County offering lifeguard training course
WAYNESBURG – Greene County Department of Recreation is planning a lifeguard training course for the first week of February. Night classes will be held at the Waynesburg Central High School pool. Exact times and dates for the classes will be determined by the number of participants.
Cost is $250, payable on the first day of class. Registration deadline is Tuesday. Interested candidates must be at least 16 years of age and be able to attend and pass courses in professional lifeguarding, first-aid and CPR/AED training. Course participants are required to bring a modest bathing suit (one-piece for women, and trunks or jammers for men), goggles and towels to all sessions.
The three county pools – Alpha Aquatic Center in Waynesburg, Carmichaels Pool in Carmichaels and Mon View Pool in Greensboro – are scheduled to be open Memorial Day through Labor Day weekends, although pool hours are subject to change because of staff availability or inclement weather. The pools also usually close during the week when local students return to school.
Lifeguards hired for this summer will need to attend additional mandatory training sessions. Additional lifeguard certification and water safety instructor courses will be offered during the first part of the swimming season.
For more information about becoming a lifeguard, or to register for the lifeguard training course, call the Department of Recreation at 724-852-5323. For employment information, call human resources at 724-852-5200, or visit www.co.greene.pa.us to apply online.