Water Safety Instructor

Please note all Recreation Facilities are CLOSED until further notice and all classes are canceled through May 18th. 

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
Please note all classes are canceled until further notice Please note all classes are canceled until further notice Students/Mason Rec Members: $275
Community: $300

Course Cost

George Mason Student/Mason Rec Member: $275

General Public: $300

Refund Policy