N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:9B-11.10

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 6A:9B-11.10 - Swimming and water safety

(a) To be eligible for the swimming and water safety endorsement, candidates shall hold:

1. A standard New Jersey instructional certificate;

2. A valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for Professional Rescuer Certificate issued by the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association;

3. A valid Lifeguard Certificate issued by the American Red Cross or the YMCA; and

4. A valid water safety/swimming instructor certificate issued by the American Red Cross, the YMCA, or the Flotation Aided Swim Training Program (FAST Swim Program<TM>).

(b) The chief school administrator of the employing district board of education shall:

1. Annually notify the executive county superintendent of all teachers assigned to teach swimming and/or diving; and

2. Annually forward to the executive county superintendent copies of each valid certificate identified at (a)2 through 4 above for every person assigned to teach swimming and/or diving.

(c) Any person otherwise qualified to serve as a substitute pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-7 shall be required to hold all of the safety certificates at (a) above to serve as a substitute for a swimming and water safety teacher.

N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:9B-11.10

Amended and recodified from 6A:9B-10.12 by 47 N.J.R. 2989(a), effective 12/7/2015

Amended by 52 N.J.R. 1165(a), effective 6/1/2020

Amended by 55 N.J.R. 853(a), effective 5/1/2023