The City of St Joseph announced a program to help young people who might want to become lifeguards.  The American Red Cross Junior Lifeguarding program enrollment is currently taking place.  

The Junior Lifeguarding course does not certify participants in first aid, CPR or AED, or as a lifeguard, but gives the students the ability to build on their water skills and safety through swim and classroom sessions and job shadowing.

The program will be offered from July 11-15, at the Aquatic Park, for children ages 10-15, to develop a foundation of knowledge, attitudes and skills for future lifeguards.

Participants are not required to master or perfectly execute skills. They will learn techniques and build stamina during this program.

The cost per student is $75, which includes classroom sessions from 9am-1pm, with job shadowing and swimming permitted until the end of the business day, each class day. A certificate of participation will be awarded to each student upon completion of five sessions.

Space is limited, so please enroll today by contacting the Parks, Recreation & Civic Facilities Department administrative office at 271.5500, or enrolling online at stjoeparks.info.  While on the site, you can also find out about swimming lessons for your kids.  Registration is underway.