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October 10 - 24, 2024

Lifeguard Academy

Melville J. Courson Park • 38226 10th Street East PalmdaleCA  93550 Organized by CITY OF PALMDALE
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Description

Lifeguard Academy participants who successfully complete the class requirements will receive American Red Cross Lifeguarding certifications and are guaranteed an interview to become a City of Palmdale lifeguard upon completion of employment application and pre-screening test during recruitment period.


Course fee includes textbook, supplies, pocket mask, hip pack, and Red Cross Certification fee.
Participants must be able to swim a minimum of 100 yards (4 laps) continuously, retrieve a weighted object from a minimum depth of 5 feet, and tread water for two minutes prior to the first day of the course.
Participants unable to pass the swim test, will be withdrawn from the class and the class fee with be fully refunded.
All lifeguard candidates who wish to apply for a job must be 17 years of age by July 1, 2025.
Registration for this class will CLOSE on Monday, October 7, 2024 at 12:00pm. Class may be canceled or extended based on enrollment numbers.
***Bring swimming attire to every class meeting, including the first class meeting***
Pre-course swim test will take place on Wednesday, October 9 between 4:00pm-7:00pm at Courson park pool. After the participant has enrolled in the class, an aquatics staff member will reach out, via phone, to coordinate a date and time that is convenient for the participant during the designated timeframe.
The class will meet on:
  • Thursdays from 5:00pm-9:00pm
  • Saturdays from 9:00am-4:00pm
  • Sundays from 9:00am-4:00pm
The final written exam will take place on Thursday, October 24 at 5:00pm.
Class may be canceled or extended based on enrollment numbers.
***Bring swimming attire to every class meeting, including the first class meeting***

Location

Courson pool

Instructor

Staff Taught

When

October 10 - 24, 2024

5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Thursday

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Age and Gender

Ages 15-255 · Co-Ed

Location

Melville J. Courson Park

38226 10th Street East PalmdaleCA  93550

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