The Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich will host an American Red Cross Lifeguarding Course in March to train teens and adults in water safety, rescue techniques and emergency response.
The course wi l l be held at the BGCG Pool, 4 Horseneck Lane, and is open to participants age 15 and older. Those who successfully complete the program will receive an American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification valid for two years.
The training covers active surveillance, water rescue skills, first aid, CPR and AED use for adults, children and infants. The course combines classroom instruction with hands-on practice and in-water skill assessments designed to prepare participants for professional lifeguarding roles.
“This course is about much more than earning a certification,” said Janet Poillon, Aquatics Director at the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich. “Water safety is a critical life skill. Whether our participants go on to work as lifeguards or simply feel more confident around the water, they are gaining the knowledge and training to save lives. In a community like ours, where aquatics play such a big role year-round, having well-trained people who understand prevention and emergency response makes a real difference.”
Club officials said the program also provides teens with an opportunity to build responsibility and leadership skills while earning a credential that can lead to summer or yearround employment.
The course schedule is March 6 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.; March 7 from noon to 4:30 p.m.; March 9 from 3 to 5 p.m.; March 10 from 6 to 9 p.m.; and March 11 from 3 to 7 p.m.
The fee is $300 per participant, with financial aid available. Participants who complete the course and are later hired as lifeguards at the club may be eligible for reimbursement after a designated period of employment.
For information or registration, contact Janet Poillon at jpoillon@bgcg.org or visit the club’s registration page online: https://operations.daxko.com/programs/redirector.aspx?cid=5354&pid=17155&sid=461248
