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Closures at Municipal Facilities

Beginning January 14, the City will close a number of facilities in order to maximize the number of employees who are wo

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Training & Certification

The City will continue to focus on maintaining essential services and critical support and will manage appropriate recruitments on a case-by-case basis according to the current and changing COVID-19 protocols.

Service at a Glance

I want to become a lifeguard. What training is available?

The City provides training programs through RecConnect for First Aid, Aquatic leadership/ lifesaving and re-certification courses such as:

First Aid Standard with CPR B
Advanced Instructor course/ Examiners Standards clinic
Standard First Aid with CPR C re-certification

Review course descriptions and start dates

How do I become a recreation leader?

The City provides the following programs to prepare you to become a recreation leader:

Leader in Training
Recreation Leadership Certification Course
HIGH FIVE (public courses coming in 2016)
Standard First Aid and CPR-C

Learn more about these courses