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Am I a resident or non-resident of Litchfield Park? We welcome all west valley community residents to participate in our programs. There is a slight increase in registration fees for non-residents. Residency definition: if you live north of Camelback Road, east of Dysart, south of Indian School Road or west of Litchfield Road (excluding the Litchfield Park Greens, the Village at Litchfield Park, the Renaissance Villas, Cachet Homes, Sunset Terrace and LaLoma Village), you do not live in the Litchfield Park city limits. New developments such as Bel Fleur, Dreaming Summit, Wigwam Creek and Veranda are not in the city limits. Program participants who do not live in the City of Litchfield Park city limits will be charged a non-resident fee at the time of registration.

This activity is closed to further registration.

Mar 18, 2022 to Mar 27, 2022
Each Sun Noon to 5pm
Each Fri 5pm to 8pm
Each Sat 10am to 5pm
Location: Litchfield Park Recreation Center
Facilities: LP Lifeguard Room,LP Pool
Price: $142.00 (Resident)
$168.00 (Non-resident)
Ages: 15 and up
Gender: Mixed
Spaces: Closed
Registration Dates: Standard registration opens: Jan 3, 2022 8am
Internet registration opens: Jan 3, 2022 8am

Description: Thank you for your interest in Litchfield Park Recreation Center's American Red Cross Lifeguarding course!


The course will be held at :
Litchfield Park Recreation Center
100 S Old Litchfield Rd.
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340

Those that complete the prerequisite swimming skills evaluation and class will received a two (2) year certification in Lifeguarding/CPR/AED/First-Aid by the American Red Cross.

Requirements: Participants MUST be at least 15 years old to enroll in class and successfully complete all aspects of the prerequisite testing.

Prerequisite Testing (held on the first day of class)
  • Pass a 300 yard swim (freestyle & breaststroke are the only swim strokes permitted)
  • Timed swim and brick retrieval from a 10ft depth (1min 40sec)
  • No hands tread for 2 minutes in deep water
Participants will be provided with an American Red Cross Lifeguard manual on completion of the prerequisites. To access the manual prior to class, you can obtain a copy by the following method
  • Purchase Lifeguarding manual ($34.99) HERE
CLASS DATES & TIMES
  • Friday, March 18 / 5pm - 7pm Prerequisite Test Out
  • Saturday, March 19 / 10am - 5pm
  • Sunday, March 20 / 12pm - 5pm
  • Friday, March 25 / 5pm - 8pm
  • Saturday, March 26 / 10am - 5pm
  • Sunday, March 27 / 12pm - 5pm
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A LIFEGUARDING JOB AFTER BECOMING CERTIFIED?
Look no further! If you are interested in working at the Litchfield Park Rec Center pool, there will be a hiring event on the last day of class. Applications will be available March 2023 on litchfield-park.org.
*Completing the lifeguard course does not guarantee employment with the City of Litchfield Park*

If you have questions please contact or office at 623-935-9040 or email Samantha Tellez, Aquatics Coordinator, at stellez@litchfield-park.org.

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Instructor: Litchfield Park Staff