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SWIM INSTRUCTOR AIDE PROGRAM

Our Swim Instructor Aide program provides training for individuals who desire to learn the skills of swim instruction for children. This course will help you perfect your swimming strokes and become a knowledgeable swim instructor aide. This Summer we are offering a single evening course at the beginning of the summer session. 

Prerequisite: Individuals who are 13 years or older who exhibit a strong sense of maturity and responsibility. Additionally, students must be able to demonstrate all skills listed as completion requirements through level #8 of the SwimAmerica lesson program. Student volunteers must wear a solid navy one-piece swimsuit or swim trunks and bring a nutritious snack and lunch daily.
 

JUNIOR LIFEGUARD ‘GUARD START’ PROGRAM
- Will be back next Summer -

The American Red Cross ‘Guard Start’ Program is available for youth ages 11 to 14 years old who have the desire to learn about the responsibilities and duties of a lifeguard. This program will help build a foundation of knowledge, attitudes, and skills to become a future lifeguard. Instruction will include prevention, fitness, response, leadership, professionalism and swimming skill development. ‘Guard Start’ is NOT a lifeguard training class.

The goal of our program  is to provide the youth of our community with a sound aquatic background and acquaint them with the opportunities and rewards of being a lifeguard. 
 

Synchronized Swimming is an excellent activity for girls desiring to improve their aquatic skills. The introductory program is designed to gradually and systematically teach the basic skills of Synchronized Swimming. No previous Synchronized swimming experience is required. The class project will be to develop the skills necessary to perform in a basic synchronized swimming water show. Classes are 60 minutes each. Girls from 10 to 14 years old. All participants will receive a team t-shirt and swim cap.