AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD TRAINING: BLENDED LEARNING • REGISTRATION: DEC. 5-MONDAY BEFORE FIRST SESSION DAY
Are you looking for a great summer job or a challenging career? Get lifeguard certified! Through videos, group discussions, and hands-on practice, you'll learn patron rescue, surveillance skills, first aid, and CPR/AED. Successful participants receive CPR/AED professional rescuer and lifeguarding certifications good for two years. Participants must attend each class during their session at the times listed and be prepared to enter the water daily. In addition, candidates must pass written and practical exams. 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 5 p.m. of the first session day.
· Be able to swim 300 yards continuously in the following order (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 deep water without using your hands for two minutes.
· Must be mature and dependable.
RECERTIFICATION: The fee is $85, and you must provide proof of ARC certification to participate. Recertification candidates must report to the Sunday class at noon. Candidates can attend on Saturday morning for retraining in CPR/AED/First Aid.
INCENTIVE: If you’re hired by the City of College Station and work all summer at College Station pools, the cost of your certification will be reimbursed at the end of the season.
SESSION 2 • Ages 15+ • $158
April 14 • Fri. • 5-9 p.m. • Adamson Lagoon
April 15 • Sat. • 9 a.m.-12 p.m. • Southwood Community Center
April 15 • Sat. • 1-6 p.m. • Adamson Lagoon
April 16 • Sun. • 9 a.m.-6 p.m. • Adamson Lagoon
SESSION 3 • Ages 15+ • $158
April 28 • Fri. • 5-9 p.m. • Adamson Lagoon
April 29 • Sat. • 9 a.m.-12 p.m. • Southwood Community Center
April 29 • Sat. • 1-6 p.m. • Adamson Lagoon
April 30 • Sun. • 9 a.m.-6 p.m. • Adamson Lagoon
SESSION 4 • Ages 15+ • $158
May 5 • Fri. • 5-9 p.m. • Adamson Lagoon
May 6 • Sat. • 9 a.m.-12 p.m. • Southwood Community Center
May 6 • Sat. • 1-6 p.m. • Adamson Lagoon
May 7 • Sun. • 9 a.m.-6 p.m. • Adamson Lagoon
SESSION 5 • Ages 15+ • $158
May 26 • Fri. • 5-9 p.m. • Adamson Lagoon
May 27 • Sat. • 9 a.m.-12 p.m. • Southwood Community Center
May 27 • Sat. • 1-6 p.m. • Adamson Lagoon
May 28 • Sun. • 9 a.m.-6 p.m. • Adamson Lagoon
AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD INSTRUCTOR TRAINING • REGISTRATION THROUGH MONDAY BEFORE THE FIRST SESSION DAY
Participants learn to teach American Red Cross lifeguarding, lifeguard blended learning, aquatic attraction lifeguarding (water ≤ 3 feet), shallow water lifeguarding, waterpark skills, CPR/AED for professional rescuers, and health care providers, administering emergency oxygen and blood-borne pathogens training courses and modules. In addition, participants must complete an online component before the first-class day. Successful participants are certified as instructors for two years.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must be at least 17 years old on or before the last day of the instructor course.
• Must be certified in lifeguarding, first aid, and CPR/AED.
• Must have completed the lifeguarding instructor online session consisting of American Red Cross and lifeguard instructor course orientations and the pre-course exam.
• Must have completed the in-water pre-course session.
RECERTIFICATION: An in-person instructor trainer review course is required for lifeguard instructors and instructor trainers to gain recertification. The fee is $85, and you must provide proof of ARC certification to participate. Recertification candidates should report to the Sunday class at 9 a.m. The City of College Station covers the cost for summer workers at College Station pools.
SESSION 1 • Ages 17+ ∙ $158 ∙ Adamson Lagoon
April 20 ∙ Thu. ∙ 5:30-9:30 p.m.
April 21 ∙ Fri. ∙ 5:30-9:30 p.m.
April 22 ∙ Sat. ∙ 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
April 23 ∙ Sun. ∙ 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
AMERICAN RED CROSS WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR TRAINING • REGISTRATION THROUGH MONDAY BEFORE THE FIRST SESSION DAY
Become certified to give water safety presentations and teach children and adults how to swim. Participants must attend each class during the designated times and be prepared to enter the water daily. The course has no makeup days. Before the first class day, participants must complete the online orientation emailed after registration. In addition, free "Water Safety Instructor" and "Swimming and Water Safety" manuals should be downloaded and brought to each class. After registration, candidates are emailed additional information and required materials. Successful participants are certified as water safety instructors for two years.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must be 16 years old on or before the last class day.
• Must complete six hours of online training before the first session day.
• Must pass a pre-course swimming skills test (Red Cross Level 4: front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, and butterfly).
• Participants must be able to tread water for one minute and float on their backs for one minute.
INCENTIVE: If you’re hired by the City of College Station and work all four College Station swim
lesson sessions (June-August), your certification costs are reimbursed at the end of the season. Water safety instructors that work as lifeguards will receive a 50 cent raise.
SESSION 1 ∙ Ages 16+ ∙ $158 ∙ Adamson Lagoon
May 4 ∙ Thu. ∙ 5:30-9:30 p.m.
May 5 ∙ Fri. ∙ 5:30-9:30 p.m.
May 6 ∙ Sat. ∙ 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
May 7 ∙ Sun. ∙ 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
SESSION 2 ∙ Ages 16+ ∙ $158 ∙ Adamson Lagoon
May 11 ∙ Thu. ∙ 5:30-9:30 p.m.
May 12 ∙ Fri. ∙ 5:30-9:30 p.m.
May 13 ∙ Sat. ∙ 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
May 14 ∙ Sun. ∙ 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
SESSION 3 ∙ Ages 16+ ∙ $158 ∙ Adamson Lagoon
May 18 ∙ Thu. ∙ 5:30-9:30 p.m.
May 19 ∙ Fri. ∙ 5:30-9:30 p.m.
May 20 ∙ Sat. ∙ 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
May 21 ∙ Sun. ∙ 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
MASTER SWIM PROGRAM • REGISTRATION: APRIL 3-JULY 3
The program is for lap swimmers, fitness swimmers, triathletes, and adults looking to improve their fitness through swimming. Swim coaches offer a structured swim environment combining stroke refinement and endurance training. Participants must be able to swim the length of a 25-yard pool (any stroke) unassisted and are encouraged to participate in the TAAF regional meet.
Ages 18+ • $75 • Mon., Wed., & Fri. • June 5-July 14 • 6:30-8 a.m. • Adamson Lagoon