Certifications

Lifeguard Classes 

15 Years and Older

Participants must complete a pre-requisite swim test in order to continue in the class. The pre-test consists of:

• Treading water for 2 minutes using legs only
• Swimming 300 yards without stopping using front crawl and/or backstroke only
• Swim 20 yards, surface dive and retrieve a 10 pound brick from bottom, resurface and swim back to the starting point and exit pool

Course Details

• Dates:
  • Session I: 12-15 Mar, 2022 (Spring break)
  • Session II: 23, 24, 30 Apr + May 1
  • Session III: 19-22 Nov (Thanksgiving)
• Time: 8 am - 4 pm
• Fee: $250

Water Safety Instructor 

16 Years and Older

This is a blended learning course, combining online study and in class/pool work. Attendance at each class is mandatory. 

Participants will master the skills and knowledge to teach ARC swim lessons. Certification valid for 2 years. Students must complete a pre-requisite swim skills test consisting of:

• 15 yards butterfly
• 25 yards in front/back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, and sidestroke
• Tread water and back float for 1 minute

Course Details

• Dates:
  • Session I: 16-20 Mar, 2022 (Spring break)
  • Session II: 27, 28 Aug + Sep 3-5
  • Session III: 17-21 Dec (Christmas)
• Time: 8 am - 4 pm
• Fee: $300

Aqua Fitness Instructor 

18 Years and Older

This 3 day course offered through International Fitness Association (IFA) covers the skills and knowledge to teach basic water based training (aqua aerobics), individual/group training, class choreography, targeting goals and safety. 

Participants will receive a Fitness ABC's manual, online 100 Question comprehensive exam, 2-year IFA certification, wallet card and certificate.

Course Details

• Dates:
  • 27-28-29 May, 2022
• Time: 8:30 - 11:30 am
• Fee: $250 seminar + $150 certification