Aquatics Volunteers

Junior Lifeguards

This program will return for the Summer of 2024 and is designed to guide youth ages 13-15 into Lifeguard Training by building a foundation of skills, attitudes and knowledge. Areas of focus are prevention, fitness, response, leadership, and professionalism. Participants get the opportunity to volunteer with our swim lessons and water park/public swim times as well as being a part of the Aquatic team during the summer.

Program Prerequisites:

  • Must be 13 to 15 years old
  • Swim 100 yards freestyle continuously
  • Tread water for 1 minute
  • Retrieve a 10 pound diving brick from the deep end of the pool
The Jr. Lifeguard program will certify the participants as a StarGuard Elite Lifeguard if all minimum qualifications are met. To complete the course, a minimum of 50 volunteer hours is required between June 10 and July 27, and participants must be 15 years old by July 27 in order to be eligible for a Lifeguard certification.

Dates:

June 3 - June 6 (Monday - Thursday)
June 10 - July 27 (Weekly Meetings)

Locations:

McDowell Mountain Ranch Wed. at 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Eldorado Pool Tues. at 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Cactus Pool Tues. at 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Fees:

$87 Resident / $130 Non-Resident

Register Online for Jr Lifeguard Program

Contact Information

City of Scottsdale - Aquatics
15525 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy.
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
P: 480-312-6677

[email protected]