Valleyfair's lifeguard staff will teach your child skills and techniques used in their everyday job including the use of rescue equipment, CPR, and rescue maneuvers. Participants will learn the leadership skills necessary to be a successful lifeguard while also building their confidence in aquatic safety.
Junior lifeguards will be given the opportunity to participate in the preparation of opening Soak City daily by attending morning lifeguard meetings, inspecting rescue equipment, and observing water quality testing. On the last day of the program, participants will be able to put their skills to the test by spending 30 minutes working with a Soak City Lifeguard while the park is open!
All participants in the program must be proficient swimmers between the ages of 11 and 15.