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Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor Certifications, Longmont Recreation Services

Longmont Recreation Services teaches individuals 15 and older to become American Red Cross Lifeguards and, for those 16 years and older, American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors. Longmont Recreation Services hires American Red Cross Lifeguards to guard each pool and beach facility and American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors to teach swim lessons.

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American Red Cross Lifeguard Classes

Pre-Requisites:  must be 15 yrs old before the last class. Ability to complete 550 yard continuous swim of 200yds Front Crawl, 200 yards Breaststroke, and 150 yards Front Crawl/Breaststroke.

Learn the basics of lifeguard skills and practices. First Aid and CPR/AED for the professional rescuer are included.  Register at least 1 week before the first class date to ensure book availability. If you are unsure if you can pass the pre-requisite, drop-in to the beginning masters swim group on Tuesday/Thursday evenings from 7:30-8:30pm at Centennial Pool!

Must be able to attend all classes.

Winter Class Dates/Times

$160 resident/$200 non-resident

Water Safety Instructor Classes

Pre-requisite: 16 years on or before the last day of class AND swim level 4 proficiency of Front & Back Crawl,

breaststroke, sidestroke, elementary backstroke and Butterfly. FIT certification is included with this class. Class is intensive, please bring a sack lunch and swim suit every day. Water skills test and FIT class is on the first day. Successful completion certifies you to teach ARC swim lessons and programs. You must bring proof of age to the first class.

Class Dates: All classes must be attended to receive certification.

Bring your suit and demonstrate swimming ability to meet pre-requisite then stay for your FIT class.

2012 Dates/Times

Jan Session: Jan 9, Mon; Jan 13, Fri; Jan 16, Mon; Jan 19, Thurs--as well as....	5-9:30pm
Jan 14, Sat; 9am-6pm	Jan 15, Sun; 11am-7pm	Code: 6320.100
Apr Session: Apr 2, Mon; Apr 13, Fri; Apr 16, Mon; Apr 19, Thurs --as well as....	5-9:30pm
Apr 14, Sat; 9am-6pm	Apr 15, Sun; 11am-7pm	Code: 6320.200

Location: Centennial Pool, 1201 Alpine St

Fee:          $160 resident / $200 non-resident / Pending Employee $90*

* Pending Employee Requirements:  Must submit a completed City of Longmont job application when registering

Pre-Water Safety Instructor Training

This highly recommended class will help you successfully pass the pre-requisites to take the ARC Water Safety Instructor Training. Strokes taught and perfected by an experienced instructor to help prepare you to teach others how to swim. $10 will be credited towards WSI class. Save $5 when sign up for both days.
15 to Adult:
Front/Back Crawl, Elementary Backstroke

Dec 26, Mon, 4:30-6pm Code: 6320.110
Mar 21, Wed, 5:30-7pm Code: 6320.112

Breaststroke, Butterfly, Sidestroke

Dec 27, Tue, 4:30-6pm Code: 6320.111
Mar 23, Fri, 4:30-6pm Code: 6320.113

Location: Centennial Pool, 1201 Alpine St
Fee: $10 resident/ $12.50 non-resident

Swim Instructor Aide Classes

Prerequisite: 11 years old and completion of Level 4 swim lessons. Do you enjoy swimming and like children? Want to be a Water Safety Instructor, but not 16 yet? Learn how to assist instructors with swim lessons. After successful completion of this class, year-round volunteer opportunities exist with City of Longmont swimming lessons!

Fee: $20 resident/ $25 non-resident

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updated 12/2/11 by web author S. Dabney Centennial Pool (303) 651-8406.