Aquatic Training
Evergreen Park & Recreation District offers several Aquatic Training opportunities. Learn more below about Lifeguard, Water Safety Instructor Training, and Scout Merit Badge Testing.
Lifeguard Training- online & in-person skills sessions
Blended learning combines online learning with in-person skills sessions. Must complete all eLearning modules at least one day prior to the in-person skills session. eLearning is approximately 7 hours.
- Participants must be 15 yrs old by the end of the course and pass a prerequisite skills test:
- Swim 300 yards without stopping (100 yds front crawl, 100 yds breaststroke, 100 yds of both strokes)
- Swim 20 yds (heads up front crawl or breaststroke) retrieve a 10# brick from 7-10 feet of water and return to the starting point in less than 1 min 40 sec
- Tread water for 2 minutes using only legs for support (hands out of water or tucked in armpits)
- Attendance is mandatory for all in-person sessions.
- Upon successful completion of the course, participants will have an American Red Cross 2-year certification in Lifeguard Training/CPR/AED/First Aid
- We also offer Shallow Water Lifeguarding and re-certification classes. Contact the Aquatic offices for more details.
- WRC pool
- Register Online for Lifeguard Training Class
- Next Class is November 25 - 27 at Wulf Rec Center
This course also known as WSI™ trains American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor candidates to teach courses and presentations in the Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program by developing their understanding of how to use the course materials, how to conduct training sessions and how to evaluate participants’ progress.
For ages 15 + years. Participants should be able to Swim the following strokes consistent with the Stroke Performance Charts, Level 4 Front crawl—25 yards Back crawl—25 yards Breaststroke—25 yards Elementary backstroke—25 yards Sidestroke—25 yards Butterfly—15 yards.
All classes take place at Wulf Recreation Center Pool.
June Class
- Saturday 6/15, 11:30-5:45 pm
- Sunday 6/16, 7:30 am-5:15 pm
- Saturday 6/22, 11:30 am -6:00 pm
- Sunday 6/23, 11:30 am -6:00 pm
Register:
Register for Water Safety Instructor Training - June
July Class
- Saturday 7/20, 11:30-5:45 pm
- Sunday 7/21, 7:30 am-5:15 pm
- Saturday 7/27, 11:30 am -6:00 pm
- Sunday 7/28, 11:30 am -6:00 pm
Register:
Register for Water Safety Instructor Training - July
Schedule pool time with the Recreation Supervisor - Aquatics for your troop to complete their badge testing and group fee discount. Best pool time is Sunday 1 to 3 PM.