Ages 15+. Through this course, students learn to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatics emergencies and how to care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illness until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over.

Participants must pass a pre-course session that includes: 300-yard swim, 20-yard swim to retrieve a 10-lb brick and return with it to the wall and exit the pool within 100 seconds and 2 minutes treading water without the use of hands.  There are approximately 16 hours of online eLearning modules that must be completed prior to the first day of class.

Upon successful completion of the Lifeguard course, participants will receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED. Attendance at all scheduled dates and times is required (9 am-5 pm both days).

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PLUS: Work at the J’s Eskenazi Water Park May 28-Aug 17, and your $245 fee from this course will be reimbursed in August!

Must be new to the J (not returning staff) and average a minimum of 20 hours/week. Apply at JCCindy.org/employment, or get an interview on the spot at the JCC Job Fair on Sun, Mar 13.

Perks of working as a lifeguard at the JCC:

• Caring co-workers
• Competitive wages ($12/hr starting)
• Free JCC membership
• Flexible hours
• Program discounts
• Community-based atmosphere
• Great resume-builder