FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
BOB ROTATORI - 216-635-3263 - or -
ERIC BARNETT - 216-635-7014
Cleveland Metroparks is offering a variety of American Red Cross
training courses in May:
Lifeguard Instructor Course
Tuesdays / Thursdays, May 15 - 31 � 4 - 9 p.m.
Park Operations Administration � Rocky River
Reservation
AND Lakewood High School Pool
This course trains candidates to teach basic-level Lifeguarding,
Water Lifeguarding, Waterpark Lifeguarding and Shallow Water
Attendant (including first aid), Lifeguard Management, CPR/AED for
the Professional Rescuer, Administering Emergency Oxygen,
Bloodborne Pathogens Training and Basic Water Rescue courses. Class
is Tuesday/Thursdays, May 15 through 31. Participants must be age
17 and older and have a current American Red Cross/First Aid
certificate. Registration, by May 11, and a fee of $190 (includes
materials) per person are required.
Waterfront Lifeguarding Skills Module
Saturday, May 19 � noon - 6 p.m.
Wallace Lake � Mill Stream Reservation
This courses is for individuals who currently possess an
American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid Certification and need to
become certified to work at a waterfront location. Successful
completion certifies the participant in Waterfront Lifeguarding,
First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, valid for two
years. Participants must be age 16 and older. Registration, by May
17, and a $70 fee (included materials) per person are required.
Lifeguarding Course
Monday, May 21 - Friday, May 25 � 9 a.m. - 5
p.m.
Ledge Pool & Recreation Area � Hinckley
Reservation
This 5-day class teaches skills to respond quickly and
effectively to emergencies, prevent drownings and injuries at a
pool and waterfront locations. Successful completion certifies
participant in Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR/AED for the
Professional Rescuer, valid for two years. Participants must be age
16 and older. Registration, by May 17, and a fee of $190 (includes
materials) per person are required.
Water Safety Instructor Course
Mondays / Wednesdays, May 21 - June 6 � 4 - 9
p.m.
Ledge Pool & Recreation Area � Hinckley
Reservation
This course trains participants to teach all American Red Cross
swimming and water safety courses. Lifeguarding is not a
prerequisite. All classes are mandatory; no exceptions.
Participants must be age 16 and older. Registration, by May 17, and
a fee of $190 (includes materials) per person are required.
For more information and to register for any of the four
courses, call Cleveland Metroparks Aquatics Division at
440-331-8111.
Become a certified professional in the water with the American
Red Cross and Aquatics Division of Cleveland Metroparks -
part of your life, naturally
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