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Captain Corps I 2024
Volunteer Jr. Guard Program for 15 - 17 year olds
Captain Corp volunteers function as role models for Junior and Little Guards participants and assist instructors with aquatic safety through participation, education and creating a positive learning environment.
Requirements:
- Minimum 1 year as a SC City Junior Guard participant
- Must attend five mornings a week and volunteer three afternoons a week per session (dependent upon school year schedule
- Uniform provided (t-shirt and sweatshirt). Black trunks or swimsuits required by participant
- Completed Captain Corps Application Packet (Click here for packet) due at tryout check-in
- Applicants MUST be registered as a morning Junior Guard A or AA in the session you are available to volunteer to be eligible to tryout. Successful candidates will receive a refund if selected as a Captain Corps I. Applicant must be available to volunteer for at least two sessions - Either June 10 - July 5 or July 8 - August 2.
Tryouts:
- Saturday, April 27,
- Check-in: 8:00am at LGHQ. Physical Test @ 8:30am
- Monday, May 6
- Check-in: 4:30pm at LGHQ. Physical Test @ 5:00pm
Interviews:
- Candidates who successfully pass the physical test will be scheduled an interview.
- Interviews will be scheduled after tryout and will be held in person at Parks and Recreation Admin
Mandatory Training:
- Training dates: Week of June 3