Lifeguard Training Class to Start April 29

News Release: March 20, 2009
Contact: Janice Osborne, Director-Communications and Marketing; American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley (610) 865-4400, ext. 262; pager (610) 830-9771


The American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley will conduct a lifeguard training class starting April 29 at Freedom High School, 3149 Chester Avenue, Bethlehem.

The eight-day class will be held April 29, 30, May 6, 7, 8, 13, 14 and 15, from 3-7 p.m. each day.

Candidates must successfully complete a swimming skills pre-test on the first day and must meet minimum age of 15 before the last day of class. Cost is $220.

To register and for more information, call (610) 865-4400, ext. 247 or visit www.redcrosslv.org.

The American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley serves nearly 690,000 residents of Carbon, Lehigh and Northampton counties. Last year the Red Cross provided health and safety education training; Lifeline, a personal response service for seniors; and emergency relief to more than 24,000 greater Lehigh Valley residents. For more information about the American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley or volunteer opportunities, call (610) 865-4400 or visit www.redcrosslv.org.