Aquatics Training Initiative

Public pools require two essentials: Water and lifeguards.

And since Wood Buffalo is about to have a lot of water with the opening of the aquatics centre at MacDonald Island, the Parks, Recreation and Culture department is wondering if you would like to ‘jump in’ and acquire aquatics training as a swimming instructor or a lifeguard.

We are targeting three main groups:

• Stay at home parents of school age children: These individuals may have time to train and work during school hours. We hope that by offering this opportunity to attend courses outside of evenings and weekends, we can attract people who can contribute.
• People who have worked in the field of aquatics: Many residents work unusual shifts and may want to fill their down time by teaching fitness or lessons.
• The region's youth: Aquatics is a job in demand across the country and fits well into students’ schedules while they are completing their education.

Wood Buffalo is offering aquatics training classes at various times so that it is possible for those who are interested to fit their training into their schedules. The only cost being passed on to candidates is a minimal certification fee for each aquatic award. 

Contact

For more information contact Tanya Jones, Aquatics Trainer at Centennial Pool, at 780-799-5853.

For more information about Centennial Pool, visit www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/pool.