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THPRD Aquatics - General Information

Aquatics Professional Training

Facility Date Day Time ID/AP OD Class #
Lifeguard Training
Ages 15+ years
Course focuses on the job of a lifeguard in a swimming pool environment. Certification includes first aid and CPR for the professional
rescuer. Prerequisites: 1) 300 yard swim (utilizing crawl stroke and breaststroke) 2) Swim 20 yards, submerge to a depth of 7-10 ft., retrieve
a 10 lb. diving brick, return to the surface and swim back to the starting point within 1 minute, 40 seconds. Certification Requirements: 1)
Attend all class hours (no make-ups, no exceptions). 2) Successfully complete all required skill testing in CPR for the Professional Rescuer and
AED, First Aid and Lifeguarding 3) Score 80% on the final written exams. Prices below reflect a $260/$325 course fee, plus an additional $50
Red Cross certification fee.
Aquatic Center 6/23-7/9 T/TH 11:30 am-3:30 pm $310 $388 AQ152000
Conestoga 7/18-7/26 Sat & Sun 9:15 am-4 pm $310 $388 CA152000
Harman Swim Center 7/31-8/8 Fri 8 am-5:30 pm $388 $485 HM150000
Sat 2-6:30 pm
Sunset Swim Center 8/11-8/13 T-TH 9 am-5 pm $310 $388 SS152001
Beaverton Swim Center 8/21-8/23 Fri-Sun 9 am-6 pm $310 $388 BV152053

Junior Lifeguarding
Ages 12-15 years, Level 4+
THPRD’s Jr. Guard/Swim Aide course covers lifeguard standards, swim stroke progressions, and professionalism. Beginning emergency
response skills like first aid, CPR, and water rescues are introduced. During the course, students receive practical experience assisting swim
instructors and lifeguards. Participants will also develop their swimming strength, confidence, and technique.
To enroll, participants should be able to swim 100 yards with rhythmic breathing, tread water for 1 minute, and be comfortable in deep water.
Jr. Lifeguarding classes will also be offered in a camp format throughout the District! Please see center pages for additional details.
Sunset Swim Center 7/7-7/9 T-TH 4-8pm $100 125 SS151000
Aquatic Center 7/28-8/06 T/TH 1-5pm $100 $125 AQ15100
Jr. Lifeguarding, Alternate Track
Ages 12-15 years
THPRD's Jr. Lifeguarding Alternate Track course covers the same topics outlined in the Jr. Lifeguarding course description, with an emphasis
on building swimming skills. While participants do not need to know how to swim prior to taking the course, they should be comfortable
standing in shallow water.

Harman Swim Center 6/16-7/16 T/TH 12:15-2:15pm $100 $125 HM151000A
Harman Swim Center 7/21-8/20 T/TH 12:15-2:15pm $100 $125 HM151001A

Earn to Learn
Apply to become a lifeguard or swim instructor to “earn to learn” for all ages 16+ to an aquatic career at Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation
District. Learn the skills and confidence to become an employee while obtaining the necessary certificates.
Apply Today! Go to www.thprd.org/jobs to learn how to get started!

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