SLO County Parks encourages strong, young swimmers ages 10-17 to enroll in the Cayucos Beach Junior Lifeguard Program. This program offers a great opportunity for youngsters to spend quality time with United States Lifeguarding Association (U.S.L.A.) trained open-water instructors. This is a "skill-building" program that emphasizes healthy exercise, teamwork and most of all, FUN! We hope your child enjoys their Junior Lifeguard experience. We are committed to giving the very highest level of service to our community.

Last Revised: June 29, 2009

PROGRAM DETAILS

• Perform rescue techniques and learn princliples of beach lifeguarding.
• Understand responsibilities and expectations of aquatic personnel and first responders.
• Build teamwork and leadership skills.
• Learn the ecology and environment of the bay, beach and ocean.
• Become skilled at open water rescues.
• Increase swimming skills, speed and endurance.
• HAVE FUN!!

AGE: Kids ages 10 - 17

SKILL LEVEL TESTING:
This program demands above average swimming ability and children should have a slight to moderate level of comfort swimming in the ocean. To participate in the program all returning and new participants must satisfactorily complete the following Skill Level Tests on the first day of the session:

• swim 100 yards in under 3 minutes
• swim 10 yards underwater
• tread water for 5 minutes
  

CODE OF CONDUCT:
Each participant AND parent will be required to sign a "Code of Conduct" and "Rules and Discipline" statement. Unacceptable behavior, language or disrespectful attitude to any person WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. Participants who do not follow these rules will be dismissed from the program and NO REFUND will be processed.

ATTENDANCE: Attendance is required for all three weeks. The first day of each session will meet at Hardie Pool in Cayucos. A Cayucos Beach Junior Lifeguard Program schedule will be handed out to all participants/parents. Please note that changes to the schedule can occur and we wil make every effort to notify parents and participants of those changes. Most you will meet at the Cayucos Beach Junior Lifeguard tower unless prior notification is given.

UNIFORM:
Our program participants will receive a Jr. Lifeguard t-shirt and board shorts to be worn each day. Sweatshirts will also be available at an extra charge.

EQUIPMENT:
Wetsuits are strongly recommended. Water temperatures range from 60-65 degrees throughout the summer. All participants must wear their CBJG uniform and come prepared each day along with bringing proper equipment and supplies. Wetsuits are not provided.

WHAT TO BRING EACH DAY:
First Day at Hardie Pool: swimsuits, towels, goggles (if preferred), snacks/lunch and water.

Cayucos Beach Days: uniform, sweatshirt, warm clothes, swim gear, wetsuits, fins, towels, pencil, body boards, surfboards, lunch, water and SUNSCREEN!

BREAKS: This program does not provide meals. Please bring plenty of water and snacks. There will be a 1/2 hour supervised lunch break each day.

VOLUNTEER AIDE PROGRAM: Our Volunteer Aides assist staff in the daily operations of the Cayucos Beach Junior Lifeguard Program. This program will help develop their job skills, work habits and leadership skills as well as perpare them for Lifeguard Training. Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age by June 20, 2009 to participate in the program.

2009 REGISTRATION INFORMATION

SESSIONS: - We've extended the number of particpants per session. Please review availability below:

SESSION 1: June 22 - July 10, 2009 - CLOSED
SESSION 2: July 20 - August 7, 2009 - REG DEADLINE IS THURSDAY, JULY 2, 5:00 p.m. - 5 available spots

DAY & TIME:
Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

FEE:
$175 per participant (includes t-shirt, boardshort and manual)

REGISTRATION:
Registration begins Monday, May 4, 2009. You may fax, scan and email, or snail-mail your completed Junior Lifeguard Registration Form. Walk-in registration will be available at the SLO County Parks Administrative Office at 1087 Santa Rosa Street, San Luis Obispo (Monday thru Friday 8am-5pm) beginning Monday, May 4, 2009.
Early registration will not be accepted

For information regarding Junior Lifeguards or other Aquatic Programs contact Stacey King at sking@co.slo.ca.us or call (805) 781-5930.

"THANK YOU" to our
2009 Junior Lifeguard Program sponsors!

3Ink Screenprinting, Morro Bay

Cayucos Lioness Club, Cayucos

Cayucos Surf Company, Cayucos

Good Clean Fun, Cayucos

Sea Shanty, Cayucos

Surfrider Foundation, San Luis Obispo Chapter

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY PARKS
1087 SANTA ROSA STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408
Phone: (805) 781-5930
Fax: (805) 781-1102
SLOParks@co.slo.ca.us

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