Aquatics Training
Lifeguard Training, Water Safety Instructor, CPR/AED & First Aid, Junior Aquatics
Lifeguard Training
Ages 15+
Get trained – save a life! Through online learning, classroom instruction, and hands on practice, you’ll learn to prevent, recognize, and respond to a variety of aquatic emergencies, all while preparing for an excellent job! Successful participants will be certified in American Red Cross Waterpark Lifeguarding (includes CPR/AED & First Aid). Class participation does not ensure employment. Participants must be 15 years old by end of session.
Registration is Open
PRICING
Prescreen: $10 (non-refundable)
Members: $175
Non-Member Resident: $205
Non-Member Non-Resident: $225
Course fees waived with South Davis Employment agreement.
Session 1
Prescreen: Monday| January 6 | 6-8pm
Class: Monday & Wednesday | January 13-February 3 | 5pm-9pm
Session 2
Prescreen: Tuesday | February 25 | 6pm-8pm
Class: Tuesday & Thursday | March 4-27 | 5pm-9pm | no class 3/6
Session 3A
Prescreen: Monday | April 14 | 6pm-8pm
Class: Monday & Wednesday | April 21-May 7 | 5pm-10pm
Session 3B
Prescreen: Tuesday | April 15 | 6pm-8pm
Class: Tuesday & Thursday | April 22-May 8 | 5pm-10pm
Contact kathleen@southdavisrecreation.com for more information.
Prescreen
Lifeguard Prescreen
Successful prescreen is required prior to class registration and participation. Completion of the prescreen does not guarantee success in class but determines if the student has the minimum skill level to safely participate in the course.
- Swimming sequence: jump into water from the side, totally submerge, recover to the surface and swim 150 yards using front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both. After swimming 150 yards, maintain position at the surface of the water without support for 2 minutes by treading without the use of your hands. After treading 2 minutes, swim 50 more yards. Goggles are permitted.
- Timed sequence (1 minute 40 second deadline): Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Surface dive to a depth of 7 – 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on your back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping your face at or near the surface. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps. Goggles are not permitted.
PRICING
Prescreen: $10
Members: $175
Non-Member Resident: $205
Non-Member Non-Resident: $225
Session 1:
Prescreen: Monday | October 7 | 6pm-8pm
Class: Monday/Wednesday | October 14-30 | 5pm-10pm
Session 2:
Prescreen: Monday | October 28 | 6pm – 8pm
Class: Friday/Saturday | November 8, 9, 15 & 16 | Friday 3-9pm, Saturday 9am-6pm
Contact kathleen@southdavisrecreation.com for more information.
Prescreen
Lifeguard Prescreen
Successful prescreen is required prior to class registration and participation. Completion of the prescreen does not guarantee success in class but determines if the student has the minimum skill level to safely participate in the course.
- Swimming sequence: jump into water from the side, totally submerge, recover to the surface and swim 150 yards using front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both. After swimming 150 yards, maintain position at the surface of the water without support for 2 minutes by treading without the use of your hands. After treading 2 minutes, swim 50 more yards. Goggles are permitted.
- Timed sequence (1 minute 40 second deadline): Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Surface dive to a depth of 7 – 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on your back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping your face at or near the surface. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps. Goggles are not permitted.
Prescreen: $10
Pricing:
Resident Member $175
Resident Non-Member $205
Non-Resident Non-Member $225
Session 1
Prescreen: Tuesday, May 28 @ 6pm-8pm or Wednesday, May 29 6pm-8pm
Class: Monday-Friday | June 3-7 | 12pm-5pm
Session 2
Prescreen: Monday, June 17 1pm-3pm or Thursday, June 20 1pm-3pm
Class: Monday-Friday | June 24-28 | 12pm-5pm
Review courses scheduled on an as-needed basis.
Contact kathleen@southdavisrecreation.com for more information.
Prescreen
Lifeguard Prescreen
Successful prescreen is required prior to class registration and participation. Completion of the prescreen does not guarantee success in class but determines if the student has the minimum skill level to safely participate in the course.
- Swimming sequence: jump into water from the side, totally submerge, recover to the surface and swim 150 yards using front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both. After swimming 150 yards, maintain position at the surface of the water without support for 2 minutes by treading without the use of your hands. After treading 2 minutes, swim 50 more yards. Goggles are permitted.
- Timed sequence (1 minute 40 second deadline): Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Surface dive to a depth of 7 – 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on your back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping your face at or near the surface. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps. Goggles are not permitted.
Lifeguard Instructor
Offered only when needed.
You must contact kathleen@southdavisrecreation.com to register.
PRICING
Members: $275
Non-Member Resident: $300
Non-Member Non-Resident: $325
Water Safety Instructor
Ages 16+
Earn your American Red Cross certification to teach all levels of swimming and prepare for an exciting job! Through online learning, classroom instruction, and hands on practice, you’ll learn how to plan lively, educational lessons, efficiently lead a class, and evaluate students’ progress. Successful participants will be certified as American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors. Class participation does not ensure employment. Participants must be 16 years old by end of session.
Prescreen: $10 (non-refundable)
Pricing:
Member $125
Resident Non-Member $155
Non-Resident Non-Member $175
Discount rates may be available with a South Davis Recreation Center Employee contract.
Session 1:
Prescreen: Monday | March 17th | 4pm
Class: Monday & Wednesday | March 17th-April 2nd | 4pm-7pm
Session 2:
Prescreen:
Class:
Contact Asa@southdavisrecreation.com for more information.
Prescreen
Successful prescreen is required prior to class registration and participation. The prescreen consists of:
- Swimming 25 yards each of the following strokes: front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, butterfly (15 yards). Strokes will be assessed using American Red Cross Learn to Swim Level 4 assessment charts.
- Maintain position on back for 1 minute
- Tread water for 1 minute
Completion of the prescreen does not guarantee success in class, but determines if the students has the minimum skill level to safely participate in the course.
Register Here
Prescreen: $10 (non-refundable)
Pricing:
Resident Member $125
Resident Non-Member $155
Non-Resident Non-Member $175
Session 1
Prescreen:
Class:
Session 2
Prescreen:
Class:
Contact Asa@southdavisrecreation.com for more information.
Prescreen
Successful prescreen is required prior to class registration and participation. The prescreen consists of:
- Swimming 25 yards each of the following strokes: front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, butterfly (15 yards). Strokes will be assessed using American Red Cross Learn to Swim Level 4 assessment charts.
- Maintain position on back for 1 minute
- Tread water for 1 minute
Completion of the prescreen does not guarantee success in class, but determines if the students has the minimum skill level to safely participate in the course.
Register Here
PRICING
Prescreen: $10
Members: $125
Non-Member Resident: $155
Non-Member Non-Resident: $175
Session 1:
Prescreen:m
Class:
Session 2:
Prescreen:
Class:
Contact asa@southdavisrecreation.com for more information.
Prescreen
Successful prescreen is required prior to class registration and participation. The prescreen consists of:
- Swimming 25 yards each of the following strokes: front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, butterfly (15 yards). Strokes will be assessed using American Red Cross Learn to Swim Level 4 assessment charts.
- Maintain position on back for 1 minute
- Tread water for 1 minute
Completion of the prescreen does not guarantee success in class, but determines if the students has the minimum skill level to safely participate in the course.
CPR/AED & First Aid
Blended Learning
Get trained-save a life! Through online learning, classroom instruction, and hands on practice, you’ll learn to prevent, recognize, and respond to a variety of emergencies in the home, workplace, or in your community. Successful participants will receive American Red Cross Certifications.
These classes combine online learning with in-person training and evaluation. After registration, you will receive instructions for accessing and completing the online material. All online material is done on your own schedule on your computer. You must complete all online content prior to the in-person session. Due to the time required to complete the online material, registration will close one week prior to the respective in-person session.
CPR/First Aid
Blended Learning Courses
CPR/FirstAid classes will be scheduled on an as needed basis.
Please Contact kathleen@southdavisrecreation.com for more information.
Register Here
Junior Lifeguard
Summer Only Ages 11-14
Take part in a new adventure this summer & become the newest Junior Life Guard. You will learn CPR & First Aid and improve your swimming skills. This course is an excellent way to prepare to become a Red Cross certified Lifeguard. Successful Junior Life Guards will be invited to volunteer & “work” alongside our summer Lifeguards on shift. Junior Lifeguards who volunteer throughout the summer will be invited to take the Life Guard Training class at no cost when student is of age.
Pricing:
Member: $55
Resident Non-Member: $60
Non-Resident Non-Member: $65
Schedule:
Session 1:
Session 2:
This course my be combined with the Jr. Swim Instructor course if there are not enough students to hold the class.
Contact Asa@southdavisrecreation.com for more information.
6 student minimum to hold class.
Register Here
Junior Swim Instructor
Summer Only Ages 11-15
Designed for the high-level swimmer or swim team bound with a thirst for more water! Learn how to use your skills to help others learn how to swim. At the end of class, your strokes will be refined and you can volunteer to help with our swim lesson program and become a part of our Water Safety Team. Junior Swim instructors who volunteer throughout the summer will be invited to take the WSI class at no cost when student is of age.
Pricing:
Member: $55
Resident Non-Member: $60
Non-Resident Non-Member: $65
Schedule:
Session 1:
Session 2:
This course my be combined with the Jr. Lifeguard training course if there are not enough students to hold the class.
Contact Asa@southdavisrecreation.com for more information.
6 student minimum to hold class.
Register Here
