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International Lifeguard Training Program

Des Plaines Park District, Community Contributor

Ages 16+


Get ready for summer by preparing for a job that is both challenging and rewarding! At the completion of this course, successful lifeguard candidates are eligible to be fully licensed through the popular Jeff Ellis and Associates, Inc. program. This is the program used to train our award winning Des Plaines Park District staff! (Visit www.jellis.com.)


Course includes water safety and rescue techniques, CPR, first aid, AED certification, and oxygen support training. Internet access is required in order to complete the book and test portion of this course prior to the class dates.

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Please note: Completion of this class does not guarantee employment with the Des Plaines Park District.


Prerequisites:

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• 16 years of age or older before the course begins.


• Tread water for 1 minute using legs only


• Swim 100 yards continuously, using front crawl or breast stroke.


• Retrieve a 10 pound brick from a depth of 12 feet and swim to the side.


Friday, 3/21 5:30–8:30pm, PLCC, Prairie Room


Sat. 3/22 & Sun., 3/23 9:00am–5:00pm, Rosemont Pool 

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