The Lifeguard Academy is designed to train individuals with emergency and lifesaving skills. Academies will be held Wednesday evenings, from 5 to 9 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., October 12 through 26. The fee is discounted to $131.25 for Palmdale residents and $175 for non-residents.
Participants must be at least 15 ½ years old by the start of the class and be able to swim at least 300 yards continuously. Participants who successfully complete the requirements will receive the American Red Cross lifeguarding certification necessary to apply for a summer job and are guaranteed an interview to become a city of Palmdale lifeguard. All lifeguard candidates who wish to apply for a job must be 17 years of age by July 1, 2023.
Course fee includes textbooks and supplies, including facial covering, pocket mask, hip pack, and Red Cross certification fee. More information will be given to participants after the successful completion of the required swim test.
Applicants may register online at www.PlayPalmdale.com. Registration for the October class will close on Monday, Oct. 10 at Noon.
For more information, call 661-267-5611.
[Information via news release from the city of Palmdale.]
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John McColly says
The city of Palmdale male life guards have a reputation for inappropriateness when it comes to their female life guard co-workers. If you don’t believe me just ask Mark T. or Ashley C.
ACE says
I AM SO GLAD NO HOMELESS PEOPLE EVER SNEAK IN TO SWIM IN THE PARK’S POOLS ON HOT NIGHTS…
WHEN ALL THEIR INSECT BITES REALLY START TO ITCH AND BLEED…
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PRETTY POLLYANNA’S FEELINGS says
HI AGAIN THERE EVERYONE, IT’S ME PRETTY POLLYANNA SHARING HER FEELINGS…
I FEEL THAT IT WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE A HOMELESS POOL SWIM DAY ONCE EVERY WEEK AT EVERY PARK WITH A POOL…
THAT WAY THE POOR HOMELESS PEOPLE COULD HAVE FUN SPLASHING AND SWIMMING AT LEAST ONE DAY A WEEK…
THEY COULD USE THE SHOWERS FIRST OF COURSE TO WASH AWAY MOST OF THE FLEAS AND BED BUGS AND THEIR TINY EGGS…
WE COULD GIVE THEM ALL TOOTH BRUSHES AND SHOW THEM HOW TO BRUSH UP AND DOWN…
TREAT THEIR YELLOW TOE NAIL FUNGUS…
THEY COULD BE INTRODUCED TO DEODORANTS AND THEIR USES…
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I AM FEELING SO MUCH BETTER NOW…
THOSE POOR HOMELESS PEOPLE SHOULDN’T BE RESTRICTED TO QUICK SOAP LESS DIPS IN PALMDALE’S FOUNTAINS AND IN STARBUCK’S RESTROOMS FOR THEIR SANITARY NEEDS…
LET’S ALL BE NICER TO THE POOR HOMELESS PEOPLE STARTING RIGHT NOW..!
HOMELESS PEOPLE NEVER HAVE A NICE DAY…
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LET’S ALL VISUALIZE WORLD PEACE EVERYONE..!
AND STOP BUYING GASOLINE POWERED CARS LIKE GOVERNOR NEWSUM SAYS…
HE KNOWS WHAT’S BEST FOR US ALL…
AND LET’S STOP GLOBAL WARMING TOO, YOU PEOPLE…
AND LOVE MOTHER NATURE WHILE DOING IT BY BEING NICER TO EVERYONE ALL THE TIME…
SIGNED:
PRETTY POLLYANNA
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Fredsie says
No one is listening to your nonsense lady.
Tim Scott says
And yet you answer it.
ACE says
I SUPPOSE WE WOULD HEAR ABOUT IT IF THEY WERE DOING MIDNIGHT PARK POOL BATHING…
WHEN PARENTS SAW THEIR KIDS COMING DOWN WITH FACE FUNGUS…
OR THAT REALLY BAD MONKEY POX FROM THEM PEEING IN THE POOL…
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