Water Safety Instructor

*Starting Monday, March 15th, we will be opening registration for our safety courses*

Download registration form – to be mailed or brought in with payment. Emailed or fax without payment does not secure your position in any class.

Online registration now available – Register online at https://connect.recreation.gmu.edu/ 

Course Description

This course trains candidates to teach water safety programs, including the Basic Water Rescue course, the six levels of the Learn to Swim program, and Parent and Child Aquatics.

Prerequisites

  • Be 16 years old by last day of class.
  • Perform 25 yards each of the following strokes at a Level 4 or better:
    • Front crawl
    • Back crawl
    • Sidestroke
    • Elementary backstroke
    • Butterfly (15 yards)
  • Float in deep water.
  • Tread water for one minute.

Course Dates/Times

Attendance at all class times is mandatory for certification.

Course DatesCourse TimesCourse Cost
April 30th – May 2nd
May 7th - May 8th		Fri, April 30: 4p - 8p
Sat, May 1: 9a - 3p
Sun, May 2: 9a - 3p
Fri, May 7: 4p - 8p
Sat, May 8: 9a - 5p		$300

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