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Lifeguard Explorers is your pathway to becoming a ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ lifeguard. 

The ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ is committed to identifying and training swimmers from around the city. In this new Lifeguard Explorers program, we will teach the required skills and provide supervised practice time needed to successfully pass the Lifeguard Skills Test. Passing the Lifeguard Skill test is a requirement to become a ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ Lifeguard.


Highlights

• Learn the skills needed to pass the Lifeguard Skills Test
• Swimming practice time included in each class
• Paid training - receive $475 upon completion of the program
  Completion of the program requires attending 15 classes, completing the lifeguard job application & taking the lifeguard skills test
• Open to Chicago residents age 15-22

Class Details

• 15 classes
   
• Meets two days a week
   
• 2025 Spring session dates:  March 31, 2025 - May 10, 2025
   
• Locations:
  • Austin Town Hall Park, 5610 W. Lake St.
    Mon.:4:45 pm - 6:45 pm
    Tues.: 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm
    Saturday: 2:45 - 4:45 pm
    
     
  • Nash Park, 1833 E. 71st
    Mon., Wed., & Fri.: 4 - 6 pm
    
     
  • Homan Square Community Center Park, 3559 W. Arthington
    Monday: 5 pm - 7 pm
    Wed. & Fri.: 4:45 pm - 6:15 pm
    
     
  • LaFollette Park, 1333 N. Laramie Ave.
    Monday: 5 pm - 6:45 pm
    Saturday: 12 pm - 2 pm
    
     
• Format
  • 15-minute warm-up
  • 60-minute swim
  • 30-minute lifeguard skills training
  • 15-minute closing 

The ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ is committed to identifying and training swimmers from around the city. Successfully passing the test and completing the job application and applicant requirements for the Lifeguard position makes you eligible to be hired as a ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ Lifeguard!

 

Learn more about the lifeguard position & the application process: www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/lifeguards

For questions about the Lifeguard Explorers program call the ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ Aquatics Division at (312) 742-7801.