Lifeguard Certification Course

Love the surf and sand? This posting from the Village of North Palm Beach may be the job for you:

Friday, Feb. 19: Looking for a great summer job? This course provides entry-level participants the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over. Minimum age: 15 years; Swim 300 yards continuously; Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs; Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds; Starting in the water swim 20 yards Surface dive to a depth of 7 to 10ft to retrieve a 10lb object Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point Exit the water without using a ladder or steps. See more here.

Register online at www.village-npb.org or at the Anchorage Park Activities Bldg, 603 Anchorage Dr. Call Mark Howell at 561-841-3386 for more details.

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