The Department of Parks & Recreation announced upcoming lifeguard certification courses in Hilo, Kona, and Pāhoa in September and October.

The American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification courses are open to participants who will be 15 years old on or before the final scheduled session. In addition, participants must complete two prerequisite swimming skills evaluations.

The certification courses, which include deep water training, will be held at the following locations and times:

• NAS Swimming Pool (Hilo): Fridays, Sept. 6 – Oct. 4, 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

• Pāhoa Community Aquatic Center: Oct. 7-11 (DOE Fall Break), 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

• Kona Community Aquatic Center: Sept. 16-20, 6:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Each course costs $121, and payment can be made on the first day of class. To register, contact the pools directly.

For more information about pre-requisites and pool contact information, visit the Department of Parks & Recreation Aquatics Section web page at https://www.parks.hawaiicounty.gov/divisions/recreation/aquatics