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2011 Lifeguard Training Information

In 2011 The Pool Management Group will train students who are hired by PMG in Bulgaria and Macedonia to be Lifeguards before they come to the U.S.A. to work. The 2011 Lifeguard training will be conducted by Certified Instructors in Sofia during April or May.

American Red Cross Class Prerequisites:

• The student must be able to dive to a depth of three (3) meters and retrieve a 4kg submerged object.
• Swim 300 meters without stopping using freestyle (front crawl) and breaststroke.
• Tread water for two (2) minutes without using their hands. (Legs Only)

Cost:

• $200.00 US Currency – Includes Lifeguard Uniform and Certification.
• $200.00 will be refunded to the student at the end of the summer as long as the student works through the end date as listed on the Employee Agreement.
• If a student fails the swim test, we will offer the student a place in a future class or issue a full refund.

Class Dates and locations:

Technical University, Sofia Bulgaria.

April and May 2011 (three (3) days)

Class Details:

• Classes last 32 hours. Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
• Classes are instructed in English. The final written exam is in English.
• Class size is limited to 30 students.
• Students must attend all days to get certified.
• Students who pass the class will receive confirmation in Bulgaria and certification cards when they arrive in the USA.

Other information:

• Students who do not receive a VISA or are denied entry to the U.S.A. will be refunded $100.00 (minus any fees)
• When students travel to the U.S.A., they will fly directly to the city in which they will work.

Attend company General Staff meeting and complete curriculum (PAID)

Our General Staff Meeting helps to train employees in all responsibilities of being a lifeguard. Examples of your  responsibilities include:

• Safety of All Patrons at Facility
• Cleanliness of Facility
• Cleanliness of Pool
• Chemical Balance of Pool

Attend and Pass In-Season Safety Checks (PAID)

We ensure our lifeguards are the best out there. During the summer, there will be unannounced Safety Checks to help keep our guards skills sharp. These safety checks will test your skills in all aspects of lifeguarding safety, CPR, and First Aid.

On-site Training (PAID)

Before a student begins work at any pool they are trained one on one on how to perform the daily duties. Cleaning, Lifeguard Skills, Rules, Testing and adjusting chemicals, checking member passes.