Guard Start Program

Click below for the 2013 Guard Start information and registration.

This is a "volunteer youth program to give participants a jump start into life guarding and have fun while helping others.  The training is free and in return we ask for at least 20 hours of volunteer service during the summer.  

Prospective aides must hold a Red Cross Level 6 certificate & be 13 by the start date of the class.  They must be able to perform the following skills:  elementary back stroke 10 yards; sculling on back 5 yards or 15 seconds; front crawl 25 yards; back crawl 25 yards; breaststroke 10 yards; side stroke 10 yards; and tread water 2 minutes using any kick.