Updated Lifeguard Information For The 2020 Season
| Dear lifeguards and parents, Please read carefully if you interested in being a guard at Pomona this summer. This notice is taking the place of the meeting that was scheduled for 3/17 at the community center due to COVID-19 protocols. Pomona wants to do our part in helping your family and the community stay safe; this year we will be conducting the hiring process electronically. Below you will find information regarding lifeguard courses, a document outlining lifeguard expectations and guidelines, and google form. Interested parties have until the 1st of April to fill out the Google Form. I understand that this may leave you with lots of questions, I encourage you to read through the lifeguard expectations and guidelines document and then email me if you have any questions. Lifeguard Courses: First Time Guards Lifeguarding class will be held at Pomona Swim Club. You will need to complete the online portion of the class prior to the first class. Once you complete the online course, please print the completion form or the email you receive from the American Red Cross. Below is the link for the online portion of the course. login We will meet on the following days: Wednesday, May 13 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Thursday, May 14 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Friday, May 15 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday, May 16 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Lifeguards in Training must be able to: Swim 300 yards (Front Crawl or Breast Stroke) Tread Water for 2 minutes without the use of their hands. Retrieve a 10 pound brink from the minimum of 7 feet depth of water and swim 20 years in 1:40 seconds. Students unable to complete these tasks will not be permitted to take the class. Cost: $235.00 due at the start of class. Please make checks payable to Kim McGonigle. Please email Kim at kimmcgonigle@gmail.com or 609-217-7068 to confirm you will be attending the course by Friday, May 8. Recertification You will need to complete the online portion of the class prior to the first class. Once you complete the online class, please print out the completion sheet or the email you will receive from the American Red Cross when you complete the online class. Below is the link for the online course. login We will meet on the following days: Monday, May 18- 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Tuesday, May 19- 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Cost is $90.00. **The Pomona Pool Board will cover the cost of the recertification class for returning Pomona Lifeguards.** Registration deadline is May 15th- Please email Kim at kimmcgonigle@gmail.com or at 609-217-7068 Pre-Season Meeting: Saturday May 2nd 9am-10am at Pomona Swim Club In lieu of the guard meeting at the community center we will be holding a meeting at pomona before the first lifeguard cleanup day. It is my hope that I can answer everyone’s questions over email but understand that this may not be possible. I look forward to seeing you all on May 2nd. Lifeguard Cleanup Days: Cleanup days are a great way to show me that you are serious about working this summer and a fantastic way to meet your co-workers or get back in touch. Be sure to wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty and sturdy shoes. Lastly, dress warm! It is almost always freezing on cleanup days. I look forward to seeing all the lifeguards who can make it! Day 1: Saturday May 2nd 10am to 1pm Day 2: Saturday May 9th 9am to 1pm Lifeguard Interest Google Form: Here We understand that this is an inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work through the hiring process for the 2020 summer. If you have any questions please feel free to email me at alexandra.kaiser@maine.edu. For questions regarding Lifeguard courses please reach out to Kim McGonigle at kim.mcgonigle@gmail.com. Best, Alexandra Kaiser Pomona Swim Club Manager |
