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Need a Summer Job? Become a Lifeguard!

March 02, 2020
Looking for a summer job? Love to swim? Consider serving your community as a lifeguard. Training classes* begin in March.
All those planning to participate will need to be able to complete three prerequisite skills:
  • 300 yard swim
  • 2 minutes of treading water without using hands
  • Retrieving a 10 pound brick from the bottom of the diving well
AttendeeS should come prepared to swim. Participants may bring a change of clothes and snacks. Paper to take notes is recommended. Additional hiring information will be given upon completion of training class. 

*This training is for potential COJ pool lifeguard employment.

View the flyer for training dates and information