Lifeguard Certification Course Returns

North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and the Town Board have announced a 4-week lifeguard certification course that will be held at Michael J. Tully Park beginning May 1. Classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with a special deep-water skills test at Eisenhower Park on Sunday, May 21 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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For more information, please call: 516869-7703 or email: WalshD@northhempsteadny.gov

—Submitted by the office of Dennis Walsh

Individuals ages 15 and older can sign up for the American Red Cross Blended Lifeguard Training Course. Those who register must pass the pre-test requirements to participate in the class. Admission will be on a first come, first serve basis. After passing the pre-test, participants must pay a $325 fee to cover the course, book, and class materials. The pre-test will be held on Wednesday, April 19 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Upon the conclusion of the course, participants will have the opportunity to register and take the Nassau County Lifeguard Certification Test. Additionally, the Town is also seeking lifeguards to join the North Hempstead team at one of its six aquatic facilities.

Lifeguards can work at an indoor facility, or outside at either pools or a waterfront venue, and they will have the opportunity to work up to 40 hours per week during the summer months. The positions offer a competitive salary and access to Tully Pool for swim training. All applicants must have the appropriate lifeguard certification from Nassau County and possess a current CPR/AED certification.

For more information on lifeguard positions, pre-test requirements, or the course, please call 516-739-3055.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead