Aquatics Center Classes
Learn to Swim
The learn to swim program at the Centennial Sportsplex is now administered and taught by the Nashville Aquatic Club's "Swim America Program". The program is offered to children and adults ages 3 and up. For more information please visit the web site or you may contact Margaret Akers, program director at 615.516.7711.
Water Safety Classes
- Lifeguard Training
- CPR Professional Rescuer Re-certification Challenge
- Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
- Lifeguard Instructor (LGI)
- Guard Start
Lifeguard Training
About
You must be 15 years old and proficient in the front crawl (freestyle),
sidestroke, and breaststroke. Lifeguard training is a 33-hour course,
which includes CPR for the Professional Rescuer (CPR/PR) and AED training. In this course,
you will learn about the duties and responsibilities of a lifeguard and
how to carry them out in a professional manner. You will also learn a
number of lifeguarding skills, such as surveillance techniques, how to
use rescue equipment, and how to manage a suspected spinal injury victim.
These practices require strenuous activity. If you have a medical condition
or disability that might prevent you from taking part in the practice sessions,
or if you have any questions at all about your ability to participate fully
in the Lifeguard Training course, you should discuss it with the appropriate
person at your local chapter or unit before you start the course.
To enroll in a Lifeguard Training course, you must be at least 15 years old.
There will also be a pre-course session, in which you will be required to pass
a skills test. The skills you will perform are as follows:
Swim 300 yards continuously using each of the following strokes in the following order: 100 yards of front crawl using rhythmic breathing and a stabilizing, propellant kick. Rhythmic breathing can be performed either by breathing to the side or to the front.100 yards of breastroke; 100 yards of either front crawl using rhythmic breathing or breastroke. This 100 yards may be a mixture of front crawl and breastroke. NOTE: There is no time requirement for this skill. Prospective participants must show only that they can swim 300 yards using the above strokes without stopping.
Swim 20 yards using front crawl or breastroke, surface dive to a depth of 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface, and swim 20 yards back to the starting point with the object and exit the water without using a ladder or steps, within 1 minute, 40 seconds. NOTE: When returning to the starting point, the candidate must hold the 10-pound object with both hands and must keep his or her face above the water. Recommend to participants that they can do this by swimming on their back using a whip (breastroke kick on their back) or a rotary (eggbeater) kick.
Upon successful completion of the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training course, you will receive an American Red Cross Lifeguard Training certificate. The Lifeguard Training certificate, which includes First Aid skills, is valid for three years. Along with the Lifeguard Training certificate, you will also receive a certificate in CPR for the Professional Rescuer and AED training, which are valid for one year.
Class Schedule
2008 Session I
The first class will be February 5th. Classes take place on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 5:30 - 8:00 pm. You must attend on each of the following dates and can only miss a class in the case of an emergency.
- February 5th, 7th, 12th, 14th, 19th and 26th. March 4th, 11th, 13th, 18th, and 20th
2008 Session II
The first class will be March 31st. Classes take place on Monday and Wednesday nights from 5:30 - 8:00 pm. You must attend on each of the following dates and can only miss a class in the case of an emergency.
- March 31st
- April 2nd, 7th, 9th, 14th, 16th, 21st, 23rd, 28th, and 30th
- May 5th and 7th
2008 Session III
The first class will be May 27th. Class will take place Tuesday through Sunday, six days straight. You must attend on each of the following dates and can only miss a class in the case of an emergency.
- May 27th – May 30th 3:30pm - 8:30pm
- May 31st – June 1st 9:00am - 4:00pm
Minimum Age: 15 yrs.
Lifeguard Training Registration Form
Fees
- Resident course fee: $120.00
- Non-resident course fee: $132.00
- Lifeguard participant manual: $35.00
- Pocket Mask: $15.00
- First aid gear: $2.00
Lifeguard and CPR-PR Challenge Course
There will not be any challenges held this spring due to the Red Cross update of the Lifeguarding and CPR/PR courses
Fees
- Resident course fee: $60 each class
- Non-resident course fee: $66 each class
Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
About-The American Red Cross WSI course is taught in 36-40 hours.
You must be 16 years old and pass a pre-requisite skills test
and written test.
Pre-requisite skills test: You must be: proficient
in six basic strokes (breastroke, sidestroke, elementary
backstroke, front crawl, backstroke, and butterfly); able
to perform a long shallow dive into a minimum of 9 feet
of water, perform a surface dive retrieve a 10-pound brick
in 6 to 9 feet of water, and bring it to the surface; able
to perform a wading assist with equipment and bring the
victim safely to the side of the pool; able to enter shallow
water and approach a face-down victim with a suspected
spinal injury using the head splint to establish the airway
and maintain in-line stabilization; able to perform a reaching
and throwing assist from land bringing the victim back
to land.
Pre-requisite written test: You must possess knowledge
of information contained in ARC Community Water Safety
text.
The prerequisite course for Water Safety Instructor is Fundamentals
of Instructor Training (F.I.T.). Call the American Red Cross [(615) 250-4300]
to enroll. You must obtain F.I.T. Certificate before you start W.S.I.
Class Schedule
Water Safety Instructor Class will be held partially at Hadley and Sportsplex with the first class being at the Sportsplex.
April 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th. Class will be each Saturday from 9:00-5:00.
Water Safety Instructor Registration Form
Fees
- Resident course fee: $120
- Non-resident course fee: $132
- Instructor Manual: $25
- Swimming and Diving Handbook: $21.00
Lifeguard Instructor (LGI)
About
The American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor course is taught in 27 hours. The first six hours are pre-course testing. Please bring these documents to the Pre-course Session:
Proof that you are at least 17 years old (driver's license or birth certificate)
An American Red Cross Fundamentals of Instructor Training certificate issued in the last 12 months or current Health and Safety instructor authorization.
To be an effective Lifeguard Instructor you must become completely familiar with the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training participant's manual and other course materials and videos. You will be given practice teaching assignments, which will give you experience in presenting information to course participants, conducting classes, and evaluating skills.
The Pre-course Session includes a written exam and four skills scenarios based on the Lifeguard Training course knowledge and skills. The pre-course testing consists of the following:
Swim 500 yards continuously, using these strokes in the following order:
200 yards of front crawl using rhythmic breathing and a stabilizing, propellant kick. Rhythmic breathing can be performed either by breathing to the side or to the front.
100 yards of breastroke
200 yards of either front crawl using rhythmic breathing or breastroke. These 200 yards may be a mixture of front crawl and breastroke.
Swim 20 yards using front crawl or breastroke, surface dive to a depth of 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface, and swim 20 yards back to the starting point. When returning to the starting point, the candidate must hold the 10-pound object with both hands and must keep his or her face above the water.
Perform rescue, CPR, and first aid skills. Complete the 3 Lifeguard Training course final skill scenarios.
Take a pre-course written examination.
Lifeguard Training and CPR for the Professional Rescuer course completion certificates will be awarded to instructor candidates who score at least 80 percent on each exam and who successfully perform each scenario.
Class Schedule
Lifeguarding Instructor Class will be held partially at Hadley and at the Sportsplex.
March 20th – March 23rd
Class meets every day between 7 am - 3 pm and will be held jointly at Hadley and the Sportsplex. First class will be at Hadley.
Reg. Deadline: March 12th Minimum Age: 16
Lifeguard Instructor Registration Form
Fees
- Resident course fee: $120.00
- Non-resident course fee: $132.00
- Instructor Manual: $33.00
Guard Start
About
Guard Start is a program for kids that introduces them
to Lifeguard / CPR skills and knowledge in preparation
for Lifeguard Training. The course is
taught by an American Red Cross Instructor (16 hrs.). This program does not
certify anyone to be a lifeguard.
Guard Start is for kids who are 12, 13, & 14 years old and can demonstrate
the following pre-requisite skills:
- Swim the front crawl for 25 yards continuously while breathing to the front or side.
- Tread water for 1 minute using arms and legs.
- Submerge and swim a distance or 10 feet underwater
Fees
- Resident course fee: $90.00
- Non-resident course fee: $99.00
- Guard Start participant manual $7.50
For more information Contact: Matthew Mckenzie
