Be a LIFEGUARD
This summer, become a Certified Lifeguard for FREE!
- Receive your American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification for Free including First Aid training and CPR for the Professional Rescuer.
- As an Oasis lifeguard you will have the job of for creating a safe, swimming environment for all Oasis Campers.
- Be in the water every day teaching children of all ages swimming techniques how to have fun and be safe in the water.
- Certification classes typically cost up to $400, learn with Oasis for FREE and get paid to have a rewarding experience this summer.
- Simply apply by clicking here and check off Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
- Please note, to become an Oasis lifeguard / swim instructor, all applicants must pass all the physical and written requirements of American Red Cross Lifeguarding
- Oasis has Summer Lifeguard Jobs available in New York City, Queens, New Jersey, Long Island and the Bronx.
Oasis American Red Cross Lifeguard Training DATES
(for NEW 2008 Lifeguards and re-certifications)
Sunday June 8th 8am-5pm (bring your lunch)
Monday June 9th 5pm-9pm
Tuesday June 10th 5pm-9pm
Wednesday June 11th 5pm-9pm
Thursday June 12th 5pm-9pm
Friday June TBD
CLASS STARTS EXACTLY ON TIME. Attendance is MANDATORY. Participants are required to bring bathing suit, towel, goggles, and snacks (if needed). There will be limited time for breaks. For NEW Lifeguards, all dates are MANDATORY. To be eligible for the Lifeguarding Course, you must successfully complete the following on the first day of the course.
- Starting in the water, swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10 pound object, return to the surface, swim 20 yards back to the starting point with the object and exit the water without using a ladder or steps within 1 minute and 40 seconds
- Swim 300 yards continuously using these strokes in the following order (there is no time requirement for this):
- 100 yards of front crawl.
- 100 yards of breaststroke
- 100 yards or either front crawl or breaststroke (or any combination)
Pool is in Manhattan's Lower East Side. Email tricia@oasischildren.com for location information.
