Red Cross Lifeguard Recertification

This course is for Lifeguards having a certification expiration date that is 30 days or less than the recertification class date.
Participants will need to present their certificate at the beginning of the class. This is a blended learning class. There is approximately ten hours of online learning for you to do on your own, prior to the in-class session. 

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FLYER (PDF)

Lifeguard Recertification Session*
Materials You Need to Bring With You: Pocket Masks with one way valve (Adult & Pediatric or Universal), Hip Pack, Whistle, and Lanyard.
*Need Material? If you never received the personal equipment or misplaced them you can purchase the following items, from instructor, at 
      an additional cost, on the day of the class.
Complete Package (Hip Pack, Pocket Masks, one way valve, Whistle, & Lanyard): $27.00
         Or ala carte
         Pocket Masks (Adult & Pediatric): $10.00
         Hip Pack: $10.00
         Whistle: $3.50
         Lanyard: $3.00
Payment can be either; Exact cash or by Check (made payable to NPR [Northampton Parks & Recreation])

Looking for Waterfront Module Recertification?
I do not offer a waterfront recertification module. You need to take the one day modular class.

Two(2) Late Spring 2026 Sessions

Participants MUST successfully pass written and skills assessments to receive certification.

Dates & Times

        SPRING SESSION 1: 
                           Friday May 29: 5:30 - 9:30 pm [Northampton High School Room G11 (First Aid/CPR/AED Review, Written Test)]
                        Saturday May30: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm [JFK Middle School Pool (Swimming assessment and Lifeguard Skills Review)]

        SPRING SESSION 2: 
                           Friday June 5: 5:30 - 9:30 pm [Northampton High School Room G11 (First Aid/CPR/AED Review, Written Test)]
Saturday June 6: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm [JFK Middle School Pool (Swimming assessment and Lifeguard Skills Review)]Empty heading
 
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Locations: 
         Northampton High School: 380 Elm Street, Northampton, MA (Enter through Flag pole glass doors and follow signs)
         Pool: Aquatic & Family Center at JFK Middle School, 100 Bridge Road, Florence, MA 01062
                      (Enter through back of the building, rear glass doors across from the tennis courts)

Fees  (includes $25 non-refundable pre-course swimming test)
Lifeguard Recertification Only: Residents $180    Nonresidents $200

Pre-registration required, as space is limited and a minimum number is required to run this class.

CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE AQUATIC REGISTRATION

Once you register you will be given information, as a receipt document, to download the New 2024 Lifeguard Manual and Syllabus

You will receive the link for the online course once I receive your register 

If you have any further questions, Please call the Parks & Recreation Office at 413-587-1040