An American Red Cross Lifeguarding course will be offered during Oak Ridge schools’ fall break next week, Oct 22-26.

Students who are 16 years old and older and successfully complete the course can apply for a City of Oak Ridge lifeguard position, a press release said.

The class is offered by the Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department, and it will be taught daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Attendance at all sessions is mandatory, a press release said.

Successful completion of the class will provide the student with certificates for Lifeguarding, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, and First Aid, the press release said.

All students must be at least 15 years old. Prerequisites include a 300-yard continuous swim using the front crawl and breaststroke using rhythmic breathing, a timed 20-yard swim and recovery of a 10-pound weight, and treading water for two minutes using legs only. The prerequisites must be met the first day of class.

The class fee is $135. Registration is available at the Oak Ridge Civic Center front desk, and payment is due at the time of registration. Enrollment is limited.

For more information, call the Recreation and Parks Department at (856) 425-3450 or visit www.orrecparks.org.