Swim / Scuba Certifications

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Divemaster The first step into the professional side of recreational diving.  This leadership level allows you show people what it is you love about diving!   Swim Instructor Save lives by teaching adults and children to swim.  American Red Cross WSI requested, but not required.  Only responsible, upbeat people need apply.
Assistant Instructor The bridge between Divemaster and Instructor.  Allows you to teach on your own with instructor supervision. Lifeguard We need YOU to keep our pool safe. Current Nassau County Certification and CPR for the Professional Rescuer (or equivalent) required.  
Instructor Pass on the knowledge you've acquired to eager students.  Enjoy seeing their excited faces as they master each skill! Water Aerobics Instructor Help people get healthy and fit in the water.  Aquatic Exercise Association  certification requested, but not required.
Sales Associate Are you a diver who's interested in the business end of SCUBA?  Join the Swim and Scuba Sales Team today! Arthritis Foundation Program Leader Lead arthritis patients on the road to comfort and mobility.  Arthritis Foundation Exercise Association certification required.

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Swim / Scuba Certifications at Swim and Scuba of Long Island, New York!

What are the two career paths for swim certifications?

People arrive at this page for one of two reasons: they want to work at a pool or beach this season, or
they want to build towards teaching. The routes barely overlap, so it is worth being clear about which one
you are on.

Pool and beach work

Lifeguard certification is the entry point and the one most summer employers ask for by name. It is a
multi-day course ending in a practical test, and it carries CPR and first aid with it. From there, Water
Safety Instructor is the qualification that lets you teach swim lessons rather than guard, which matters
because teaching work runs year round while guarding is largely seasonal. Both run at 37 Mineola Ave in
Roslyn: see lifeguard classes and
Water Safety Instructor
classes, or call (718) 954-5567.

Scuba professional

The scuba ladder is longer and each rung has a dive count behind it. Divemaster is the first
professional rating and the point at which you can supervise certified divers; instructor training follows
from there. Courses run with Scuba Network of Long Island in Carle Place.

What do employers actually check about my certification?

Whichever route you take, employers check three things: that the certification is current, that the CPR
and first aid component has not lapsed, and that you can do the practical test on the day rather than
having passed it once. Certifications expire on their own schedule, so diarise the renewal when you
qualify rather than when the season starts.

Swim and scuba certifications: common questions

Which swim and scuba certifications can lead to a job?

Swim and scuba certifications follow two separate career paths. For pool and beach work, lifeguard certification is the entry point most summer employers ask for, and Water Safety Instructor lets you teach swim lessons. For scuba, Divemaster is the first professional rating, and instructor training follows from there.

What does a lifeguard certification course involve?

Lifeguard certification is a multi-day course that ends in a practical test and carries CPR and first aid with it. Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor classes both run at 37 Mineola Ave in Roslyn, and you can call (718) 954-5567 for details.

What do employers check before hiring a lifeguard or instructor?

Employers check three things: that your certification is current, that the CPR and first aid component has not lapsed, and that you can pass the practical test on the day rather than having passed it once. Certifications expire on their own schedule, so note the renewal date when you qualify.