Aquatics Training and Certifications

All training classes are challenging, and require that certification candidates be strong, skilled swimmers.

All training courses require that candidates participate in vigorous physical training. You must be in good physical condition to participate. If you have any health related problems that might present a health or safety hazard while participating in training, please notify PP&R aquatics department prior to enrolling. You may be required to seek

the opinion of your medical doctor before being permitted to enroll.

Upon certification, candidates can apply for a job with Portland Parks & Recreation.

Successful completion of certification classes does not guarantee employment.

LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION

For lifeguard candidates without a current StarGuard lifeguard certification. Students successfully completing the course receive first aid, CPR, and StarGuard certifications. This course is only for lifeguard candidates who will be applying to work at a Portland Parks and Recreation facility.

Prerequisites: Age 16 or older by first day of class, swim continuous non-stop 300 yards breaststroke or freestyle, feet first surface dive to bottom of pool and retrieve 10 pound brick, tread water 30 seconds with hands on head then move while treading to where you can touch.

Bring to Class: Swim suit, towel, paper, pen, notebook, food, water, warm clothes, verification of age, and proof of completion of online program.

Cost: $20 deposit* | Classes limited to 24 students *Will be refunded if participant attends all class dates. For lifeguards with current ARC, NASCO, E&A or YMCA lifeguard certification, and/or current PP&R employees with Swim Instructor/Water Fitness Instructor certifications. East Portland CC Pool 1146928 Sa–Su, 9/17–9/18 8:00am–4:00pm Sa–Su, 9/24–9/25 8:00am–4:00pm Southwest CC Pool 1146929 Sa–Su, 10/8–10/9 8:00am–4:00pm Sa–Su, 10/15–10/16 8:00am–4:00pm Matt Dishman CC Pool 1146930 Tu, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25 4:30–8:30pm Th, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27 4:30–8:30pm Mt. Scott CC Pool 1146931 Sa–Su, 11/12–11/13 8:00am–4:00pm Sa–Su, 11/19–11/20 8:00am–4:00pm Matt Dishman CC Pool 1146932 M–Th, 12/19–12/22 12:00–8:00pm

SWIM INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION

Required for Portland Parks & Recreation Swim Instructors. Students successfully completing the training program receive Swim Instructor Certification.

Prerequisites: Must be age 16 or older by the first day of class and able to swim 25 yards of each of the following: • Front crawl with side breathing • Backstroke

Cost: $20 deposit* | Classes limited to 24 students *Will be refunded if participant attends all class dates. For non-PP&R swim instructors with current ARC or YMCA instructor certification, and/or current PP&R employees with Lifeguard or Water Fitness Instructor certifications. Southwest CC Pool 1146941 F, 10/28, 11/4 5:00–9:00pm Sa, 10/29, 11/5 8:00am–3:00pm East Portland CC Pool 1146942 M–Th, 12/19–12/22 8:00am–2:00pm Mt. Scott CC Pool 1146943 F, 1/13, 1/20 5:00–9:00pm Sa, 1/14, 1/21 8:00am–3:00pm Mt. Scott CC Pool 1146944 M–Th, 3/27–3/30 8:00am–2:00pm

WATER FITNESS INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION

Required for Portland Parks & Recreation Water Fitness Instructors.

Love doing water workouts? Eager to get more out of your water fitness classes and learn how to really work the water? Join PP&R’s Water X team to teach group water fitness classes! Learn the basics of anatomy, physiology, movement in the water, and putting a class together.

Within one year of employment a national certification is required for Portland Parks Water Fitness Instructors. National Aquatic Exercise Association Certification is often offered annually in our Portland Metro area.

Cost: $20 deposit* *Will be refunded if participant attends all class dates For more information contact Larissa Doty: larissa.doty@portlandoregon.gov Mt. Scott CC Pool | 2022 1146831 Sa–Su, 9/25–9/26/22 9:00am–1:00pm Sa–Su, 10/2–10/3/22 9:00am–1:00pm Su, 10/19/22 9:00am–1:00pm New instructor orientation Mt. Scott CC Pool | 2023 1146796 Sa–Su, 4/22–4/23/23 9:00am–1:00pm Sa–Su, 4/29–4/30/23 9:00am–1:00pm Su, 5/7/23 9:00am–1:00pm New instructor orientation

The benefits are great!

• Over 700 Positions • 12 Indoor and Outdoor Pools • Flexible Hours • Excellent Training • Benefits for You and Your Community • Great Wages • Lifeguards: $15.75–$17.25/hour • Swim Instructors: $16.25–$17.75/hour • Water Fitness Instructors: $16.25–$31.25/hour

For more information, call 503-823-5130 or visit: portland.gov/parks/aquaticsjobs