We have finished our training for 2008. We do not intend to offer another lifeguard certification class this year. If there is enough demand for CPR/AED recertification, we may offer that. You can email to see if we are offering something. Dripping Springs is offering a Lifeguard Training class in May. Details are here. You can also try: City of Austin Aquatics - 974-9331 The Western Hills Athletic Club (The Rollingwood Pool) is offering a lifeguard course to the public. Successful completion of the course will result in American Red Cross certificates in Lifeguard Training and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Cost: $185 and includes all materials. Class Dates: March 29, 30, April 5, 6, 2008 Class Times: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Attendance is required at all class sessions. All students must be at least 15 years old to participate in the class. Seating in the class is reserved on a first come, first served basis. Payment in full is required to reserve a seat in the class. Walk - ins welcome only if there is room available in the class. Payment should be in the form of a check made payable to “WHAC” or by credit card. For more information, email Brian Albright or call 327-6373. Lifeguard Recertification Recertification is being offered to those whose Lifeguard Training / First Aid certificates have expired. Successful completion will result in new certificates in ARC Lifeguard Training / First Aid and in CPR / AED for the Professional Rescuer. Cost: $60 Class Dates: March 30, April 6, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Must attend both days. Class Times: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (meets with regular lifeguard training class) CPR Recertification Recertification is being offered in ARC CPR / AED for the Professional Rescuer. Students need only come once and stay as long as it takes to finish a written test and practical skills challenge. Students will be tested on a first come, first served basis. Materials will be available for review and skills practice. Cost: $30 Dates: April 8, 9, 10 Times: 4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Employment at Western Hills Athletic Club The Western Hills Athletic Club employs part time lifeguards twelve months of the year and gate guards for the months April - September. The number and frequency of hirings occur as needed and vary from year to year based on staff retention. We typically hire in early April, late August, and mid January. Current members of the Western Hills Athletic Club are not eligible for employment. You are welcome to submit an application. If we don't currently have an opening, we can hold your application in case one comes available. Lifeguards: Must be at least 16 years of age and currently certified in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training / First Aid and CPR / AED for the Professional Rescuer. Gate Guards: Must be 15 years of age. |
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