Programs
Lifeguard Training Course
About
Take the first step to becoming a lifeguard with your life guard certification.
For more information visit the American Red Cross.
Description
CSUSB Recreational Sports, an authorized American Red Cross provider, will provide training in CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguarding. Successful completion of the course will result in the certification required for lifeguarding at swimming pools in the State of California. Each participant must pass the Swim Test on the first night, or a full refund will follow. You must be 15 years of age or older to participate. Classes are taught both in and out of the water. You must attend, on time, all class dates/times within the registration period in order to attain certification. Minimum class size: Must have six (6) pre-registered students by the Wednesday prior to start of session to avoid cancellation of class. Phone (909) 537-7946 for additional information. To register, come into the SRFC and membership services (at the front desk) will register you in the course and take payment.
When
When: May 14-16 and May 21-22
- Fridays: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
- Saturdays: 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Sundays: 12:00pm – 5:00pm
All class sessions are required for successful completion of the course.
Prices
$115 – CSUSB Students and SRFC Members (includes books)
$75 – CSUSB Students and SRFC Members (without books)
$150 – Community
GuardStart 2009: Lifeguarding tomorrow
By popular demand CSUSB Aquatics will offer a lifeguard preparation course this summer. The American Red Cross Guard Start: Lifeguarding tomorrow, is for young adults ages 11-14 and provides a foundation of lifeguarding and other life skills. For those with swimming skills, this program is an ideal transition between Red Cross Learn-to-swim and Lifeguarding.
Guard Start focuses on five key area:
- Prevention of aquatic accidents
- Fitness and swimming skills
- Response in an emergency
- Leadership skills
- Professionalism of a lifeguard
WHEN:
Session 3: July 20-July 30
Session 5: August 17 - August 27 5-6pm for both sessions
COST:
$40 for a session (two weeks) (plus and optional $10 parking pass)
WHERE:
CSUSB Campus Pool
HOW TO REGISTER:
Register in person at the Student Recreation and Fitness Center during normal operating hours.
MORE INFO:
Please call (909)537-7946
WSI
Candidates must be at least 16 years old to enter the course. Through video and hands-on skill building, the course features clearly described and applied teaching strategies, including explanation-demonstration-practice, task setting, station teaching and guided discovery. Successful completion of the course will result in an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification. There is a minimum of 4 people for the class to occur.
When:
April 9-11 and 16-18
Fridays 5:30-9:30
Saturdays 9-5
Sundays 11-5
Prices
$125 Students/members
$150 Community
