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Clark County Parks and Recreations Aquatics Program is now recruiting individuals 15 years and older to work as lifeguards, cashiers and pool management staff for the 2007 summer season. Clark County has 12 pools throughout the valley as well as facilities in Indian Springs, Laughlin, Logandale and Overton. Facilities are open to the public Memorial Day weekend and remain open through Labor Day weekend.
Lifeguard training is offered at a reduced rate of $25, which is $100 off the regular fee, for those willing to sign a three-month employment contract with Clark County. Those enrolling in the 30-hour lifeguard classes must be able to tread water with weight and swim 300 yards using a combination of breaststroke and front crawl. Pay rates for lifeguards begin at $8 per hour, with available work hours ranging up to 30 per week. Click here for an application.
Water Safety Instructor classes are available to those who have successfully completed Lifeguard Training and are at least 16 years of age. Prerequisite skills include the ability to swim all competitive and resting strokes prior to enrollment. This class certifies individuals to teach the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim and Parent/Child Aquatic Programs. Fee is $40 for Clark County employees, $140 for all others.
Applicants for cashier positions need no additional training.
There are nine training classes available in the months of March, April and May with classes taking place at Desert Breeze Indoor Pool (Spring Mountain and Durango), Sunrise Neighborhood Pool (Lake Mead and Nellis) and Sunset Neighborhood Pool (Sunset and Eastern.)
Early enrollment is recommended because training classes fill up quickly as summer approaches. Information on class dates and locations is available at the Seasonal Aquatics Office at 455-8508. |