Lifeguard class to be held at the Biloxi Natatorium – 04/07/2011

The City of Biloxi Aquatics Division will hold a Lifeguard Training class beginning Saturday, April 9 at 8 a.m. at the Biloxi Natatorium, 1384 Father Ryan Avenue.

Prior to attending the class, participants must sign up for the pretest which will be held at the Biloxi Natatorium on, Thursday, April 7 at 5 p.m. The pretest will consist of a 300 yard swim and 10 pound brick retrieval in 10 feet of water. Once the participants pass the pretest, each may enroll in the one week class that begins Saturday, April 9 and pay the class fees. Fees are $175 for Biloxi residents and $225 for non-Biloxi residents, which cover all lifeguard training materials.

To enroll in the Lifeguard Training class, participants must be 15 years of age or older and pass the pretest.

All classes are taught by certified American Red Cross instructors.

For more information, including class dates and times, contact the Biloxi Natatorium at 228-435-6205 or email aquatics@biloxi.ms.us.