Lifeguard Certification Course

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The West Springfield Park & Recreation Department is offering a Lifeguard Certification Course! 

Learn CPR, First Aid, AED and Water Rescue Skills

FULL attendance & participation in all sessions is required for all candidates who successfully pass the Pre-Course Swim Skills Test*

*Pre-Course Swim Skills Test will be held Friday, April 4, 2025 from 6:00PM - 8:00PM at West Springfield High School's Sady Pool. 

Be prepared to pass the following: 

  • Swim 300 yards (12 lengths of a 25 yard pool - swim googles can be worn)
  • Surface dive to retrieve a 10lb object & return to the surface
  • 2 minute tread without stopping, using your legs only

Portions of this course will also be taught online and must be completed by April 18th

Mandatory In-Person Dates: April 22, 23, 24 & 25, 2025  (Tuesday—Friday)

Times: 8:00AM - 2:00PM

Location: West Springfield High School Sady Pool

Fee: **$300.00 West Springfield Residents, **$350.00 Non-Residents

**($250 WS Resident/Non-Resident Fee will be reimbursed if a participant is employed as a lifeguard by the W.S. Park & Recreation Department for a minimum of 150 hours during Summer 2025)

Pre-Registration is REQUIRED - Click HERE to register

Sign up early! Maximum number of participants is 20 for the course. Participants MUST be 15 years old by April 25, 2025.

Questions? Email parkandrec@tows.org or call (413)263-3284. 

WAYS TO REGISTER:

ONLINE:

Online: 

Online registration is the fastest way to register.

  • Click here to reach our Online Registration Site
  • Log in with your credentials. Contact the Park & Recreation Office (parkandrec@tows.org) in order to verify your username and password or to get help setting up an account.
  • Choose "Lifeguard Re-Cert/Cert", pick the activity you are interested in, add to cart, and check out. 
  • Continue to the payment screen. This will allow you to use a credit/debit card to pay for your programs. 
  • Check your email! The Park & Recreation Office will email you your registration confirmation.
  • Approximately 2 weeks prior to the start of the course, our instructor will email you a link for the on-line portion of the course

 

IN-PERSON:

In-Person: 

Another option for registration is bringing your paperwork and payment (cash/check ONLY) into the Town Hall. Visit the Park & Recreation Office Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00AM - 4:30PM. A staff member will assist you. 

  • Check your email! The Park & Recreation Office will email you your registration confirmation.
  • Approximately 2 weeks prior to the start of the course, our instructor will email you a link for the on-line portion of the course.

 

 

 

Contact Us

Phone

(413) 263-3284

Fax

(413) 739-1549

Email

parkandrec@tows.org
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