Aquatics Junior Lifeguard Program

1900 S Higley Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85295, USA

Full | Aquatics

Description

This course is offered by Gilbert Parks and Recreation as a great way to introduce youth to the Lifeguard position as a job choice. It is designed for youth 12-16 years of age who would like to work as a certified lifeguard but are too young or have not taken the required training courses. This is an introductory program which prepares students for real lifeguard duties-pool supervision, CPR, first aid, facility maintenance, and assisting with pool programs such as swim lessons, swim meets, and interacting with the public. An orientation meeting will be held on June 4th from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM at Williams Field Pool. The program will run approximately once or twice a week, with a schedule to be determined after June 4th. Attendance at all activities or trainings is not mandatory but encouraged. Program participants will be provided a training manual, 2 T-shirts, and a pool sign up schedule at the orientation meeting. After orientation, participants will be assigned to a pool closest to where they live. A sign-up schedule and meeting dates will be provided to participants. The experience acquired in this class will encourage a participant to continue with their education and training in the future to become a certified lifeguard.Junior Lifeguard training will include rule enforcement, CPR and First Aid demonstrations, various rescue scenarios, and strenuous physical training including daily swimming laps requirement, pushups and sit ups. Program meeting dates may be any day/evening Monday-Saturday from June 4th to July 16th. No training on 7/2 due to July 4th holiday. Check out the Junior Lifeguard Handbook for more details.