Lifeguarding-a Valued Skill in your Job Search

Being a Lifeguard is a great summer and/or year-round job for teenagers and high-schoolers! It offers a fantastic opportunity to build your resume qualifications and be a valued member of team. Lifeguard Training and Certification are the first steps teens must take to be on the right path for a job as a Lifeguard. Teens (ages 15 & up) are encouraged to register for Lifeguard Training from the Crystal Lake Park District. Participants will be required to swim continuously 550 yards using the front crawl and breast stroke, tread water for 2 minutes without using hands, and retrieve a 10 lb. brick from 7 feet of water.

Students will be certified in American Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguarding including CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid. Students MUST attend all classes. Completion of the class does not guarantee employment with the Crystal Lake Park District. For more information contact Jessica Ortega at (815) 459-0680, ext. 1213.

Lifeguard Training (code #7265-0)

Location: Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Drive, Crystal Lake

Dates/Time: Monday-Friday, June 6-10, Noon-6 pm (registration deadline June 1)

Program Fee: $200, Resident Discount Fee: $190