The Carroll Recreation Center proudly serves Carroll and the surrounding communities with one of the area’s top recreational facilities. The center offers a wide range of amenities, including an indoor swimming pool, basketball courts, a racquetball court, a fully equipped weight room and cardio area, a group fitness studio, a theater, and rental rooms that are perfect for family gatherings, parties, and community events.
Power Lunch: Strength
Power up your lunch break with this efficient 25–35 minute video led strength class. Build strength, boost energy, and be back to your day before 1PM!
Class Details
Format: Video-led strength class (no in-person instructor or staff)
Duration: 25-35 minutes
Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Session Dates: November 18 – December 30
Start Time: Video begins automatically at 12:35 PM
Location: Fitness Room
Attendance & Check-In
No registration is needed for the class. To attend, you must either: Hold a current REC membership, or Pay the daily admission fee.
When you arrive:
Check in at the front desk
Scan your membership card
Print your name on the class sign-in sheet
Equipment
Check “Class Schedule” below for equipment needed
DB= Dumbbells
Choose a weight that challenges you while being able to maintain control and proper form L = light (2-5 lbs) M = medium (5-10 lbs) H = heavy (10-20 lbs)
Mat: Bring your own or use one of ours. Mats will be used to make floor work more comfortable.
Warm Up
Classes that have “WUI” after class name include a warm up. Please spend 5 min before class begins warming up. Do your favorite warm up or choose warm up options that are posted on the wall of the fitness room.
After Class
Once the session finishes:
Wipe down all equipment used
Return mats and dumbbells to proper places
Class Schedule:
Date
Class Title
Class Duration
Equipment
Tues, Nov 18
Tabata Sculpt
25 Min
Mat, 2 sets of DB (M to H & L)
Thurs, Nov 20
30 Min Sculpt
30 Min
Mat, 1 set of DB (M to H)
Tues, Nov 25
Body Sculpt: Killer HIIT: WUI
22 Min
Mat, L/M/ H DB
Thurs, Nov 27
Thanksgiving- No Class
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Tues, Dec 2
Tabata Sculpt
25 Min
Mat, 2 sets of DB (M to H & L)
Thurs, Dec 4
30 Min Sculpt
30 Min
Mat, 1 set of DB (M to H)
Tues, Dec 9
Body Sculpt: Killer HIIT WUI
25 Min
Mat, L/M/H DB
Thurs, Dec 11
Total Body w/ Rebecca WUI
31 Min
Mat, L/M/H DB
Tues, Dec 16
Athletic Steppin’ Sculpt WUI
32 Min
Step (optional) or Mat, 1 DB (M)
Thurs, Dec 18
Get Down to Business WUI
26 Min
Step, Mat, L/M/H DB
Tues, Dec 23
Super Strength/ Super Sets
24 Min
Step (optional), L/M/H DB
Thurs, Dec 25
Christmas-No Class
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Tues, Dec 30
Slow Burn / Power Sculpt
22 Min
M to H DB
Evening Unwind Video Yoga Class
Take time to relax, stretch, and breathe with our Evening Unwind Video Yoga Class — a gentle, end-of-day session designed to help you de-stress and restore balance.
Class Details
Format: Video-led yoga class (no in-person instructor or staff)
Duration: 45–60 minutes
Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Session Dates: November 11 – December 23
Start Time: Video begins automatically at 5:35 PM
Location: Fitness Room
Attendance & Check-In
No registration is needed for the class. To attend, you must either: Hold a current REC membership, or Pay the daily admission fee.
When you arrive:
Check in at the front desk
Scan your membership card
Print your name on the class sign-in sheet
What to Bring
A yoga mat (you’re welcome to use one of ours)
Check the schedule to see if special equipment is needed (dumbbells, yoga blocks)
Please arrive a few minutes early and spend at least 5 minutes warming up before class begins.
After Class
Once the session finishes:
Wipe down all equipment used
Return mats and blocks to their proper places
Class Schedule:
Date
Class Title
Class Duration
Special Equipment
Tues, Nov 11
Mastering Mobility Yoga Flow
60 min
none
Thurs, Nov 13
Vinyasa Flow
60 min
none
Tues, Nov 18
Classic Yoga with Zac
54 min
none
Thurs, Nov 20
60 min Yoga Flow
60 min
none
Tues, Nov 25
All-Levels Yoga Sculpt
59 min
Yoga Block & Set of light dumbbells (2-5lbs)
Thurs, Nov 27
Thanksgiving-No Class
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Tues, Dec 2
Slow Flow Power Yoga
50 min
none
Thurs, Dec 4
Heart of a Yogi
59 min
Yoga Block
Tues, Dec 9
45 min Power Yoga
45 min
none
Thurs, Dec 11
Yoga Tone
56 min
Set of light dumbbells (2-5lbs)
Tues, Dec 16
Classic Yoga with Zac
54 min
none
Thurs, Dec 18
Mastering Mobility Flow
60 min
none
Tues, Dec 23
60 min Yoga Flow
60 min
none
Pool Opening & Closing Procedures
Opening the Pool
Before Opening
Test water in both the main pool and whirlpool manually.
Record results on the Chemical Log Sheet.
State Requirement: Chemical tests must be done at 5:50 AM and 3:45 PM.
Every 2 hours, check pH and ORP meters for the pool and whirlpool. Log all readings.
Never leave the deck to check chemicals unless another guard is present.
Getting Ready
Turn on all lights before entering the pool deck.
Use the touch screen near the guard room door.
Note: A buzzing sound will occur when toggling lights.
Wear proper uniform:
Athletic shorts or swimsuit
Lifeguard shirt
Hip pack with supplies
Rescue tube (stationed at guard stand)
Do NOT unlock pool doors until you’re at your post and ready to guard.
Closing the Pool
Clear all patrons from pool, deck, sauna, and hot tub.
Inspect sauna and turn it OFF.
Lock all pool doors (Men’s, Women’s, Family Changing Room, and main entrance).
Whirlpool: Ensure it’s off and water is at correct level.
Collect towels & lost items, place them in Lost & Found.
Turn off all lights.
Return the key to the guard room.
Reminder: As soon as you clock in, test chemicals.
Do not stay in the guard room or get distracted.
This must be done before unlocking the facility.
Lifeguard Capacity Rules
When guarding alone, you cannot supervise more than 30 people (includes pool, deck, hot tub & sauna).
Once attendance hits 28, two guards must remain on deck and adjust breaks as needed.
🗓️ Daily Shifts
Monday – Friday Shifts
AM Shift (5:45 AM – 7:30 AM)
Arrive by 5:45 AM with:
Hip pack (with supplies)
Guard shirt
Rescue tube
Opening Steps:
Turn on lights using the touch screen (Welcome = ON).
Check if sauna is ON:
Control panel right of door.
Knob: ON | Heat setting: 10.
Manually check chemicals (Hot tub & Main pool).
Hot Tub Limit: Max temp = 104°F.
If over 104°F, close the hot tub.
Set point should be 103°F.
If it’s higher, call the work phone.
Unlock doors and be ready to guard by 6:00 AM.
Closing Steps (7:30 AM):
Remind members that the pool is closing.
Sweep the pool deck & sauna.
Leave sauna ON.
Lock all doors (all lock from outside—you won’t get stuck).
Return key to guard room.
Turn off pool lights.
Noon Shift (10:45 AM – 1:30 PM)
Arrive by 10:45 AM with all gear.
Opening Steps:
Turn on lights (Welcome = ON).
Check sauna (Knob ON, Heat = 10).
Record chemical readings from wall meters (Hot tub & pool).
Hot tub temp must not exceed 104°F.
Close if over; call if set point is above 103°F.
Unlock doors and begin guarding by 11:00 AM.
Closing Steps (1:30 PM):
Remind patrons the pool is closing.
Walk the deck & check sauna.
Leave sauna ON.
Lock all doors.
Return key to guard room.
Turn off lights.
PM Shifts
3:50 PM – 6:30 PM
3:50 PM – 8:00 PM
Arrive by 3:50 PM with all required gear.
Opening Steps:
Turn on lights (Welcome = ON).
Check sauna (Knob ON, Heat = 10).
Manually check chemicals (Hot tub & Main pool).
Max Hot tub temp = 104°F
Set point should be 103°F; call if over.
Assign stations:
Main station: Lap lanes, deep end, hot tub, sauna.
Second station: Bulkhead & shallow end.
Guards must not stand together.
Breaks & Checks:
3:50 – 6:30 Shift:
Break: 5:00 – 5:15 PM
No second break due to end of shift.
3:50 – 8:00 Shift:
Breaks: 4:50–5:00, 5:50–6:00, 6:50–7:00
Chemical checks: 5:45 PM and 7:45 PM
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM (Closing Shift)
Arrive at 6:30 PM to relieve the earlier shift.
Closing Steps:
At 8:45 PM, remind members that the pool is closing.
Course Details: This is a blended learning course, which includes approximately 8 hours of online content to complete before the first day of class. The in-person portion lasts 21 hours. The online materials will be sent via email from the American Red Cross in mid-March. Throughout the course, there will be a mix of lectures, skills practice both in the classroom and in the water, a written test, and timed scenarios.
A pre-swim is required before taking the Lifeguard course. If you do not schedule and complete pre-swim, you will be removed from the class.
Swimming Portion Not timed, Swim goggles are allowed
Swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both.
Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs.
Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both.
Timed Portion Must be completed in 1 minute, 40 seconds. Swim Goggles are NOT allowed
Starting in the water, swim 20 yards.
Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face at or near the surface.
Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
Please complete the following to schedule pre-swim