Lifeguard, CPR and Lifeguard Renewal, & WSI Courses
Upcoming Classes
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Payment is due within 5 days of registration.
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Lifeguard Training Course (includes CPR for Lifeguards and First Aid for the Professional Rescuer)
So, you want to be a Lifeguard?
Our American Red Cross Lifeguard courses give you the necessary certifications to apply for a
lifeguarding job. If you meet the following prerequisites this is the course for you!
Prerequisites:
15 years of age by the last day of the course
300 yard swim test demonstrating front crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke, treading
Surface Dive to retrieve a 10 lb diving brick
Course Description:
American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Course. Participants learn professional water rescues. Course includes CPR and First
Aid for the Professional Rescuer. Must success-fully pass written test with 80% or better, and all skills tests. Textbooks, pocket mask, bandage materials, and certification fee included in course fee.
Next class: April 2010
Schedule:
Monday, April 5: 10am - 6pm
Tuesday, April 6: 10am - 6pm
Wednesday, April 7: 10am - 6pm
Thursday, April 8: 10am - 4pm
Friday, April 9: 10am - 3pm
Note: Students must attend all days
of class listed above to pass class (Total: 28 hours)
Price: $165.00 per person
Location:
Happy Fish Swim School
4831 Davenport Pl
Fremont, CA 94538
Limited space available. Please be prepared to go into the water each day.
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Water Safety Instructor Course (WSI)
includes Fundamentals of Instructor Training (FIT)
Gain Confidence In Your Teaching!
Water Safety Instructor
Successful participants will become water safety instructors for the American Red Cross,
and will be able to teach a variety of swimming courses offered by the ARC including Learn
to Swim Level courses, Water Safety Instructor Aide course, and Basic Water Rescue courses.
Required textbooks and certification fee included in course fee. Optional books available for
purchase at additional cost to student.
Prerequisites:
16 years of age by last day of class
Swim test demonstrating proficient stroke technique in:
25 yards front crawl, 25 yards back crawl, 25 yards breaststroke, 25 yards sidestroke,
25 yards elementary backstroke, 15 yards butterfly
Long shallow dive, basic water rescues
Completion of FIT course (included in class)
Course Description:
American Red Cross Instructor course, includes Fundamentals of Instructor Training (F.I.T.)
Participants learn how to break down swimming strokes and water safety skills to teach to
others in a safe learning environment. Instructor candidates will learn and perform lesson
planning, class and course planning, as well as improve his or her own strokes and skills to
effectively and efficiently demonstrate to students.
Next class: April 3-9, 2010
Schedule:
Saturday, April 3: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Monday, April 5: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday, April 6: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Wednesday, April 7: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Thursday, April 8: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Friday, April 9: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Price: $195.00 per person
Location:
Happy Fish Swim School
2780 Constitution Drive
Livermore, CA 94551
Limited space available. Please be prepared to go into the water each day.
Note: Students must attend all days
of class listed above to pass class (Total: 40hours)
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Lifeguard and CPR for Lifeguards Renewal Courses
Renew your skills!!!
Lifeguard Training with First Aid for the Professional Rescuer expires three years from
the date on your certification card. You must recertify these sections every three years.
Prerequisites:
Participants must have successfully taken an American Red Cross Lifeguard Training course within the last three years, and CPR for Lifeguards within the last year. Participants must come prepared to perform all in-water skills and CPR for Lifeguards. It is highly recommended you review your book.
What to Bring:
Swimsuit and other items for swimming and rescues
Lifeguard Training course book
Your own pocket mask. You must have a pocket mask to perform CPR. If you do not bring your
pocket mask, you may purchase one on the day of class for $14.00.
To pass the renewal course: Participants must successfully perform all in-water and/or other physical skills, and pass all written tests with 80% or higher.
Upcoming Courses:
Lifeguard Training/First Aid and CPR for Lifeguards:
Saturday, April 3: 10:00am - 3:00pm
CPR for Lifeguards ONLY:
Saturday, April 3: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Thursday, April 8: 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Price:
Lifeguard Training/First Aide/CPR for Lifeguards- $65
CPR for Lifeguards Only - $45
Location: Happy Fish Swim School (Fremont)
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Payment
Mail in your check, or stop by the facility and pay with a Visa or Master Card within 5 days, or you may be dropped from the class.
Please make check payable to "Happy Fish Swim School" and mail to:
Happy Fish Swim School
Attn: American Red Cross Classes
4831 Davenport Place
Fremont, CA 94538
In Person: Open 7 days a week.
Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 7:30pm
Friday 3:15pm - 7:30pm
Saturday 9:00am - 6:30pm
Sunday 9:00am - 4:30pm
Make sure to print on your check:
Name of participant
Phone Number
Name and date of class(es) you wish to attend