The North of the River Recreation and Park District is offering a lifeguard certification class from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 1-3.

Participants must be at least 15 1/2 years old.

Cost is $170.

Participants must register by March 24 at any NOR center and complete the online course before the first class.

The Park Stockdale Civic Association is hiring certified lifeguards for the summer season and pays $1 more than minimum wage.

For an application, visit the office 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. MWF at 205 Rio Bravo Avenue. For more information, contact the PSCA at (661) 323-4302; parkstockdale@bak.rr.com.