Worthington Pools :: Lifeguarding

So You Want To Be A Lifeguard?

Whether you are looking for a part time summer job or a long term career choice, lifeguarding is a unique and rewarding experience for teenagers and adults of all ages.

As a Lifeguard you have a fundamental moral obligation to act in a manner that protects people. Your performance contributes to the safety, security and overall well-being of our patrons. You can take pride in knowing that you truly do make a difference.

Lifeguard Class Schedules

JUST ADDED, COURSE 4

MAY 11, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20
AFTER SCHOOL & WEEKEND CLASS TIMES

May 11     4:00pm - 9:00pm
May 13     4:00pm - 9:00pm
May 15     1:00pm - 6:00pm
May 16    11:00am - 6;00pm
May 18     4:00pm - 9;00pm
May 20     4:00pm - 9:00pm

COURSE 1	COURSE 2	COURSE 3
-SPRING BREAK- OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY OLENTANGY UPPER ARLINGTON	-SPRING BREAK- COLUMBUS WESTERVILLE WORTHINGTON WATTERSON	AFTER SCHOOL & WEEKEND CLASS TIMES
March 22 - March 25	April 5- April 8	April 13 - April 24
March 22 9:00am - 5:00pm March 23 9:00am - 5:00pm March 24 9:00am - 5:00pm March 25 9:00am - 5:00pm	April 5 9:00am - 5:00pm April 6 9:00am - 5:00pm April 7 9:00am - 5:00pm April 8 9:00am - 5:00pm	April 13 4:00pm - 8:30pm April 15 4:00pm - 8:30pm April 17 9:00am - 4:00pm April 20 4:00pm - 8;30pm April 22 4:00pm - 8;30pm April 24 9:00am - 4:00pm

Call the Worthington Pools @ 885-1619
to register for any class over the phone with a credit card.

Questions? Contact: Dan McCarthy

COURSE FEE: $185
Includes lifeguard course manual and supplies
*Students must attend all class sessions and participate in all water and land activities.

Challenges: a lifeguard looking to update certification
Lifeguard/First Aid and CPR/AED Challenges offered 12-4pm on the last day of each session. Lifeguards should be able to complete all the required skills and pass the written tests without any review or help from the instructor.
CPR/AED only Challenge: $50
Complete Lifeguard Challenge: $75 (Including CPR/AED)

Passing Students Will Receive:
3 Year Certification In Lifeguarding and First Aid
1 Year Certification In CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer

Lifeguard Candidates’ Must Meet All 3 Prerequisite Requirements:
-Must be 15 years old on or before the last day of class
-Swim 300 continuously using front stroke and breaststroke
- Swim 20 yards, surface dive 7 - 10 ft, retrieve a 10lb object then return to the starting point and exit the water without using a ladder or steps, within 1 minute 40 seconds

Lifeguarding at the Worthington Pools

Are you interested in working at the Worthington Pools this summer? Applicants (not their parents) must pick up an application at the pool office, or you can email us to request an application at any time.

Students who take a lifeguarding course or challenge here at the Worthington pools this spring, and then works 100 hours or more at the Worthington Pools this summer, will be reimburesed the instructor fee of $140 (less for "Challenges").