Okay not to take this lightly...It's a serious job! You could be 'SAVING LIVES!'

I always was quite envious when I was a pre-teen, watching the usually attractive and tan lifeguards at the summer pools or beach...I'm sure the training is quite strenuous and serious! And it's a big responsibility! But, if this is up your alley, here is your chance!

The City of Richland Parks and Recreation Department is now recruiting for lifeguards and swim instructors for the summer season. Full and part time positions, including weekends and evenings, are needed. Depending upon experience and qualifications, the wage per hour is $10.00 to $11.50. Lifeguards must be certified by hire date. To fill out an application, go to www.ci.richland.wa.us/jobs. For more information, call 942-7534 or email jbrown@ci.richland.wa.us.

A Red Cross Lifeguarding Class will be held in May. To qualify for the class, applicants must pass a pre-course swim test. The swim test requires the strength and stamina to swim continuously for 300 yards while completing a variety of tasks. For example, swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface, swim 20 yards back to the starting point with the object and exit the water without using a ladder or steps within 1 minute, 40 seconds. The training includes First Aid, CPR, and using the Automated External Defibrillator (AED). The training costs $156 for residents and $195 for non-residents. Ages 15 and older may apply. To register, visit the Richland Community Center, 500 Amon Drive, or log onto http://goo.gl/oKQyEf. Under Barcode Search, enter class number #10448. A Red Cross Lifeguarding manual and CPR mask are included in the training fee and will be handed out upon passing the Pre-Course Swim Test.

Passing the Lifeguard Training Course does not guarantee employment. Successful candidates must show they can effectively deal with people, have a take charge attitude, and are willing to develop new skills. For more information, call 942-7534.

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