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Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor Training Classes

Posted December 21st, 2022

Lifeguard: This course is three weeks long. The purpose of this course is to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies.

  •  Prerequisites: Before the first night of class, you must complete a 300 yard continuous swim, tread water for 2 minutes, and a timed event. Must be 15 years on or before the final scheduled session of the course.
  • Dates: Session 1: Jan. 30 – Feb. 16, Session 2: Feb. 20 – Mar. 9
  • Days, Times: Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday. 5:00pm – 8:00pm.
  • Fees: $150 – Resident and $188 – Nonresident

Water Safety Instructor (WSI): This training is four weeks long. It is designed to equip instructors with the tools and skills needed to teach and effectively promote water safety in, on and around water.

  • Prerequisites: Before the first night of class you must complete, 25 yards of Freestyle, Backstroke, Elementary Backstroke and Sidestroke. Also, 15 yards of Butterfly. Must be 16 years old on or before the final scheduled session of the course. Must be Lifeguard certified.
  • Dates: Session 1: Mar. 20 – Apr. 12
  • Days, Times: Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday. 5:00pm – 8:00pm.
  • Fees: $175 – Resident and $218 – Non-resident

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