HOLIDAY - DÍA FERIADO In observance of Veterans Day, our offices will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2024. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, November 12 at 8:30 a.m.En conmemoración del Día de los Veteranos, nuestras oficinas estarán cerrados el lunes, 11 de noviembre de 2024. El horario laboral regular se reanudará el martes, 12 de noviembre a las 8:30 am.
Lifeguard Training Requirements and Resources Individuals interested in working as a lifeguard in the State of Rhode Island must become certified by the Department of Environmental Management's Division of Parks and Recreation as either a Surf or Non-Surf lifeguard to work at a waterfront facility. Surf Certified: Lifeguards can work at any type of swimming facility in the state. Non-Surf Certified: Lifeguards can work at non-surf (freshwater or bayside) beaches and pools. State Lifeguard Certification Process and Testing Dates CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguard Training Lifeguard Training, First Aid, and CPR courses are offered throughout the year by accredited organizations. Candidates should check with the accredited agencies for dates and times for these courses and all courses must be completed prior to the start of the State Certification Tests. The following nationally accredited organizations offer CPR, First Aid and Lifeguard Training courses that will be accepted: American Red Cross YMCA American Heart Association National Safety Council Health & Safety Institute A valid and current EMT license will be honored for the CPR and First Aid requirements, but candidates must still obtain a separate card verifying completion of Lifeguard Training. Upcoming Lifeguard Training Courses Endurance Swim Examples of Approved Aquatics Examiners: Designated Rhode Island State Park Staff Certified Lifeguard Instructors or Supervisors Athletic Coaches Recreation and Athletic Directors Pool Facility Managers Beach Managers List of Pools Offering Endurance Swim This list is subject to change. Contact the facility directly to confirm. CCRI - Flanagan Campus 1762 Old Louisquisset Pike, Lincoln, RI 02865 Facility Contact: Kevin Salisbury, Email City of Warwick – McDermott Pool 975 Sandy Lane, Warwick (401) 738-2019 Facility Contact: Greg Hindle greg.hindle@warwickri.gov Pods Swimming 111 Commercial Way, East Providence, RI 02914 Facility Contact: Susan Pascale-Frechette, Email Roger Williams University 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809 Facility Contact: Matt Emmert, (401) 580-7313