Aquatics Training

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

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. 

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.

Babysitter Training

Summer Only 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.