AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD TRAINING • REGISTRATION ENDS THE MONDAY BEFORE EACH SESSION
Looking for a great summer job or challenging career? Get lifeguard certified! Through videos, group discussion, and hands-on practice, you will learn patron rescue, surveillance skills, first aid, and CPR/AED. Upon successful completion, participants will receive CPR/AED and lifeguarding certifications good for two years. Participants must attend each class during their session at the listed times and be prepared to enter the water. Candidates must pass written and practical exams to receive certifications. Visit
redcrossstore.org to download a lifeguard manual or purchase the required books. City of College Station lifeguards must be at least 16 years old.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Complete seven hours of online training before first session day.
· Be able to swim 300 yards continuously in the following order with no time requirement: 100 yards of front crawl using rhythmic breathing (to the side or front) and a stabilizing, propellant kick; 100 yards of breaststroke using a pull, breath, kick and glide sequence; and 100 yards of either the front crawl, breaststroke or combination.
· Be able to swim 20 yards using the front crawl or breaststroke (starting in the water), surface dive 7-10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface, swim 20 yards back to the starting point while maintaining two hands on the object and exit the water without using a ladder or steps; within 1 minute and 40 seconds.
· Be able to tread in deep water without using hands for two minutes.
· Complete the above prerequisites to continue the class.
RECERTIFICATION: $85 fee. Must provide proof of an ARC certification to participate. Recertification candidates must attend the Friday and Sunday classes. Candidates have the option to attend Saturday morning for retraining in CPR/AED/First Aid.
SESSION 1 • Ages 15+ • $150
April 9 • Fri. • 5-9 p.m. • CSISD Natatorium
April 10 • Sat. • 9 a.m.-6 p.m. • Southwood Community Center
April 11 • Sun. • 9 a.m.-6 p.m. • Southwood Community Center
SESSION 2 • Ages 15+ • $150
April 16 • Fri. • 5-9 p.m. • CSISD Natatorium
April 17 • Sat. • 9 a.m.-6 p.m. • Southwood Community Center
April 18 • Sun. • 9 a.m.-6 p.m. • Southwood Community Center
SESSION 3 • Ages 15+ • $150
April 23 • Fri. • 5-9 p.m. • CSISD Natatorium
April 24 • Sat. • 9 a.m.-6 p.m. • Southwood Community Center
April 25 • Sun. • 9 a.m.-6 p.m. • Southwood Community Center
SESSION 4 • Ages 15+ • $150
April 30 • Fri. • 5-9 p.m. • CSISD Natatorium
May 1 • Sat. • 9 a.m.-6 p.m. • Southwood Community Center
May 2 • Sun. • 9 a.m.-6 p.m. • Adamson Lagoon
SESSION 5 • Ages 15+ • $150
May 14 • Fri. • 5-9 p.m. • CSISD Natatorium
May 15 • Sat. • 9 a.m.-6 p.m. • Southwood Community Center
May 16 • Sun. • 9 a.m.-6 p.m. • Adamson Lagoon
SESSION 6 • Ages 15+ • $150
May 21 • Fri. • 5-9 p.m.
• CSISD Natatorium
May 22 • Sat. • 9 a.m.-6 p.m. • Southwood Community Center
May 23 • Sun. • 9 a.m.-6 p.m. • Adamson Lagoon
WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION • REGISTRATION ENDS THE MONDAY BEFORE EACH SESSION
Become certified to give water safety presentations and teach children and adults how to swim. Participants must attend each class during the designated times. The course has no makeup days. Be prepared to enter the water each day. Participants need to complete an online orientation before the first class, which will be emailed once they register. The course fee is $150. Free manuals can be downloaded and must be brought to each class: “Water Safety Instructor” and “Swimming and Water Safety.” Once registered, an email will be sent to candidate with additional information and required materials.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· 16 years old on or before last class day.
· Complete six hours of online training before first session day.
· Pass a pre-course swimming skills test (Red Cross Level 4: front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, and butterfly).
· Be able to tread water for one minute and float on your back for one minute.
SESSION 1 • Ages 16+ • $150
April 29 • Thu. • 5-9 p.m. • Southwood Community Center
April 30 • Fri. • 5-9 p.m. • CSISD Natatorium
May 1 • Sat. • 9 a.m.-6 p.m. • Southwood Community Center
May 2 • Sun. • 9 a.m.-6 p.m. • CSISD Natatorium
SESSION 2 • Ages 16+ • $150
May 20 • Thu. • 5-9 p.m. • Southwood Community Center
May 21 • Fri. • 5-9 p.m. • CSISD Natatorium
May 22 • Sat. • 9 a.m.-6 p.m. • Southwood Community Center
May 23 • Sun. • 9 a.m.-6 p.m. • CSISD Natatorium
SESSION 3 • Ages 16+ • $150
June 1 • Tue. • 8 a.m.-6 p.m. • Adamson Lagoon
June 2 • Wed. • 8 a.m.-6 p.m. • Adamson Lagoon
June 3 • Thu. • 8 a.m.-6 p.m. • Adamson Lagoon
PADI SEAL TEAM • REGISTRATION: MAY 1-JULY 31 with AGGIELAND SCUBA at 979.703.7949
Learn the basics of scuba diving through fun activities in a structured learning environment. No scuba
diving experience is necessary, but participants should be comfortable in the water. The program covers basic scuba diving skills such as breathing underwater, clearing a mask of water, recovering a regulator, and experiencing the sensation of being weightless. Complete the course and you're recognized as a PADI Seal Team member.
Ages 8+ • $200 • Mon.-Fri. • Aug. 2-6 • 9-11 a.m. • Adamson Lagoon
AQUA FITNESS PASS • PURCHASE YOUR AQUA FITNESS PASS TODAY!
Aqua Fitness passes for the 2021 season can be used for Water Fitness, Aqua HIIT and Aqua Boot Camp. Passes can be purchased at the Cindy Hallaran Pool. Drop-ins are welcome. No class on Sept. 6.
Ages 15+ • $100 for unlimited or $3 per class • June 1-Sept. 24 • Adamson Lagoon & Cindy Hallaran Pool
WATER FITNESS
Classes provide enjoyable and effective exercises that increase cardiopulmonary capacity, strength, and flexibility. Physically fit, pre-natal, postnatal, post-operative, those with arthritis, those with muscle injuries, or sedentary individuals are invited.
Mon.-Fri. • June 1-Aug. 13 • 9-10 a.m. • Cindy Hallaran
Mon., Wed. & Fri. • Aug. 16-Sept. 24 • 9-10 a.m. • Adamson Lagoon
AQUA HITT
Take your fitness to the next level with a vigorous workout that brings the intensity without the impact. It includes a combination of high-intensity interval training (HIIT), steady-state cardio, and resistance exercises.
Tue. • June 1-Aug. 10 • 7:30-8:30 a.m. • Cindy Hallaran
AQUA BOOT CAMP
Get ready to be challenged by the resistance of the water in Aqua Bootcamp. Adults benefit from a high-intensity, interval workout that uses resistance equipment for an additional challenge. It combines strength training and aerobic conditioning with water resistance to give you an awesome overall body workout.
Thu. • June 3-Aug. 12 • 7:30-8:30 a.m. • Cindy Hallaran