Lifeguard Certification Courses

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, May 10, 2024 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 May 31st

Mandatory In-Person Dates: Saturday, June 1, 2024, Saturday, June 8, 2024 AND Sunday, June 9, 2024

Times: 2:30PM - 8:30PM

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 2024)

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 June 9, 2024.

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

WAYS TO REGISTER:

ONLINE:

Online: 

Online registration is the fastest way to register. Register by March 29th to ensure a spot on a team!

  • 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 "Baseball/Softball Leagues", 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! Approximately 1 week prior to the start of the program, your child's coach will contact you via phone with detailed information.

 

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. Register by March 29th to ensure a spot on a team!

  • Complete a 2024 Baseball, Softball & T-Ball Registration Form(PDF, 477KB)

  • Make checks payable to "Town of West Springfield" or pay in cash. (CASH/CHECK ONLY!)

  • Check your email! The Park & Recreation Office will email you your registration confirmation. Approximately 1 week prior to the start of the program,  your child's coach will contact you via phone with detailed information.

 

DROP BOX:

Drop Box: 

Using the White Drop Box located on the median outside of the Municipal Office Building is another option for Registration. Register by March 29th to ensure a spot on a team!

  • Complete a 2024 Baseball, Softball & T-Ball Registration Form(PDF, 477KB)
  • Make checks payable to "Town of West Springfield"
  • Write "Park and Recreation Department" on the front of a blank envelope
  • Place in the White Drop Box located outside of the Municipal Office Building at 26 Central St. 
  • Check your email! The Park & Recreation Office will email you your registration confirmation. Approximately 1 week prior to the start of the program,  your child's coach will contact you via phone with detailed information.

 

MAIL-IN:

Mail-In: 

Mail-in is the final option on how to register. Register by March 29th to ensure a spot on a team!

West Springfield Park & Recreation Department

26 Central St. - Suite 19

West Springfield, MA 01089

  • Check your email! The Park & Recreation Office will email you your registration confirmation. Approximately 1 week prior to the start of the program,  your child's coach will contact you via phone with detailed information.

 

Already have your certification and just need to be re-certified? 

The West Springfield Park & Recreation Department will offer a Lifeguard Re-Certification class for Park & Recreation returning staff members. An abbreviated Lifeguarding course that briefly reviews course information and allows practice of skills and knowledge before testing. Current certification in Red Cross Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid is required to participate in the review course. Students who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate which is valid for 2 years.

Mandatory In-Person Dates: Saturday, May 4, 2024 AND Sunday, May 5, 2024

Times: 3:00pm-7:00pm

Location: Sady Pool, West Springfield Senior High School

Fee: **$100.00 West Springfield Residents ~ **$150.00 Non-Residents

(**$50 WS Resident/Non-Resident Fee will be reimbursed if participant is employed as a lifeguard by the W.S. Park & Recreation Dept. for a minimum of 150 hours of Summer 2024)

Click HERE to register today!

 

Contact Us

Phone

(413) 263-3284

Fax

(413) 739-1549

Email

parkandrec@tows.org
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