2024 Lifeguard Course Offered at McLarty Aquatic Center in Rockledge

ROCKLEDGE, FL. -- Central Area Parks and Recreation will be offering two lifeguard courses this year at McLarty Park Aquatic Center, 790 Barton Blvd. in Rockledge. The first course will be April 5-6 and the second will be May 3-5. Course details and information can be found below:

Lifeguard Course 1 
• Call (321)302-1658 to schedule a swim test.
• April 5, 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
• April 6, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. 
• April 7, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Lifeguard Course 2
• Call (321)302-1658 to schedule a swim test.
• May 3, 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
• May 4, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. 
• May 5, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. 

Participants will need access to the internet as this course has online components. All classes must be attended.
Cost is $278.13 and must be paid upon successful completion of a skills test. Those that commit to working for Brevard County Parks and Recreation this summer can qualify for a reduced fee. Class size is limited. Pre-registration is recommended with a minimum of five participants to hold the class.

Interested candidates must be at least 15 years of age, able to swim 300 yards nonstop (front crawl and breaststroke), complete a timed 10-pound brick retrieval, and tread water for two minutes using legs only. 

Upon successful course completion, participants will receive American Red Cross certification in Lifeguard, First Aid and CPR for Professional Rescuer.

For additional information, please call Debbie Bowling at (321)302-1658 or email debbie.bowling@brevardfl.gov