Therapeutic Programs

therapeutic recreation programs

Manassas Park Buddy Club

(Ages 17+) This one of a kind, special program is a self-facilitated adult social group. This program is designed to meet the needs of individuals with developmental/cognitive disabilities. Daily activities include arts and crafts, fitness classes, movies, computer, and video games. Buddies will also have access to the wellness center and the pool. $2.00 Drop-in rate for non-members. $20/month

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M/Tu/Th 10:00am-2:30pm Ongoing

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◊ Program is included in All Access Passport adult recreation programsNow Hiring Lifeguards

Why Lifeguard?

• Learn lifesaving skills • Learn customer service skills • Work outside • Lifeguards are in high demand • Learn to work on a team • Free Training/Certification • Paid orientation and in-service trainings • Free uniforms • Work with a large group of your peers! • Not a strong swimmer? We do not test your swimming ability, just your water competency! (See LG course prerequisites below). • Meet lifelong friends from other local high schools. • Fun work environment • Free access to MPCC (for you) and SBWP (for you and your family) while employed. • 25% off of the Department’s programs and rentals while you are employed. • Flexible scheduling. Start right away, or wait until May! • Indoor Option: Tired of the sun and heat? You have the option to work indoors at MPCC! • Want to work during the school year? Once summer is over, you have the ability to continue working at the indoor pool at MPCC. • Promotion Potential: 99% of head guards/pool managers are promoted from within. 75% of

Swim Instructors started as Lifeguards for the department. 81% of the Department’s Full-time employees, started with the department in a part-time position. • Want to advance your skillset? We offer free advance lifeguard courses, pool operator, and swim instructor classes for our employees.

For more information, contact Grace Cruz at g.cruz@manassasparkva.gov.

Where do I begin?

1. Complete employment application: 2. Sign up for an interview and in-water prerequisite testing: mpdpr.com/lifeguard2022 3. Complete and turn in background check forms given to you at the interview. 4. Sign up for a lifeguard class: mpdpr.com/lifeguard2022 5. Complete the online portion of the lifeguard course prior to the first day of the in-water portion of the course: mpdpr.com/lifeguard 2022

Use code: LIFEGUARD2022 to sign up for the class for FREE (your certification will only be valid at MPCC or SBWP). You must bring in or email a copy of your online course completion.

Upcoming Lifeguard Classes:

December 17-19 January 28-30 February 18-20 March 18-20 April 1-3 April 11-13 April 29 - May 1 May 20-22

Free Lifeguard Certifications are valid only for Manassas Park, Parks and Recreation facilities and expire in 1 year. The Lifeguard course is taught in a blended learning format. Students must be at least 15 years old. Students must complete the online portion of the course before attending the final in-water portion. Prerequisite swim testing includes water competency (ability to submerge, swim just 25 yards, and tread water for 1 minute) and a timed event (walk or swim 20 yards, pick up a 10lb object in 3 feet of water, and walk or swim back 20 yards. Must be completed in 50 seconds).