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WANTED:
Reliable, dedicated, hard working
people who want to be a member
of our awarding-winning program.
Enroll in our Lifeguard Training
or Water Safety Instructor
certification courses.
 
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Chandler Human Resources will be
accepting applications online beginning
November 2010.
Human Resources will be accepting applications
from November 2010 through March 13, 2011, when
recruitment will be closed.
Testing Dates:
* TBD - either March or April of 2011
All testing dates are subject to change
without notification. Candidates will
only be scheduled for one testing date.
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Temporary Part-Time Jobs
We will be looking for part-time employees, ages
15 and older, who want to contribute to our
award-winning program. These positions are
temporary part-time, however, incumbents must
be available to work January through December
due to year-round aquatic programs. During
“peak” season (May – July), employees have the
opportunity to work 40 hours per week in the
“off-peak” season (August – April) hours may
vary from 5-20 hours per week. All candidates
offered employment with the City of Chandler
are expected to work during the school year.
If you are interested in becoming a part of our
team, enroll in one of our training classes today!
NOTE: Applications for employment may be
submitted while individuals are enrolled
or completing the Lifeguard Training or
Water Safety Instructor courses.
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How to Apply
Only electronic application submissions on the
City Human Resources Web site will be accepted.
Don't forget to submit your application!
You may submit an application while you are
completing or enrolled in a certification course.
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Apply here or you can go to the City's
Human Resources office located at:
55 N. Arizona Place, Suite 204
(E. of Arizona Ave., S. of Chandler Blvd.)
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A computer is available for the public to use
when applying for a position.
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Lifeguard & Water Safety Instructor
Certification Courses
All Aquatics job applicants must possess the
required certification from the American Red
Cross or be enrolled in the appropriate course.
Attendance at all class sessions for the Lifeguard
Training and Water Safety Instructor courses is
required! No exceptions will be made.
Pre-registration is required. All fees must be paid
at the time of registration. Fees include books
and a pocket mask. Please refer to our
certification courses refund, cancellation and
transfer policy (at right) before enrolling in
a class.
Acceptance of a student's registration form for
the certification classes does not necessarily mean
participation in the class. Students must successfully
pass a prerequisite skills test to take part in class.
Certification will be determined after students have
successfully completed all required water skills and
written exams. Failure to pass final skills tests and
written exams does not allow for refunds.
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Certification Class Refund, Cancellation
& Transfer Policy
A participant may cancel or transfer their enrollment
by calling the Aquatics Office at (480) 782-2756 or
480-782-2753, however the following policy will be
strictly followed:
* Advanced cancellations 8 days or more prior
to the start date of the class will be charged a
50% cancellation fee.
* Cancellations 7 days or less; no refund will be
issued.
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Resident fee: TBD Non-resident fee: TBD
Supply Fee: TBD (Check made payable to American
Red Cross on the first day of class)
Locations and times: TBD at a later date
Lifeguarding Courses:
Water Safety Instructor
(W.S.I.) Courses:
Will be offered begining January of 2011
You may submit an application while you are
completing or enrolled in a certification course.
We will be accepting registrations for these classes
in November of 2010.
** Online Registration **
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Lifeguard Training
American Red Cross
Teach participants the knowledge and skills needed
to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies.
The course content and activities prepare
participants to recognize and respond quickly and
effectively to emergencies and prevent drowning
and injuries. Upon successful completion,
participant will receive a certificate for Lifeguarding /
First Aid: valid for 3 years and CPR/AED for the
Professional Rescuer: valid for 1 year. This is a
30-hour course. Class size is limited so register early!
Please come prepared to swim each class session.
Prerequisites:
· Swim 300 yards continuously
· Starting in the water, swim 20 yards using front
crawl or breaststroke, surface dive 7-10 feet, retrieve
a 10-pound object, return to the surface, swim 20
yards back to the starting point with the object and
exit the water without using a ladder or steps, within
1 minute and 40 seconds.
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Water Safety Instructor (W.S.I.)
American Red Cross
The Water Safety Instructor course teaches
candidates how to teach the American Red Cross
progressive Learn to Swim program. Candidates
will learn how to teach swim lessons to any age
group, including infants and adults. This course
will provide the foundation for teaching in a safe
and fun environment.
This is a 43-hour course curriculum, which includes
5 hours of the F.I.T course, and 8 hours of instructor
candidate practical teaching time.
Prerequisites:
* 16 years or older by the last day of each course;
and ability to perform proficiency in water skills
test.
Water Skills Test:
* Demonstrate proficiency in the following strokes
(25 yards): front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke,
elementary backstroke, sidestroke, and butterfly
(15 yards); maintain position on back for one
minute in deep water (floating or sculling); tread
water for one minute (1:00).
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Guard Start Program
Ages 10 to 12
*** This program was eliminated due to
budget reductions as of June 26, 2010 ***
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Junior Lifeguard Program
Ages 13 to 15
*** This program was eliminated due to
budget reductions as of July 3, 2010 ***
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480.782.2749 Aquatics General Information
480.782.2733 Aquatics/Pool Information Line
480.782.2560 FAX
ParksAndRec@chandleraz.gov
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Chandler Aquatics
650 E. Ryan Road
Chandler, Arizona 85286
Map & Directions
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Attn: Chandler Aquatics
Mail Stop 906
P.O. Box 4008
Chandler, AZ 85244-4008
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