Lompoc Parks and Recreation looks for new swim instructors

LOMPOC, Calif. – Lompoc Parks and Recreation is holding swim instructor training in August at the Lompoc Aquatic Center. 

The purpose of the training is to equip instructor candidates to teach courses in the Lompoc Aquatic Center Swim Lessons Program. 

Training will be presented in a classroom-learning format. 

Participants will be given an overview of the Lompoc Aquatic Center swim lessons program, skills practice on stroke techniques, and will be given practice-teaching assignments. 

Participants who complete the training will have the opportunity to apply for a position as a swim instructor at the Lompoc Aquatic Center. 

Candidates must be at least 16 years of age, and must have the ability to demonstrate proficiently the following swim strokes: front crawl (freestyle), back crawl (backstroke), and breaststroke. 

Candidates must also be able to demonstrate floating on the back and treading water for one minute.

Training Dates and Times are Friday August 4, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday August 5, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Monday August 7, 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 

The Training Fee is $20.

The instructor course fee will be refunded for Lompoc Valley residents/participants who apply to become an instructor at the Lompoc Aquatic Center and are hired within 30 days of successfully completing the instructor course. 

Registrations are taken by phone 805-875-8100, or online: activecommunities.com/lompocrecreation. 

A valid email address is required when registering for this course. 

The deadline to register is Wednesday, August 2.