Tests offered for certified lifeguards to work at state parks

Indiana DNR Release:

Indiana State Parks and Reservoirs lifeguarding tests for already-certified lifeguards who want to work at DNR State Park and Reservoirs properties will be held at no cost to the participants on April 11 in Corydon, and April 25 in Muncie.

Applicants must already be certified in Lifeguarding and CPR for the Professional Rescuer to be eligible to attend the test at either site; the tests are not a recertification of any type. Testing will include blood borne pathogens, a written test and a water test.

The Corydon option is on April 11 is at the Harrison County YMCA. The test in Muncie is at Ball State University's Lewellen Aquatic Center.

To get to the Corydon site, take I-64 to Exit 105. Go south on Hwy. 135, turn left onto Hwy. 337 South toward downtown Corydon. Follow Hwy. 337 South approximately 1 mile, then turn left on Foundation Way, which is between a restaurant and insurance office, and follow to the YMCA.

To get to the Muncie site, go down the main road on campus, called McKinley. Enter by the pool and follow signs to room HP 100.

Registration at both sites starts at 8:30 a.m. The actual test will start at 9 a.m. at both sites and should conclude by 2 p.m.