With all the rules of the New York State health department for the summer camps, here is a link to their requirements. https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/3603
New York State Department Of Health Children's Camp Fact Sheets
First Aid Certifications For NYS Children’s Camp Staff (2024)
Subpart 7-2 of the State Sanitary Code requires the health director, other staff specified in section 7-2.8, and certain camp trip and activity leaders to possess valid certification in first aid. The courses listed on this factsheet have been accepted by the Department as being equivalent to or exceeding first aid course standards specified in Section 7-2.2(m). https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/outdoors/camps/docs/firstaid.pdf
Acceptable certifications for camp CPR staff are listed on the Next Fact Sheet
Most camps will accept American Red Cross "Responding to Emergencies" to qualify for this position.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification For NYS Bathing Facilities (2024)
The New York State Sanitary Code (SSC) requires certain staff to possess a valid two-rescuer CPR certification in a course accepted by the Department as providing an adequate level of training as specified on this factsheet. https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/outdoors/camps/docs/cpr.pdf
Most camps will accept American Red Cross "CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers" to qualify for this position.
Level III And IV Aquatic Supervision Staff CPR Certifications For NYS Bathing Facilities (2024)
Level III and IV Aquatic Supervisory Staff are required to possess an American Red Cross (ARC) CPR or equivalent (except when staff is employed at bathing facilities that are part of a temporary residence or campground). As a result of changes in ARC's curriculum, the code standard "Community CPR" is no longer taught. Acceptable certification equivalents are listed on this factsheet. https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/outdoors/camps/docs/level3_4.pdf
Most camps will accept American Red Cross "CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers" to qualify for this position.
Aquatics Director For NYS Bathing Facilities (2024)
A camp aquatics director must oversee all swimming activities that occur at swimming pools and bathing beaches operated as part of a children's camp. This person shall supervise lifeguards and other required staff during swimming activities and implement the camp safety plan. https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/outdoors/camps/docs/cad.pdf
Most camps will accept American Red Cross "Lifeguard Management, accompanied by a separate certification indicating in-person testing session." to qualify for this position.
Camp Trip Swimming Program Safety Certifications Fact Sheet (2024)
When swimming is conducted during a camp trip to an aquatics facility that is supervised by a qualified lifeguard(s), the camp must supply one additional lifeguard or a staff member possessing training in Children’s Camp Swimming Program Safety for every 75 campers at the swimming activity (See Aquatic Certification Fact Sheet for a list of qualified lifeguard certification). https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/outdoors/camps/docs/trip_swimming.pdf
Most camps will use the Aquatics Director for this position.
Supervision Level III Aquatic Staff Certification Required For Instructional Activities
(2024 — Not Applicable To Children’s Camps)
The New York State Sanitary Code (SSC) requires Supervision Level III staff to possess aquatic injury prevention and emergency response certification when assisting required lifeguards (Supervision Level IIa) during instructional activities, in accordance with Section 6-1.23(a)(6) of Subpart 6-1 of the SSC. Instructional activities include but are not limited to, learn-to-swim programs, physical education classes and swim team practices. One Supervision Level III staff must be provided for each required lifeguard engaged in instructional activities. https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/outdoors/swimming/docs/level3_certification.pdf
Most camps will use the Aquatics Director for this position.
Lifeguard Factsheet (Aquatic Certifications) For NYS Bathing Facilities (2024)
Standards for aquatic/lifeguard certifications are contained in New York State Sanitary Codes (SSC) Subpart 6-1, Section 6-1.31, Swimming Pools; Subpart 6-2, Section 6-2.20, Bathing Beaches; and Subpart 7-2, Section 7-2.5(g), Children's Camps. When the SSC requires "lifeguard supervision" or a "qualified lifeguard" at a bathing facility, an approved lifeguard certification SPECIFIC to the type of bathing facility is required. https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/outdoors/camps/docs/aquacert.pdf
Most camps will accept American Red Cross "Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED" to qualify for this position.
Progressive Swimming Instructor For NYS Children's Camps (2024)
A progressive swimming instructor is required to assess the swimming ability of each camper prior to allowing the child to participate in aquatic activities. The courses listed on this factsheet meet the certification requirements as specified in Section 7-2.5(f) of Subpart 7-2 of the New York State Sanitary Code. https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/outdoors/camps/docs/psi.pdf
Most camps will accept American Red Cross "Water Safety Instructor" to qualify for this position.
Learn To Swim Fact Sheet (2024)
Subpart 7-2 of the State Sanitary Code allows non-swimmers to enter water that is chest deep or greater when participating in a learn-to-swim program that has been determined to use a supervision protocol that protects campers from injury or drowning. The programs listed on this factsheet have been determined to be acceptable.
https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/outdoors/camps/docs/learn_to_swim.pdf
Most camps will accept the American Red Cross program that is taught by the Progressive Swimming Instructor for this position.
Swimming Pool Operators Water Treatment Courses And Certifications (2024)
For the Operation of NYS Swimming Pools and Recreational Aquatic Spray Grounds
A qualified swimming pool water treatment operator is required to maintain pools larger than 3,000 square feet in surface area, or pools disinfected using gas chlorine and all recreational aquatic spray ground facilities. https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/outdoors/swimming/docs/pool_water_treatment_operator.pdf
This is something that we at Hamatzil are not certified to teach at this present time. if you are looking for a class, we can help you with other facilities that offer this course.