Aquatics - WSI and Lifeguard Training Courses

2012 WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR COURSE (For Ages 16 Years and Older)

This course will train individuals to teach the American Red Cross Swimming Courses.

Future instructors will learn how to use course materials, develop lesson plans, conduct classes, evaluate students, and complete course records.

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST:

• Be 16 years old by the last day of class
• Pass a swimming and water safety skills test
• ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED AT THE PRECOURSE AND ALL CLASSES TO BE CONSIDERED FOR CERTIFICATION
• Be prepared to swim each day
  

• PRECOURSE DATE:
• • Monday, March 5, 2012 - 7:00-8:00 p.m. at Encinal Swim Center
• COURSE DATES:
• • Sundays:  March 11, 18, 25, April 1 - 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Emma Hood Swim Center
  • Saturdays:  April 14, 21, 28, May 5 & 12 - 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Encinal Swim Center

• COST PER PERSON:  $235
  

CLASS #: 10791 - WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR FLYER AND REGISTRATION FORM

HOW TO REGISTER:

1. You may register in person or by mailing completed form with payment to:  Alameda Recreation and Park Department, 2226 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501
2. Fax completed form with your current MasterCard or VISA to 510) 523-4071
3. Save time and register online at www.arpdeplay.com   Call ARPD Office during regular business hours at (510) 747-7529 to set up an online account if you do not have a login and pin number.
4. No phone registration taken for this class.
   
5. If you have any questions about our Aquatics Program, please contact Dennis McDaniels, Program Specialist, at (510) 747-7586 or e-mail Dennis at dmcdaniels@ci.alameda.ca.us

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2012 LIFEGUARD TRAINING COURSE (For Ages 15 Years and Older)

The purpose of this American Red Cross Lifeguard Training course is to teach lifeguard candidates the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies.

The course content and activities prepare candidates to recognize and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies ad prevent drowning and injuries.

CANDIDATES MUST:

• Be 15 years old by the last day of the class
• Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing.  Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both.
• Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs.
• Complete a timed series of events within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
• ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED AT THE PRECOURSE AND ALL CLASSES TO BE CONSIDERED FOR CERTIFICATION
• Be prepared to swim each day

 LIFEGUARD TRAINING COURSE

• PRECOURSE DATE:  Monday, May 7, 2012 - 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - Encinal Swim Center
  
• COURSE DATES:  May 19, 20, June 2, 3, 10 - 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 pm. - Emma Hood Swim Center
  
• COST PER PERSON:  $185

CLASS #: 10800 - LIFEGUARD TRAINING FLYER AND REGISTRATION FORM

HOW TO REGISTER:

1. You may register in person or by mailing completed form with payment to:  Alameda Recreation and Park Department, 2226 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501
2. Fax completed form with your current MasterCard or VISA to 510) 523-4071
3. Save time and register online at www.arpdeplay.com   Call ARPD Office during regular business hours at (510) 747-7529 to set up an online account if you do not have a login and pin number.
4. No phone registration taken for this class.
   
5. If you have any questions about our Aquatics Program, please contact Dennis McDaniels, Program Specialist, at (510) 747-7586 or e-mail Dennis at dmcdaniels@ci.alameda.ca.us