Parks & Recreation offers free Red Cross certification

Lexington, Ky. — You can earn your Red Cross lifeguard certification for free with Lexington Parks & Recreation. People ages 15 and over are invited to participate in this unique opportunity, which includes a commitment to work for Lexington Parks & Recreation Aquatics facilities for the remainder of the summer.

Classes will take place at the Woodland Aquatic Center (190 Old Park Avenue) on the following days:

1 – 8 p.m., Saturday, June 24
9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sunday, June 25
9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Friday, June 30
1 – 8 p.m., Saturday, July 1

Participants must attend all four classes. Once completed, all participants are guaranteed a job at the Lexington Parks & Recreation Aquatics facilities, working 20 – 40 hours per week.

Preregister now by calling (859) 288–2974 or (859) 288–2973 and be prepared to get in the pool on the first day of instruction.