Jun 23, 2015 2 min read

WAYNESBURG – Greene County Department of Recreation is planning a lifeguard training course for anyone still interested in becoming a lifeguard at any of the three county pools.

Classes will run from 8 a.m. to noon July 20-24 at the Alpha Aquatic Center, 200 E. Roy Furman Highway, Franklin Township.

Interested candidates must be at least 16 years of age and able to attend and pass courses in professional lifeguarding, first-aid and CPR/AED training. Course participants are required to bring a modest bathing suit (one-piece for women, and trunks or jammers for men), goggles and towels to all sessions. Deadline to register is July 10, and six registrants are needed to hold the class.

The three county pools – Alpha Aquatic Center, Carmichaels Pool in Carmichaels and Mon View Pool in Greensboro – are all now open daily for summer swimming. Carmichaels and Mon View will close for the season Saturday, Aug. 15. Alpha Aquatic Center will be closed the week of Aug. 31-Sept. 4 as students return to school. Alpha will then reopen for the Labor Day weekend and officially close for the season Monday, Sept. 7. Pool hours are subject to change because of staff availability or inclement weather.

Lifeguards hired for this summer will need to attend additional mandatory training sessions.

For more information about becoming a lifeguard, or to register for the lifeguard training course, call the Department of Recreation at 724-852-5323. For employment information, call Human Resources at 724-852-5200, or visit www.co.greene.pa.us to apply online.