As an industry leader in aquatic safety for more than 100 years, the Y is the perfect place to begin a career as a lifeguard. And, as we prepare for our busy fall season, we are excited to offer special aquatics employment Open Houses!
Location: C.W. Avery Family YMCA
Date: Thursday, September 3
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Date: Sunday, September 13
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Attendees will be able to conduct interviews and complete swim testing in one session. The following items are required to participate:
- Bathing Suit/Swim Trunks
- Towel
- Goggles
- Contact Case (If applicable; applicants must be able to swim with contacts or take them out)
During testing participants will be required to complete a swim-tread-swim sequence, goggles allowed, as follows:
- Jump in water feet first, submerge, and resurface
- Swim 150 yards in front crawl (freestyle), breaststroke, or a combination of both and be able to demonstrate breath control/rhythmic breathing
- Tread water for two minutes maintaining position at the surface without the use of arms/hands and only using legs
- Swim an additional 50 yards
Participants will then complete a timed swim event, goggles not permitted, as follows:
- Swim 20 yards from starting point to deep end of pool
- Submerge, then retrieve a 10-pound brick from a depth of nine feet
- Resurface, swim on back in return to starting point holding the brick with both hands and maintaining face near or at the surface
- Exit the water without using ladder or steps and place the brick on the edge of the pool deck
- Complete the event in one minute and 40 seconds.
Participants who do not have certification for American Red Cross Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid will then complete additional coursework on-site at the Y on a later date. The cost of completing the lifeguarding course will be covered by the YMCA.
If you have any questions, please contact C.W. Avery Family YMCA Aquatics Director Jack Glimco at [email protected] or (815) 267-8600, ext. 228.
