Lifeguard Training - Skills for Life

Many local teenagers started their careers by taking an American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Class at the Monterey Sports Center. Our current Aquatic Coordinator Tony Graffagnino started in one of these classes nearly 20 years ago and many other of our lifeguards have gone on to careers in Aquatics and Fitness.

Many local teenagers are looking for fun summer jobs where they can earn some extra spending money or save for college. For local residents, participating in an American Red Cross Lifeguard Training class at the Monterey Sports Center offers the chance for summer employment and tremendous additional benefits. 

What do teenagers gain from taking a lifeguarding class? Consider the following:

1. Leadership Skills
2. Sense of Responsibility
3. Resume Attributes
4. Work History
5. Fun and Cool Job
6. Well Paying Job
7. CPR Certification
8. American Red Cross Certification

Additionally, teenagers get and stay fit and healthy by working as a lifeguard. Besides earning a paycheck, lifeguarding provides a meaningful purpose - saving lives. Lifeguards work in a safe, fun, family-friendly environment. They get the chance to socially interact with other responsible, like-minded teenagers. The skills learned in lifeguarding will help you the rest of your life.

Many of our lifeguards continue to work part-time throughout the school year. It's a great job with great pay for your first job. The ability to earn CPR training and American Red Cross certification alone are worth the life changing experience.

As you move on from high school to college, lifeguarding and working as a swim instructor are skills that pay well while going to college. As one advances to pursuing a career, the addition of these skills on your resume are very valuable and help individuals move into full-time, well-paid careers working in fitness, with children or seniors, or as managers of aquatic and/or recreation facilities.

The next American Red Cross Lifeguard Training class for individuals 15 and older will take place on Saturdays and Sundays, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm and 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm on October 19, 20, 26 and 27 at the Monterey Sports Center. Fees for the class are $158 and Monterey Residents get a discounted rate of $150. Attendance at all four classes is mandatory to pass the class. Completion of the class includes First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, and Lifeguard Training certificates.

You will be required to purchase your own personal pocket mask and books from the American Red Cross prior to the start of class. The textbook is available from the American Red Cross for purchase or download for free online at http://www.instructorscorner.org. 

You can register for this course at the Monterey Sports Center. For further information, contact Aquatic Coordinator Tony Graffagnino at 646-3491.