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 Welcome to the
CITY AQUATICS PROGRAM's Aquatics . This page is to keep you up to date on what is going on in our aquatics program here in the city. Information about programs that are being offered, special dates, announcements and much more are available here.
Become a life guard, programs and pool schedule will be posted here.
Key Elements
Lifeguarding
Q. What do I need to become a lifeguard?
A. You must be 15 1/2 years old to be hired as a lifeguard. You will also need to be certified through Red Cross in lifeguarding: professional rescue, Professional
CPR and first aid, and title 22. It also helps to have a first responder certification, AED and O2 administration and water safety
instructor (WSI). All of theses classes are offered through Red Cross and some are offered through the American Heart Association.
Q. Do I need to be certified when I apply?
A. No, you do not need to have your certifications when you apply or if you are interviewed to become a life guard. However you will need to have all of the certification upon the first day of the pool being open. Employee's with out the proper certifications will not be scheduled.
Q. What is the proper lifeguard uniform and do I need to provide it?
A. The City of Atascadero's lifeguard uniform consists of a red racing suit for girls and red board shorts for guys. Red shorts can be worn at any time over the suits along with the official lifeguard shirt. Each employee will receive two shirts and a sweat shirt from the city. Employees must provide their own suits and shorts
Q. How do I apply?
A. If you are interested in becoming a lifeguard for the City of Atascadero, please fill out an application and turn it in ASAP. You can print applications online by going to the
employment opportunities section and clicking on the application link. In the job position please write "Lifeguard I" and complete the rest of the form. When you are finished you can turn in the application at the front
desk of the City Annex. If you are over 18 and have previous lifeguard experience, and are interested in being a Sr. Lifeguard, write "Sr. Lifeguard I" in the position box.
Questions still not answered? Call Paula Anton 805-461-5000, ext. 3472
Aquatic Program's for
2006
The City of Atascadero Aquatics department offers a variety of swim programs. Keep an eye out for the City's summer REC guide with a full listing of the aquatic programs and the available dates. Space is limited in some programs so sign up quick!
Water Totters
Water totters will be coming back for its second season to provide youngsters with the opportunity to begin to swim! Water totters is a beginning swim class catered towards youngsters to help them get the feel for the water and learn the basics for a potential swimming future. Water totters is for children ages 3-6 that have no prior swim backgrounds. Water totters teaches floats, kicks, breathing techniques and implements games to promote overall comfort in the water. Water totters will be held in three different two week sessions at the wading pool at the Atascadero Lake Park, a pool that provides swimming newbie’s with the comfort of being able to touch the bottom. Class runs from 4:30-4:50 Monday-Thursday and provides participants with free time in the pool.
Mommy and Me
Mommy and me will be back again to provide moms and their young ones time to themselves in the pool. Mommy and me is a drop in time given to parents to have the pool to themselves and their smaller ones to play in the water and promote water comfort. Every Tuesday and Thursday the pool will shut down and be open exclusively to mommy and me participants from 4:00-4:30. Cost is $1.00.
Pool Schedule
Weekday Schedule
Monday Tuesday
Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00-10:00 Set Up
Set Up Set Up
Set Up Closed
10:00-11:00 Free Swim Free Swim Free Swim
Free Swim Closed
11:00-12:00 Free Swim Free Swim Free Swim
Free Swim Closed
12:00-1:00 Free Swim Free Swim
Free Swim Free Swim Closed
1:00-2:00 Free Swim Free Swim
Free Swim Free Swim Closed
2:00-3:00 Free Swim Free Swim
Free Swim Free Swim Closed
3:00-4:00 Free Swim Free Swim
Free Swim Free Swim Closed
4:00-5:00 Water tots Mommy
Water tots Mommy
&
Me
& Me
5:00-6:00 Take Down Take Down
Take Down Take Down Take Down
Weekend Schedule
Saturday Sunday
9:00-10:00 Set Up Set Up
10:00-11:00 Free Swim Free Swim
11:00-12:00 Free Swim Free Swim
12:00-1:00 Free Swim Free Swim
1:00-2:00 Free Swim Free Swim
2:00-3:00 Free Swim Free Swim
3:00-4:00 Free Swim Free Swim
4:00-5:00 Free Swim Free Swim
5:00-6:00 Take Down
ake Down
We will be closed Monday July 4th. Have a happy 4th of July!
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