Haverhill Plans Lifeguard Classes This Month in Advance of Next Summer Season

Lifeguard Tom Jordan looks out over the beach at Haverhill’s Plug Pond during the 2025 season. (WHAV News photograph.)

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The forecast may be for snow and cold temperatures, but the Haverhill Recreation Department is thinking ahead to summer.

A three-day class for those who interested in qualifying for American Red Cross lifeguard certification begins Friday, Dec. 12, from 4:30-9 p.m., at Haverhill High School’s Charles C. White Pool, 137 Monument St. The class continues Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Dec., 14, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The last day to register is Thursday, Dec. 11. Participants must complete an online learning module before the water instruction begins.

The class is being run by Wicked Safety Training of Woburn. The fee is $300 for Haverhill residents and $325 for non-residents.

A refresher class for those interested in re-certification is Sunday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The fee is $200 for Haverhill residents and $225 for non-residents.

Registration takes place on the city’s website, HaverhillMA.gov.

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