As we prepare to experience an exciting summer at our centers, please be aware that there will be an influx of customers visiting our facilities June 15 - August 14 for various programs throughout the day. We are happy to welcome all our program, pass and daily participants. Please be sure to check our summer schedules including group fitness, pool, and open basketball. Adjustments have been made to these schedules to ensure space is available for all user groups.
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As we prepare to experience an exciting summer at our centers, please be aware that there will be an influx of customers visiting our facilities June 15 - August 14 for various programs throughout the day. We are happy to welcome all our program, pass and daily participants. Please be sure to check our summer schedules including group fitness, pool, and open basketball. Adjustments have been made to these schedules to ensure space is available for all user groups.More
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Red Cross Safety Certifications
Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
Age 16+
WSI candidates learn to teach all levels of American Red Cross swimming classes including Child & Parent and Learn to Swim levels. Candidates must be age 16+ by the last day of the class, must attend all classes, must be able to swim at skill Level 4 and successfully complete course work, written and water tests. Registration is required 3-week prior to class start date.
Water Safety Instructor Aide (ages 14+)
Learn to assist the water safety instructors as you learn to teach swimming. This is a great training course for teens and adults who are interested in a possible part-time position. Candidates must be age 14+, attend all classes, and be able to swim at skill Level 3 and successfully complete course work, written and water tests.
Babysitter Training I (ages 11-15)
The American Red Cross helps to develop skills in six critical areas: leadership, safety, safe play, basic care, first aid and professionalism. The class is 8 hours in length and participants receive official Red Cross training materials (Babysitters training handbook, Babysitter training emergency reference guide and Babysitter training CD-ROM.
Babysitter Training II (ages 11-15)
Interested individuals must have completed Babysitter I training. This class builds upon the skills learned in the Level I class. In addition, candidates will earn their Child/Infant CPR and First Aid certificate. Participants must be able to successfully demonstrate all skills and pass a written test with a score of 80% or above. This class is 6-hours in length and participants must bring their Babysitter Handbook.
Contact
- Michael Suggs, Aquatics Manager, (703) 792-8623
- Kathie Clapp, Swim Lesson & Instructor Coordinator, (703) 792-8623