Seattle Parks and Recreation offers safe, lifeguarded beaches at nine beaches around the city: Green Lake, Madison Park, Madrona, Magnuson Park, Matthews Beach, Mount Baker Park Beach, Pritchard Island Beach, and Seward Park Beach. It is strongly recommended that you swim only where and when lifeguards are present.
Seattle Parks and Recreation hires seasonal lifeguards. Part time work hours are available. Current Red Cross Lifeguard certification is required. Candidates must be at least 16 years old to apply. Wage starts at $25.98/hr. More info: Aquatics Employment & Training – Parks | seattle.gov
Seattle Parks free swim lessons
Free outdoor Swim Lessons are offered at all lifeguarded beaches for ages 6-16. Midday and evening sessions are available. You can sign up via email or in-person at the beach during regular operating hours. Drop-ins are possible if there is space. Lessons are weather dependent and may be cancelled for poor weather, or very hot weather when more lifeguard staff are needed for surveillance duty. More info: Swimming Beaches – Parks | seattle.gov
Seattle Parks swimming lessons for a fee. Swimming lessons for a fee are also offered indoors and outdoors at Seattle Parks pools. In addition, there are aquatic exercise classes, plus public swim events, lap swims, and other activities. More info: Pool Fees & Program Descriptions – Parks | seattle.gov
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