Johnson City Parks & Recreation: Parks And Recreation To Offer Lifeguard Certification Courses

Press release from Johnson City Parks & Recreation:

March 9, 2022

The Johnson City Parks and Recreation Department’s Aquatics Division will offer American Red Cross lifeguard certification courses for those 15 and older at Freedom Hall Pool, 1320 Pactolas Road.

A preliminary test is required before attending one of three certification courses which includes a 300-meter swim, two minutes treading water using no hands, and a timed 20-meter “brick dive” in deep water with no goggles.

The certification courses begin on a Friday and continue on Saturday and Sunday with the final two classes held the following Saturday and Sunday.

Class times are Fridays 6-10 p.m., Saturdays 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sundays 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Times may change depending on participation.

Three certification courses are available:

Course 1: March 11, 12, 13, 19, 20

Course 2: April 22, 23, 24, 30, May 1

Course 3: May 6, 7, 8, 14, 15

Course fee of $200 per person is due prior to first class. Upon completion of the course, the participant will be certified in lifeguarding, first aid, CPR Pro and AED essentials for the professional rescuer. Certification is valid for two years after completion.

To register and for more information, call 423-434-5754.

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This press release was produced by Johnson City Parks & Recreation. The views expressed here are the author’s own.