AQUATIC TRAINING

Lifeguard Training- online & in-person skills sessions

Blended learning combines online learning with in-person skills sessions. Must complete all eLearning modules at least one day prior to the in-person skills session. eLearning is approximately 7 hours. 

• Participants must be 15 yrs old by the end of the course and pass a prerequisite skills test:
  • Swim 300 yards without stopping (100 yds front crawl, 100 yds breaststroke, 100 yds of both strokes)
  • Swim 20 yds (heads up front crawl or breaststroke) retrieve a 10# brick from 7-10 feet of water and return to the starting point in less than 1 min 40 sec
  • Tread water for 2 minutes using only legs for support (hands out of water or tucked in armpits)
• Attendance is mandatory for all in-person sessions.
• Upon successful completion of the course, participants will have an American Red Cross 2-year certification in Lifeguard Training/CPR/AED/First Aid 
• We also offer Shallow Water Lifeguarding and re-certification classes. Contact the Aquatic offices for more details.
• WRC pool
• Register Online for Lifeguard Training Classes

Water Safety Instructor Training

This course also known as WSI™ trains American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor candidates to teach courses and presentations in the Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program by developing their understanding of how to use the course materials, how to conduct training sessions and how to evaluate participants’ progress. 

For ages 16 + years. Participants should be able to Swim the following strokes consistent with the Stroke Performance Charts, Level 4 Front crawl—25 yards Back crawl—25 yards Breaststroke—25 yards Elementary backstroke—25 yards Sidestroke—25 yards   Butterfly—15 yards.

• Register Online for Water Safety Instructor Training

Scout Merit Badge Testing

Schedule pool time with the Recreation Supervisor - Aquatics for your troop to complete their badge testing and group fee discount. Best pool time is Sunday 1 to 3 PM.

Email Jenny Bolduc for more info.