may 10 - may 13, 2018
The Community Center’s aquatic training center, in conjunction with the American Red Cross is hosting its 14th Annual Aquatic Leadership Blitz to promote health and water safety through professional development in the field of aquatic leadership. New and re-certification programs are offered in a variety of areas.
LIFEGUARD #31910A $250
FRI 5:30–8:00PM, SAT 8:00AM–5:00PM, SUN 9:00AM–5:00PM
American Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid and CPR-PR Training: PREREQUISITES: Swim 300 yards continuously us-ing breaststroke and front crawl, swim 20 yards and dive to a 7 foot depth and retrieve a 10 lb object, return to the starting point and climb out of the pool. Tread water for 2 min. legs only. Must be 15 years old. Cost includes all books, pocket masks, and certification cards. Pre-Course work required. Registration deadline is April 21, 2018
LIFEGUARD INSTRUCTOR (LGI ) #31917A $250
FRI 5:00-8:00PM, SAT 8:00AM-5:00PM, SUN 9:00AM-5:00PM
American Red Cross certification for instructing lifeguards. PREREQUISITES: Current lifeguard/first aid and CPR-PR certifications; these skills will be tested before admittance to class. Must be 17 years old. NO MAKE-UP SESSIONS WILL BE GIVEN. Cost includes all books, and certification cards. Pocket masks are required. Pre-course work required. Registration deadline is April 21, 2018
WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR/WSI #31915A $250
FRI 5:00-8:00PM, SAT 8:00AM-5:00PM, SUN 9:00AM-5:00PM
This course is for those interested in becoming certified Swimming Instructors and teaching swimming. PREREQUISITES: good personal swimming skills, front crawl, back crawl, breast stroke, side stroke, elementary back stroke. Must be 16 years old. Cost includes all books and materials and certification cards. Pre-course work required. Registration deadline is April 21, 2018
LIFEGUARD TRAINING RE-CERTIFICATION #31913A $80
Thursday 5:00-9:30 PM
For those currently certified and needing re-certification. This review will cover both lifeguard and CPR-PR course material. Books will not be supplied; pocket masks are required. Both may be purchased, in advance, at the Aquatic office - $45/book, and $25/mask. Test will include swimming prerequisites, lifeguard skills CPR- PR, back-boarding and written test. Pre-course work required. Registration deadline is April 21, 2018
FIRST AID/CPR/AED #31916B $90
Thursday and Friday 6:00-9:00PM
This class provides participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to help sustain life and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until advanced medical help arrives. Participants will learn to identify and eliminate potentially hazardous conditions, recognize emergencies and make appropriate decisions for first aid care. No age requirements or prerequisites apply. Cost includes all books and materials and certification cards.
FIRST AID/CPR/AED RE-CERTIFICATION #31916A $70
Saturday 8:00AM-12PM
For those currently certified and needing re-certification. Books will not be supplied; pocket masks are not required, face shields will be supplied. Books may be purchased, in advance, at the aquatic office - $70. Must pass both practical and written test.
For more information please contact Esteban Rivera at (989) 832-7937 ext. 2281 or ERivera@greatermidland.org
