Aquatics Training
Lifeguard Training, Water Safety Instructor, CPR/AED & First Aid, Junior Aquatics
Lifeguard Training
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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.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.
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. 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.
CPR/AED & First Aid for Professional Rescuers
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.
Junior Lifeguard
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.
Junior Swim Instructor
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.
Babysitter Training
Ages 11-15
You’re the boss! Learn the basics of childcare – holding and feeding, safe play, injury prevention, and understanding childhood development and behavior. Know what to do in an emergency and how to respond, including CPR and First Aid skills. This course will also teach the young entrepreneur the business of babysitting as well – finding work, creating a resume, figuring how much to charge, interviewing, and professional behavior.
Lifeguard Training
Prescreen: $10 (non-refundable)
Member: $150 Non-Member: $180 (after successful prescreen)
Discount rates may be available with a South Davis Recreation Center Employee contract
| Session 1-Monday/Wednesday | ||
| Prescreen | September 21st | 6pm-8pm |
| Class | September 28th-October 14th | 5pm-9pm |
| Session 2-Tuesday/Thursday | ||
| Prescreen | November 24th | 6pm-8pm |
| Class | December 1st-December 17th | |
Review courses scheduled on an as needed basis.
Contact kathleen@southdavisrecreation.com for more information.
Prescreen
Successful prescreen is required prior to class registration and participation. The prescreen consists of:
- Continuous 300 yard swim using a front crawl and/or breaststroke. Goggles may be worn.
- Timed brick retrieval: enter water 9 feet deep, swim 20 yards, submerge to 9 feet to retrieve a 10 pound object, return to starting point while keeping both hands on the object, exit water with object. Must be complete under 1 minute 40 seconds. Goggles may NOT be worn.
- 2 minute tread without hands
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.
Click here for more information on Lifeguard Training
Pricing
Prescreen: $10 (non-refundable)
Member: $150 Non-Member: $180
Discount rates may be available with a South Davis Recreation Center Employee contract
Session 1:
Prescreen: Tuesday, January 7th at 6:00pm
Class: January 14th – February 6th Tues/Thurs 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Session 2:
Prescreen: Monday, February 24th at 6:00pm
Class: March 2nd – March 25th Mon/Wed 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Session 3:
Class A: Prescreen: Monday, April 20th at 6:00pm
Class: April 27th – May 15th Mon/Wed/Fri 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Class B: Prescreen: Tuesday April 21st at 6:00pm
Class: April 28th – May 16th Tues/Thurs 5:00pm – 9:00pm & Sat 9am-1pm
Review courses scheduled on an as needed basis.
Contact kathleen@southdavisrecreation.com for more information.
Cancelled
Pricing
Prescreen: $10 (non-refundable)
Member: $150 Non-Member: $180
Discount rates may be available with a South Davis Recreation Center Employee contract
Session 1:
Prescreen:
Class:
Review courses scheduled on an as needed basis.
Contact kathleen@southdavisrecreation.com for more information.
Prescreen
Successful prescreen is required prior to class registration and participation. The prescreen consists of:
- Continuous 300 yard swim using a front crawl and/or breaststroke. Goggles may be worn.
- Timed brick retrieval: enter water 9 feet deep, swim 20 yards, submerge to 9 feet to retrieve a 10 pound object, return to starting point while keeping both hands on the object, exit water with object. Must be complete under 1 minute 40 seconds. Goggles may NOT be worn.
- 2 minute tread without hands
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.
Water Safety Instructor
Prescreen: $10 (non-refundable)
Member: $95 Non-Member: $125 (after successful prescreen)
Discount rates may be available with a South Davis Recreation Center Employee contract
| Session 1-Tuesday/Thursday | ||
| Prescreen | October 13th | 6pm |
| Class | October 20th-November 5th | 4pm-8pm |
Contact kathleen@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.
Click here for more information on Water Safety Instructor Courses
Prescreen: $10 (non-refundable)
Class: Member $95 Non-Member: $125
Discount rates may be available with a South Davis Recreation Center Employee contract.
Session1:
Prescreen: Monday, January 27th at 6:00pm
Class: February 3rd – February 19th Mon & Wed 4pm-8pm
Session 2
Prescreen: Tuesday, March 17th at 6:00pm
Class: March 24th – April 16th T/Th 5pm-9pm
No class week of spring break: 3/30 – 4/2
Contact lizie@southdavisrecreation.com for more information.
Cancelled
Pricing
Prescreen: $10 (non-refundable)
Class: Member $95 Non-Member: $125
Discount rates may be available with a South Davis Recreation Center Employee contract.
Session1:
Prescreen:
Class:
Contact lizie@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 Courses
Member: $75 Non-Member: $85
| Session 1 | Saturday, October 3rd | 8am-1pm |
| Session 2 | Saturday, November 14th | 8am-1pm |
Review Courses scheduled on an as needed basis.
Contact kathleen@southdavisrecreation.com for more information.
Click here to learn more about Blended Learning CPR classes.
Prescreen: $10 (non-refundable)
Class: Member $95 Non-Member: $125
Discount rates may be available with a South Davis Recreation Center Employee contract.
Session1:
Prescreen: Monday, January 27th at 6:00pm
Class: February 3rd – February 19th Mon & Wed 4pm-8pm
Session 2
Prescreen: Tuesday, March 17th at 6:00pm
Class: March 24th – April 16th T/Th 5pm-9pm
No class week of spring break: 3/30 – 4/2
Contact lizie@southdavisrecreation.com for more information.
Junior Lifeguard
Cancelled
Pricing:
Member $55 Non-Member $60
Schedule: Monday-Thursday 10:30am-11:55am
Session 1:
Session 2:
Session 3:
This course my be combined with the Jr. Swim Instructor course if there are not enough students to hold the class.
Junior Swim Instructor
Cancelled
Pricing: Member: $55 Non-Member: $60
Schedule: Monday-Thursday 9:00am-10:25am
Session 1:
Session 2:
Session 3:
This course my be combined with the Jr. Lifeguard training course if there are not enough students to hold the class.
Babysitter Training
Cancelled
Pricing: Member $60 Non-Member $70
Schedule: Monday-Thursday 9:00am-9:55am
Session 1:
Session 2:
Session 3:
