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LIFEGUARD COURSE (AGES 15+) Fee: Free* Join us at the new Avondale Aquatic Center this summer as a lifeguard. Learn critical life-saving skills, including basic life support, first aid, AED, and water rescues. Candidates who successfully pass the 4-day class will earn a lifeguard certification with StarGuard Elite and be well on their way to their impactful role in aquatic safety.


Location: Avondale Aquatic Center Instructor: Brittany Westlund


Course Option 1: Thu (1x) Fri (1x)


Feb 8 Feb 16


Course Option 2: Thu (1x) Fri (1x)


5:30 - 7:30 pm 5:30 - 8:30 pm


Sat/Sun (1x) Feb 17 - 18 9 am - 6 pm


Feb 15 Feb 23


5:30 - 7:30 pm 5:30 - 8:30 pm


Sat/Sun (1x) Feb 24 - 25 9 am - 6 pm


Course Option 3: Thu (1x) Fri (1x)


Course Option 4: Thu (1x)


Mar 7 Mar 15


Feb 29 Mar 8


5:30 - 7:30 pm 5:30 - 8:30 pm


Sat/Sun (1x) Mar 9 - 10 9 am - 6 pm 5:30 - 7:30 pm


Mon-Thu (1x) Mar 11 - 14 9 am - 1 pm Fri (1x)


9 - 11 am Interviews will be held Monday nights at 5:30 pm: February 26, March 11, April 15 or Friday, March 15 at 11 am.


SWIM INSTRUCTOR COURSE (AGES 15+) FREE!* Become a certified swim instructor this summer! You will receive training over an 8-day course on how to cultivate water confidence, teach beginner strokes, and fine tune competitive stroke technique. Candidates who successfully pass the class will earn a swim instructor certification with StarFish Aquatics Institute.


Must obtain a lifeguard certificate and attend an interview prior to course. Location: Avondale Aquatic Center Instructor: Brittany Westlund


Tue/Thu (4x) May 7 - 30 4:30 - 8:30 pm


*Participants 16-years of age and above may request to buy their certification to work at an outside organization for $225. Due to certification requirements, 15-year-old candidates are not able to transfer their certification outside of the City of Avondale Aquatic Center.


Course Option 5: Thu (1x) Fri (1x)


Apr 4 Apr 12


5:30 - 7:30 pm 5:30 - 7:30 pm


Sat/Sun (1x) Apr 13 - 14 9 am - 6 pm


RECREATION REGISTRATION


DISCOUNT ON RECREATION PROGRAMS FOR AVONDALE RESIDENTS. Find new classes, join a sports league or register for programs to keep you healthy and happy! Visit www.AvondaleAZ.gov/rec to get started today!


*Discount available to residents who register for recreation programming through the website at www.AvondaleAZ.gov/rec. Resident discount applied at checkout with use of a valid City of Avondale ad- dress. Proof of residency may be required.


Deadline to register is one week prior to the start date of programs unless otherwise stated. We recommend that you register early for programs and classes (at least three weeks prior). Insufficient registration may result in class cancellation.


1. Online: www.AvondaleAZ.gov/rec 2. Email: ActiveAvondale@AvondaleAZ.gov


3. In-Person: Registrations may be processed at the Avondale Civic Center Complex from 7 am – 6 pm, Mon - Thu (closed Fri). The Parks & Recreation Department is located at City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale, AZ 85323.


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