LIFEGUARD TRAINING, Classes and Challenges :

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. 

  * Pre-Test Day(see prerequisites below)
Complete all coures pre-requisites and recieve course material.
Refunds will be provided to those unable to complete the Pre-Test satisfactorily.

REGISTER TODAY

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

Questions?  Contact: Dan McCarthy

COURSE FEE: $230
Includes necessary supplies; you will need access to the internet when studying from home.
Students must attend all class sessions and participate in all water and land activities.

 Challenges: a shorter way to update your certification
Lifeguards should be able to complete all the required skills and pass the written tests without any review or help from the instructor. 
Lifeguard and CPR/AED Challenge: More Information at a later date

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

 Lifeguard Candidates’ Must Meet All 4 Prerequisite Requirements:
-Must be 15 years old on or before the last day of class
-Swim 300 continuously using front stroke and breaststroke
-Tread water with no hands for 2 minutes
- 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) may pick up an application at the pool office, or can download an application and return it to: The Worthington Pools, Attn: Employment, 400 W. Granville Rd. Worthington Ohio 43085

Questions?  Feel free to email us.

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 $150 (less for "Challenges").