Gilbert Aquatics Junior Lifeguard

This course is offered by Gilbert Parks and Recreation as a great way to introduce youth to the Lifeguard position as a job choice. It is designed for youth 12-17 years of age who would like to work as a certified lifeguard but are too young or have not taken the required training courses. This is an introductory program which prepares students for real lifeguard duties-pool supervision, CPR, first aid, facility maintenance, and assisting with pool programs such as swim lessons, swim meets, and interacting with the public.

Two orientation meetings for this program will be offered. These meetings will be held at the Williams Field pool on June 1 and/or June 6 from 11am-2pm (attend either training). Program will run approximately once or twice a week with a schedule to be determined after June 8. Attendance at all activities or trainings is not mandatory, but encouraged. Program participants will be provided a training manual, T shirt, and a pool sign up schedule at the training meeting. Participants will be able to participate in this program at all four Gilbert Pools-the online sign up sheets distributed at the training meeting will allow participants to choose the facility they live closest to.

The experience gained in this class will encourage a participant to continue with their education and training in the future to become a certified lifeguard. Junior Lifeguard will include rule enforcement, CPR and First Aid demonstrations, various rescue scenarios, and strenuous physical training including daily swimming laps requirements, pushups, and sit ups. Program meeting dates may be any day/evening Monday-Saturday from June 1 to July 18.

This program will require participants to maintain physical distancing standards with participants and the general public while inside the facility.