THE GROVEPORT RECREATION DEPARTMENT IS STILL OFFERING THE AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION CLASSES. INTERESTED PERSONS CAN START THE CLASS ONLINE. IN-WATER SKILL PORTIONS OF THE CLASS WILL BE SCHEDULED AT THE RECREATION CENTER. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT Kelsey Valine (AQUATICS MANAGER) AT kvaline@groveport.org.

Are you at least 15 years of age? Good swimmer? Enjoy working around people? If so, you should consider getting your lifeguard certification and becoming a lifeguard with the Groveport Recreation Department. Questions should be directed to Kelsey Valine (Aquatics Manager) at 614-836-1000 x1504 or kvaline@groveport.org.

To participate in this course you must be: 15 years of age by the last scheduled day of the course.

Why become a lifeguard with us?

Work at our award winning pools.

Receive a free membership to the Groveport Recreation Center and use the outdoor water park at no cost.

Your immediate family members are eligible to receive the resident rate for memberships.

Get your Lifeguard Certification Class fees reimbursed (certain criteria required).

Free re-certification.

Receive free staff uniforms, including bathing suit.

We offer flexible scheduling.

Provide amazing public service and get paid to do it.

Stay fit and get fit.

Work with like-minded people.

Gain a skill that will come in handy the rest of your life.

Work outside during the summer months.

It’s challenging both mentally & physically

Build your resume

It’s fun