Summer Lifeguards Needed!

 The Salamanca City Central School District is looking for certified lifeguards to work our Summer Swim Program.  The program runs from July 11th- August 18th (Monday-Thursday), 9am-12pm for swim lessons as well as open swim from 1230pm-230pm.  Please contact Chad Bartoszek at cbartoszek@salamancany.org to apply and/or for questions.  

To enroll in the Lifeguarding Course, you must be at least 15 years of age before the last scheduled class session. To participate in the Lifeguarding course, you must be able to demonstrate the following skills:

1.      Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. You may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used.

2.      Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. You should place your hands under your armpits.

3.      Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds.

       ■     Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Your face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed.

       ■     Surface dive, feet-first or head-first, to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.

■     Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on your back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object while keeping your face at or near the surface so you are able to get a breath. You should not swim the distance under water. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

If you are interested in becoming a lifeguard, please complete the form below. Once submitted, one of the instructors will be in contact with you.