Water Safety Instructor

May 28, 2022 9:00 am

This three day course requires pre-registration and there is online work that must be completed prior to the first day.  Course schedule (must attend all three days):

• 9:00-6:00 Saturday May 28, 2022
• 9:00-6:00 Sunday May 29, 2022
• 9:00-6:00 Monday May 30, 2022

  You can find information on the Water Safety Instructor program here.   To participate in the Water Safety Instructor course, individuals must:

• Be at least 16 years of age on or before the final scheduled lesson of this course.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform the following swimming skills:

1. Swim the following strokes consistent with the Stroke Performance Charts, Level 4

• • Front crawl—25 yards
  • Back crawl—25 yards
  • Breaststroke—25 yards
  • Elementary backstroke—25 yards
  • Sidestroke—25 yards
  • Butterfly—15 yards

2. Maintain position on back for 1 minute in deep water (floating or sculling).
3. Tread water for 1 minute.

Lifeguard Training

May 28, 2022 9:00 am

  ***Limited space available***  

• 9:00-4:30 May 28, 29 and 30, 2022 (must attend all three days)
• Preregistration required
• This is a blended learning course and all online training must be completed before class starts.

Lifeguarding Instructor

June 1, 2022 9:00 am

This three day course requires pre-registration and there is online work that must be completed prior to the first day. Proof of a current American Red Cross Lifeguarding with CPR/AED For the Professional Rescuer and First Aid certification is required.  Course schedule (must attend all three days):

• 9:00-6:00 Wednesday June 1, 2022
• 9:00-6:00 Thursday June 2, 2022
• 9:00-6:00 Friday June 3, 2022

  This course is not designed to teach you lifeguarding skills. You are expected to come to class with a strong understanding of the lifeguard program and be able to perform the lifeguarding skills to the standard. You can find information on the r.17 lifeguarding program here.   CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A LIFEGUARDING INSTRUCTOR:

• Must have a current ARC lifeguard certification
• Must be at least 17 years old by the last day of class
• Successfully complete the Online Session
• Successfully complete the Precourse Skills Test Session
• Attend and actively participate in all course sessions
• Successfully complete class activities, including four practice-teaching assignments
• Score a minimum of 80% (20 correct answers out of 25 questions) on the instructor course final written exam