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How to Become a Lifeguard

Ellis & Associates Inc. is the leading aquatic safety consulting firm to the aquatic industry and provides lifeguard training and safety consulting for Seascape Family Aquatic Center and over 80% of the waterparks in the U.S. If you are 16 years of age or older, enroll in this lifeguard course and learn the skills necessary to become a lifeguard.

Skills you will learn in this course include: anticipating how/where aquatic incidents will occur, recognizing and effectively managing incidents, thinking critically about possible complications, acting in a professional manner, and protecting your safety and the safety of others. A portion of the class will focus on how to find a job, resumes/applications, and interviewing. Upon completion of the course participants will be certified to work for an Ellis & Associate facility including the Hoffman Estates Park District. Completion of the course does not guarantee employment with the Hoffman Estates Park District. For more information contact Katie Jones, Program & Aquatics Supervisor at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Program #238025-A  / M-F / June 14-18 / 8:30A-3:00PM / $155 / $169

Program #238025-B / M-F / July 26-30 / 8:30A-3:00P / $155 / $169

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