Hawaiʻi County Parks & Rec offering lifeguard certification course in Pāhoa

The County of Hawai‘i Department of Parks and Recreation is offering a one-week lifeguard certification course at the Pāhoa Community Aquatic Center during the upcoming fall break.

The American Red Cross course, which includes deep water training, will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 6-10.

The certification course is open to participants who will be 15 years old on or before the final scheduled session of the lifeguarding course.

To be considered candidates for certification, participants must pass two prerequisite swimming skills evaluations, which will be conducted on the first day of classes.

The course costs $122; payment must be made in cash in the exact amount. Payment can be made on the first day of classes.

Participants should bring to class CPR masks for adults and infants, a bathing suit, towel, sunscreen, water and snacks, and the Lifeguarding Participant’s manual.

A free e-book version of the Lifeguarding Participant’s manual, along with information about course pre-requisites, can be accessed on the Department of Parks and Recreation Aquatics Section webpage: www.parks.hawaiicounty.gov/divisions/recreation/aquatics.

To learn more and to register, call Pāhoa Community Aquatic Center Senior Pool Lifeguard Nathaniel Rowland at 808-927-6500.