifeguards, Camp Counselors and CampDirectorsRegional Emergency Medical ServicesCouncil of New York City CPR PLUSSt. John Ambulance Canada CPR Level C & AEDA trip leader of a camp trip that includes an activity where emergency medical care is not readily available or an activity such aswilderness hiking, rock climbing, camping, horseback riding, bicycling, swimming and/or boating shall possess or be accompaniedby staff who possess certification in a course listed on this Fact Sheet.An activity leader of an activity on the camp property where other CPR certified staff is not readily available shall possess or beaccompanied by staff who possess certification in a course listed on this Fact Sheet.
FIRST AID CERTIFICATIONSfor NYS Children’s Camp StaffFact Sheet – February 2022(Go to www.health.ny.gov to view most current certification list)Subpart 7-2 of the State Sanitary Code requires the health director, other staff specified in section 7-2.8, and certain camptrip and activity leaders1 to possess valid certification in first aid. The courses listed below have been accepted by theDepartment as being equivalent to or exceeding first aid course standards specified in Section 7-2.2(m). Some medicalpersonnel may possess training and experience that is equivalent to or exceeds this certification requirement.Documentation demonstrating training should be submitted to the local permit-issuing official for evaluation.Acceptable certifications for camp CPR staff are listed on the Fact Sheet titled Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Certification for NYS Children’s Camps and NYS Bathing Facilities.Accepted Courses(First Aid certifications are valid for the time period specified by the provider, but may not exceed three years fromthe date of course completion.)ProviderAmerican Red CrossCertification Title Emergency Medical Response – Title may include “Review” or “Challenge” Responding to Emergencies – Any certification title containing the wording “Respondingto Emergencies” is acceptable, including “Review” or “Challenge” Wilderness and Remote First Aid Advanced First Aid – Certification must be accompanied by a Recognition of Participationin the ASHI training program approved by the New York State Department of HealthAmerican Safety & Health Institute Wilderness First AidCanadian Red Cross Society Standard First Aid & CPREmergency Care and Safety Institute Advanced First Aid Emergency Medical Responder Wilderness First Aid BSA (16 hours) (course title – Boy Scouts of America WildernessFirst Aid) Wilderness First Aid Basic Wilderness First Aid Standard Wilderness First Aid Advanced LevelNational Association for Search andRescue Wilderness First AidNational Registry of EmergencyMedical Technicians2 National Safety Council Emergency Medical Response Advanced First Aid (course title – Advanced First Aid, CPR & AED)National Ski Patrol Outdoor Emergency Care TechnicianNew York State Department ofEnvironmental Conservation Summer Camp First Aid for Camp Counselors and Camp DirectorsNew York State Department of Health Emergency Medical ResponderEmergency Medical TechnicianAdvanced Emergency Medical TechnicianParamedicCertified First ResponderEMT – BasicAdvanced Emergency Medical TechnicianCritical CareParamedicPage 1 of 2
NOLS Wilderness Medicine Institute(formerly Wilderness Medicine Institute ofthe National Outdoor Leadership School) Wilderness Advanced First Aid Wilderness First Responder Wilderness EMTSt. John Ambulance Canada Medical First Responder Emergency Medical Responder Standard First AidSOLO Wilderness EmergencyMedicine Wilderness First Aid Wilderness First Responder Wilderness EMTWilderness Medical Associates Wilderness Advanced First AidWilderness First ResponderWilderness EMTWilderness First Aid1A trip leader of a camp trip that includes an activity where emergency medical care is not readily available or an activity such as wildernesshiking, rock climbing, camping, horseback riding, bicycling, swimming and/or boating shall possess or be accompanied by staff who possesscertifications in one of the above acceptable courses; for camp trip swimming activities where emergency medical care is readily available, thecertifications listed below may be substituted.An activity leader of an activity on the camp property where other staff certified in first aid in accordance with Section 7 -2.8 of Subpart 7-2 is notreadily available, shall possess or be accompanied by staff who possess certifications in one of the above acceptable courses.2Most states utilize the National curriculum for their EMT certifications. Individuals that can provide proof that their state utilizes the Nationalcurriculum may be accepted. EMT certifications from states that do not utilize the National curriculum may be accepted on a case-by-case basis.Page 2 of 2
Learn-to-Swim Programsfor NYS Children's CampsFact Sheet – February 2022(Go to www.health.ny.gov to view most current certification list)Subpart 7-2 of the State Sanitary Code allows non-swimmers to enter water that ischest deep or greater when participating in a learn-to-swim program that has beendetermined to use a supervision protocol which protects campers from injury ordrowning. The following programs have been determined to be acceptable:Acceptable Programs*American Red CrossBoy Scouts of AmericaOrchard Park RecreationPADIStarfish AquaticsYMCA Instructors must possess current certification as a progressive swimminginstructor (PSI) in the program being utilized to teach swimming. Qualified lifeguards must supervise learn-to-swim programs. A PSI may notperform lifeguard duties unless currently certified as a qualified lifeguard (see"Aquatic Certification" fact sheet) and he/she is not concurrently performingteaching duties. A Buddy System and Board System (or equivalent) of supervising and checkingbathers must be implemented during all swimming activities including learn-toswim programs.* Children’s camps may utilize learn-to-swim programs that are not listed above to teachswimming at camp; however, non-swimmers must be restricted to water that is less than chestdeep at all times.
AQUATIC CERTIFICATIONSfor NYS Bathing FacilitiesFact Sheet – February 2022(Go to www.health.ny.gov to view most current certification list)Standards for aquatic/lifeguard certifications are contained in New York State Sanitary Codes (SSC) Subpart 6-1, Section 6-1.31,Swimming Pools; Subpart 6-2, Section 6-2.20, Bathing Beaches; and Subpart 7-2, Section 7-2.5(g), Children’s Camps. When theSSC requires "lifeguard supervision" or a "qualified lifeguard" at a bathing facility, an approved lifeguard certification SPECIFIC tothe type of bathing facility is required.NOTE: All lifeguards must possess separate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification in an approved course listedon the NYS CPR fact sheet unless otherwise indicated in the below table. All CPR certificates are valid for 1 yearfrom course completion, regardless of the expiration date noted on the card. Lifeguard certifications shall be valid for the time period specified by the certifying agency, but may not exceed a consecutive3-year period from course completion. Multiyear lifeguard certifications that include CPR require a CPR certification eachyear. Children's camp lifeguards must be at least 17 years of age, except; A maximum of 50% of the required lifeguards on duty may be 16 years of age; Lifeguards for wilderness swimming must be at least 18 years of age. Supervising lifeguards must possess at least Supervision Level IIb certification, be at least 18 years old, and have at least 2seasons of lifeguarding experience.ACCEPTED COURSESPROVIDERCERTIFICATION TITLESUPERVISION LEVELMarked boxes indicate acceptabilityLevel II bLevel ILevel II aPool &SurfPool OnlyBeachAmerican Red Cross (ARC)Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED*XLIFEGUARDING AND FIRST AID CERTIFICATIONS AREVALID FOR 2 YEARS FROM DATE OF ISSUANCE.Lifeguarding, Waterpark Skills/First Aid/CPR/AED*,†XA SEPARATE CERTIFICATE FOR CPR IS NOT REQUIREDIN FIRST YEAR OF CERTIFICATION.Lifeguarding Basic-Level test for LifeguardingInstructorsX*CERTIFICATION TITLES THAT INCLUDE “REVIEW” AREACCEPTABLE.Lifeguarding, Waterfront Skills/First Aid/CPR/AED*,†XXA SEPARATE CERTIFICATE ACCOMPANYING THELIFEGUARDING/FIRST AID/CPR/AED CERTIFICATE.Lifeguarding Basic-Level test for LifeguardingInstructors with Waterfront Skills CertificateXXAmerican Lifeguard Association (ALA)Professional Lifeguarding - Instructor LedXCERTIFICATE MUST STATE THE WORDS “INSTRUCTORLED”.Waterpark Lifeguarding - Instructor LedXAmerican Aquatics & Safety TrainingLifeguard, CPR/AED, First Aid**CERTIFICATIONS CONTAINING “RECERTIFICATION” INLifeguard, Waterfront, CPR/AED, First Aid*XXWaterfront Lifeguard*XXLifeguard, BSAXXAquatics Instructor, BSAXXXX†WATERPARK SKILLS or WATERFRONT SKILLS MAY BETHE TITLE ARE ALSO VALID.Boy Scouts of America (BSA)ALL CERTIFICATIONS ARE VALID FOR 2 YEARS FROMDATE OF ISSUANCE AND CARD HOLDER MUST BE ATLEAST 15 YEARS OF AGE (17 YEARS OF AGE FORCHILDREN’S CAMPS).Waterfront Lifeguarding - Instructor LedXXXBreezy Point Cooperative, Inc.Breezy Point Surf LifeguardCattaraugus County EMSCattaraugus County EMS Lifeguard TrainingProgramEllis & Associates Inc.Pool Lifeguard TrainingXInternational Lifeguard Training ProgramSpecial Facilities Lifeguard TrainingXSEPARATE CERTIFICATE FOR CPR IS NOT REQUIRED INTHE FIRST YEAR OF CERTIFICATION.Special Facilities Lifeguard Training with OpenWater TrainingPage 1 of 3XXX
ACCEPTED COURSESPROVIDERCERTIFICATION TITLEEllis Education ServicesLifeguard Training – PoolInternational Lifeguard Training ProgramLifeguard Training – Special FacilitiesALL CERTIFICATIONS ARE VALID FOR 1 YEAR.SUPERVISION LEVELMarked boxes indicate acceptabilityLevel II bLevel ILevel II aPool &SurfPool OnlyBeachXXSEPARATE CERTIFICATE FOR CPR IS NOT REQUIRED.Lifeguard Training – Open WaterHamptons ConsortiumHamptons Consortium Surf LifeguardXHamptons Ocean Lifeguard AcademySurf Lifeguard, Supervision Level 1XIncorporated Village of SaltaireOcean Lifeguard CertificateXXXXXXBay Front Lifeguard CertificateLIFEGUARD-PROLIFEGUARD-SWIMMING POOLXALL CERTIFICATIONS ARE VALID FOR 1 YEAR.LIFEGUARD-DEEP POOLXLIFEGUARD-WATER PARKXNassau County Department of Parks,Recreation and MuseumsLIFEGUARD-WATERFRONTXXLIFEGUARD-YOUTH CAMPXX“Day Camp Only”XGrade 1AXGrade 1BXGrade IINew York City Department of ParksXXGrade IIIXXXMunicipal LifeguardXXXMunicipal Lifeguard “pool only”New York State Department ofEnvironmental ConservationNew York State LifeguardRoyal Life Saving Society, CanadaNational Lifeguard Service (NLS) PoolALL CERTIFICATIONS ARE VALID FOR 2 YEARS FROMDATE OF ISSUANCE.National Lifeguard Service (NLS) WaterfrontStarfish Aquatics Institute, Inc.CERTIFICATION IS VALID FOR 1 YEAR FROM DATE OFISSUANCE AND CERTIFICATE MUST SPECIFY “MEETSNY STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REGULATIONS.”National Lifeguard Service (NLS) SurfXXXXXXNational Lifeguard Service (NLS) WaterparkXSTARGUARD Lifeguard Certification ProgramLifeguard Certification CardXSEPARATE CERTIFICATE FOR CPR IS NOT REQUIRED.*IN “SPECIALTY MODULE TRAINING” SECTION OFCERTIFICATION CARD, “WATERFRONT” MUST NOT BECROSSED OUT.StarGuard Best Practices for Lifeguards withWaterfront Specialty Module Training*XXStarGuard Elite SGE LIFEGUARD COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT &PERFORMANCE RECORD SERVES AS PROOF OFCERTIFICATION.XSGE Lifeguard CERTIFICATION IS VALID FOR 1 YEAR FROM DATEOF ISSUANCE. CERTIFICATE MUST SPECIFY “MEETS NY STATEDEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REGULATIONS.” SEPARATE CERTIFICATE FOR CPR IS NOTREQUIRED. VALID AT FACILITIES EQUAL TO OR LESS THAN THEWATER COMPETENCY DEPTH SPECIFED ON THECERTIFICATION.Suffolk County Department of ParksSGE Lifeguard with Open Water ModuleX(under additional options, “Open Water” must bechecked)Ocean Lifeguard TrainingStillwater Lifeguard Training CoursePage 2 of 3XXX
Town of BabylonOcean LifeguardXStillwater Lifeguard Training CourseXXXXTown of BrookhavenOcean Theory CourseXXXTown of East HamptonSurf LifeguardXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXPool and Beach LifeguardTown of IslipSurf LifeguardXPool and Beach LifeguardTown of SouthamptonOcean LifeguardXStillwater LifeguardVillage of Ocean BeachOcean Beach Atlantic Ocean Lifeguard CourseYMCAYMCA Lifeguard v6 CertificationPage 3 of 3X
PROGRESSIVE SWIMMING INSTRUCTOR*for NYS Children's CampsFact Sheet – February 2022(Go to www.health.ny.gov to view most current certification list)A progressive swimming instructor is required to assess the swimming ability of eachcamper prior to allowing the child to participate in aquatic activities.The following courses meet the certification requirements as specified in Section 7-2.5(f)of Subpart 7-2 of the New York State Sanitary Code:Accepted CoursesProviderCertification TitleAmerican Red Cross (ARC) Water Safety Instructor Basic Swim InstructorBoy Scouts of America Aquatics Instructor, BSACanadian Red Cross Water Safety InstructorOrchard Park Recreation Western New York Swimming Instructor Western New York Swimming InstructorTrainer PADI Swimming InstructorPADICertifications must indicate specialty programtraining in both Stroke and Swim School Starfish Swimming InstructorStarfish Aquatics InstituteYMCACertifications must indicate specialty programtraining in both Stroke and Swim School YMCA Swim Lessons Instructor* A progressive swimming instructor may not perform lifeguard duties unless currently certifiedas a qualified lifeguard (see "Aquatic Certifications" fact sheet) and the individual is notconcurrently performing instructional duties.
QUALIFIED SWIMMING POOL WATER TREATMENTOPERATOR COURSES AND CERTIFICATIONSfor Operation of NYS Swimming Pools and Recreational Aquatic Spray GroundsFact Sheet – February 2022(Go to www.health.ny.gov to view most current certification list)Westchester County requires a qualified swimming pool water treatment operator tomaintain pools larger than 1,000 square feet in surface area, or pools disinfected usinggas chlorine and all recreational aquatic spray ground facilities.Qualified swimming pool water treatment operator certifications shall be valid for the timeperiod specified by the certifying agency and must be maintained current.The following are adequate courses of instruction regarding the safe and effectiveoperation and maintenance of pool treatment equipment as specified in Section 6-1.2(l)(2)of Subpart 6-1 and Section 6-3.2(e) of Subpart 6-3 of the New York State Sanitary Code:ProviderCertification TitleAmerican Swimming Pool and SpaAssociationLicensed Aquatic Facility Technician (LAFT)City of New York Parks & RecreationSwimming Pool OperationsCertificates indicating completion of an online orhybrid LAFT course are not acceptable.Certification is only accepted for swimming poolsand recreational aquatic spray grounds operated bythe New York City Department of Parks andRecreation.National Recreation and ParkAssociationAquatic Facility Operator (AFO)National Swimming Pool FoundationCertified Pool/Spa Operator (CPO)1Pool & Hot Tub AllianceCertified Pool & Spa Operator CertificationStarfish Aquatics InstituteAquaTechSwimming Pool and Spa AssociationPool Operator’s Certificate**Certificate must state Valid in the State of New York1TheNational Swimming Pool Foundation Certified Pool/Spa Operator (CPO) course is no longer offered.Existing certifications are valid for five years from the date of certification.
American Red Cross on Long Island Pool Activity Leader American Aquatics Safety Training Aquatic Supervisor (Lifeguard Management, Pool Activity Leader) Boy Scouts of America Aquatics Supervision YMCA Lifeguard Supervisor * Certifications are valid for the time period specified by certifying agency but may not
