Register Now for LIfeguard Training or NEW Jr Lifeguard Class

Mon May 16, 2022

The Crystal Lake Park District Lifeguard Training class provides entry-level lifeguard candidates with the skills and knowledge necessary to prevent, recognize and respond to emergencies, and to provide care for injuries and sudden illness until advanced medical personnel arrive. This is a certification course. Students must be able to swim 550 yards continuously demonstrating front crawl and breast stroke. Students must also be able to swim and retrieve a brick from the bottom of the deep end and tread water for two minutes. Students will be certified in standard first aid, CPR/AED, and lifeguarding skills through the American Red Cross. ALL classes must be attended for the entire length of time.

Completion of the class does NOT guarantee employment with the Crystal Lake Park District. Open to anyone ages 15 years and up. If participant is hired by the Crystal Lake Park District, $150 will be refunded to you provided you meet the requirements.

Lifeguard Training (age 15+)

Choice of:

Tu-Sat, May 31-Jun 4, 9 am-5 pm, register for code #340210-01

Wed-Sun, Jun 8-Jun 12, 1-9 pm, register for code #340210-02

Mon-Fri, Jul 11-Jul 15, 9 am-5 pm, register for code #340210-03

Location: Crystal Lake Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Drive

Program Fee: $200

Register online at crystallakeparks.org using the code #’s listed above

NEW for 2022, the Crystal Lake Park District is offering one session of Jr. Lifeguard Camp. This class is designed to guide youth to the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course by building a foundation of knowledge, attitudes and skills for future lifeguards. Participants are not required to master or perfectly execute skills. They should learn techniques and build stamina during this program. Junior Lifeguarding is an effective transition from upper-level Learn-to-Swim courses to the American Red Cross Lifeguarding program, challenging and encouraging participants to stay involved with aquatics.

Junior Lifeguarding will introduce participants to:

• The skills needed for entry to the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course.
• Communication, teamwork and decision-making skills.
• The basic responsibilities of a lifeguard
• The basic knowledge and skills required to participate in the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course.

Bring a lunch, snack, water bottle and a towel to camp daily.

Jr. Lifeguard Camp (ages 11-14)

Location: Crystal Lake Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Drive

Res: $200, Non-Res $260

Mon-Fri, Jul 18-Jul 22, 9 am-5 pm

Register online at crystallakeparks.org using the code #’s listed above

For more information on Crystal Lake Park District Lifeguard courses, contact Heidi Stolt, 815-459-0680, ext. 1213, hstolt@crystallakeparks.org.