Brevard County Parks and Recreation to Host Lifeguard Course at McLarty Aquatic Center Starting April 5

cost is $278.13 per participant

Central Area Parks and Recreation will offer two lifeguard courses this year at McLarty Park Aquatic Center, 790 Barton Boulevard in Rockledge. The first course will be April 5-6 and the second will be May 3-5.

BREVARD COUNTY • ROCKLEDGE, FLORIDA – Central Area Parks and Recreation will offer two lifeguard courses this year at McLarty Park Aquatic Center, 790 Barton Boulevard in Rockledge.

The first course will be April 5-6 and the second will be May 3-5. Course details and information can be found below:

Lifeguard Course 1

■ Call (321)302-1658 to schedule a swim test.

■ April 5, 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

■ April 6, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

■ April 7, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Lifeguard Course 2

■ Call (321)302-1658 to schedule a swim test.

■ May 3, 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

■ May 4, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

■ May 5, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Participants will need access to the internet as this course has online components. All classes must be attended.
The cost is $278.13 and must be paid upon successful completion of a skills test.

Those who commit to working for Brevard County Parks and Recreation this summer can qualify for a reduced fee. Class size is limited. Pre-registration is recommended with a minimum of five participants to hold the class.

Interested candidates must be at least 15 years of age, able to swim 300 yards nonstop (front crawl and breaststroke), complete a timed 10-pound brick retrieval, and tread water for two minutes using legs only.

Upon successful course completion, participants will receive American Red Cross certification in Lifeguard, First Aid, and CPR for Professional Rescuers.

For additional information, please call Debbie Bowling at 321-302-1658 or email debbie.bowling@brevardfl.gov