Thank you for your interest in becoming a Lifeguard for Middletown Recreation. If you are already certified or are looking to get certified,
please email your application or mail/drop off to the Rec Center (140 Wilderman's Way) For those needing certification, you will be enrolled in an upcoming Lifeguard class free of charge if you apply and work for us!
*Must be 15 years or older to apply.
***Lifeguard class participants must be able to demonstrate two prerequisites before starting the class*
Prerequisite 1 Lifeguarding Swim-Tread-Swim Sequence
-Swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both.
- Swimming on the back or side is not permitted.
- Swim goggles are allowed.
-Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs.
-Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both.
Prerequisite 2 Timed Event
-Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
-Starting in the water, swim 20 yards.
- The face may be in or out of the water.
- Swim goggles are not allowed.
- Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
-Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face at or near the surface.
-Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
Seasonal Staff Application 2025 Easy way to fill out a PDF (Windows Computers):
1. Click the application link.
2. Download the PDF (top right).
3. Find the Seasonal Staff Application PDF in your files.
4. Right-click the file.
5. Hover over "Open With"
6. Select Microsoft Edge.
7. Add text with the add text option (top left)
8. When completely filled out click on the printer icon (Ctrl+p).
9. Under the "Printer" option select save to PDF.
10. Email the PDF to Rec@MiddletownCT.Gov