Free with One Year Employment Commitment.LIFEGUARD CLASSApril 6-10, 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Dear Future Team Member, Are you looking for a fun job with flexible hours in a great atmosphere? The Mount Rainier Pool is training people to become lifeguards and covering the costs to those committed to working at the Mount Rainier Pool (see below). All class members will receive an American Red Cross Professional Lifeguard Certification and will also be eligible to take Water Safety Instructor training. Both certifications are used by most pools, including colleges and universities, where this can be a great work study job! SPECIAL NOTE: Candidates that are willing to commit to working a year at Mount Rainier Pool, can take the class for FREE! Please contact Lauryne at (206) 429-3852 to register. The American Red Cross Lifeguarding course teaches candidates the knowledge and skills needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. The course content and activities prepare candidates to recognize and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies and prevent drownings and injuries. Certification includes Lifeguarding, CPR, First Aid and AED for the professional rescuer. COURSE PREREQUISITES To enroll in the Lifeguarding course, you must be at least 15 years of age before the last scheduled class session. Please bring proof of age on the first day (driver's license, state identification, birth certificate, or passport). To participate in the Lifeguarding course, you must be able to demonstrate the following skills: 300 Yard Swim: Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both, but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used. Tread Water: Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. Candidates must place their hands under the armpits and keep their head above water. Timed Event: Starting in the water, swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive 12 feet, retrieve a 10-pound brick, return to the surface, swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point with both hands on the brick and exit the water without using a ladder or steps. Must be completed within 1 minute and 40 seconds. Swim goggles are not allowed. Candidates should not swim the return distance underwater. Please bring a swimsuit and towel for the skills evaluation on the first day and for every class. Note-if you cannot complete these tasks, please speak with Lauryne about potential training time in the pool to work on these skills to take future trainings. REQUIRED MATERIALS All course materials are included in the cost of this course. COURSE COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS 100% attendance (no exceptions), 80% on the written exam, and successfully complete required skills and final skills scenarios. COURSE CERTIFICATION Upon successful completion of the Lifeguarding course, each participant will receive the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, First Aid, and CPR/AED for the Lifeguard certification. FEES/REGISTER The class is FREE for candidates that are willing to work at the Mount Rainier Pool. If you do not want to commit to a year of employment, the fees are $229 for Residents of Des Moines and Normandy Park and $249 for all others. MORE INFORMATION For more information on positions available visit, www.mtrainierpool.com/employment, call Lauryne Bartlett, Aquatics Coordinator at (206) 429-3852 or email lauryne.bartlett@desmoinespool.org. Sincerely,
Lauryne Bartlett, Aquatics Coordinator |