Hopkins Community Education

Hello, we are pleased to offer a paid apprenticeship program designed to develop young swimmers, future lifeguards, and great employees. The program offers comprehensive swim instruction, instructor training, and a pathway to free lifeguard certification for students who demonstrate commitment and skill development. Our goal is to foster aquatic safety, leadership, and career readiness among youth aged 14-21 This is an opportunity to get paid while gaining experience and knowledge of the aquatics field. Students will go thru background check and volunteer application to help build workforce experience, once they get lifeguard certified they will be hired on by Hopkins Community Education. Initial Eligibility: Students aged 14 to 21 can enroll in the apprenticeship program. Advancement: Upon turning 15, students become eligible for our Free Lifeguard Certification Course if they meet program requirements. Prerequisites: Completion of all training sessions and demonstration of competence in water safety and instructional skills. Pay: $15 per hour Program Structure & Timeline: Phase 1: Swim & Water Safety Lessons Focus: Basic swimming skills and techniques Water safety principles Rescue skills and emergency response Phase 2: Instructor Assistance & Aquatics Management Focus: Assisting certified instructors in delivering water safety lessons Managing the aquatics area under supervision Learning pool operations, safety protocols, and customer service Phase 3:Lifeguard Certification Focus: Complete Lifeguard Certification course, Once certified, students will be able to work as Hopkins staff.

Spend some family time at the Eisenhower Community Center pool! Families should enter the building through door B at the Eisenhower Community Center. Students must be accompanied by an adult. The ECC pool is 3 feet deep to 8 feet deep. A lifeguard will be on duty at all times during Family Swim.