Rhode Island Life Guard Certification Classes Start This Weekend

Rhode Island life guard certification classes start this weekend.

"Anyone seeking to work at any open water facility in the state, including all municipal and private open water facilities, must be certified by (the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management) Division of Parks and Recreation as either a Surf or Non-Surf lifeguard," DEM said in a media release.

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The first surf test is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Scarborough North State Beach and the first nonsurf test is May 27 from noon to 5 p.m. at Lincoln Woods State Park beach, according to the release.

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"Lifeguard candidates should register for a timeslot and are required to hold current certifications in lifeguard training, first aid, and CPR, including infant, child, and adult," the release said.

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“Our state beaches and parks provide some of the best outdoor swimming spots around,” DEM Director Terry Gray said in the release.

“One of our top goals is making outdoor recreation accessible and enjoyable for everyone," Gray said.

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"To do that, we need a great team — and recruiting qualified, enthusiastic workers is how we deliver on this promise," he said. "Working outside, building lifelong friendships, and serving our communities are big benefits of spending the summer working with us.”

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