Lifeguard training at Albany High

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The City of Albany is offering a lifeguard training course in partnership with Albany High School for individuals 15 years of age and older. 

The training will be a blended model, with 19.5 hours in-person and 7.5 online.


Register on the city's Department of Recreation course page

(Navigate to the "aquatics" tab of the catalog and select the "lifeguard certification." You will need to create an account to register for the course)


When: June 14-17, from 4-9 p.m. every day

Where: Albany High pool

Who: Ages 15+ who passed a pre-course swimming skills test

Cost: $50

Questions: Contact Director of Athletics Ashley Chapple at achapple@albany.k12.ny.us or (518) 475-6310