Aquatics
Program
 Come to the American Red Cross
for the best training and tips on how to be safe in, on, and around the
water!
 The American Red Cross has been
the leader in swimming and lifeguarding since 1914. Now the winning tradition
continues with an exciting new collection of courses designed to make
learning easier and to help you benefit from the latest research on
instructional techniques. Designed to help increase safety wherever water
sports are enjoyed, the American Red Cross Water Safety Today program teaches
easy-to-remember safety tips for pools, spas, water parks, lakes, rivers,
oceans and other water features. The course is ideal for parents, youth in
grades 4-12, youth organizations and people such as camp staff and campers
who participate in water-related activities. Nearly 2 million people learn to
swim each year with American Red Cross programs.
Water Safety
Instructor
If you're at least 16
years old and a proficient swimmer, you can become an American Red Cross
Water Safety Instructor and teach swimming and water safety courses.
Prerequisites:
None
Skills you'll learn:
- Teach skills that may save
a life.
- Gain terrific work
experience as an aquatics professional.
- Earn money or volunteer
while you help people learn valuable skills.
- Learn organizational and
presentation skills that will help you in any career.
- Help prepare swim coaches
to prevent and respond to emergency situations.
- Make a difference in
someone's life.
Lifeguarding
 Purpose: If you're 15 or older and
looking for a great summer job or challenging career, American Red Cross
Lifeguarding is the best place to start. This course helps you develop skills
and experience that is valued by colleges and employers. You'll develop new
valuable skills and learn how to work effectively with people. You'll also
get tips for securing a lifeguarding job. The American Red Cross trains more
than 170,000 lifeguards each year.
Skills you'll learn:
- Surveillance skills to help
you recognize and prevent injuries.
- Rescue skills to use in the
water and on land.
- First Aid training and
Professional Rescuer CPR to help you prepare for any emergency.
- Professional lifeguard
responsibilities like interacting with the public and addressing
uncooperative patrons.
Lifeguard
training and first aid certificates are valid for three years (CPR
certificates for one year) from completion date. If more time has passed or
you cannot obtain your training records from the local chapter, it is best to
take another class to get recertified.
All Red Cross
Lifeguarding classes, Water Safety Instructor classes and Swimming Lessons
are taught at area recreation centers and public pools. Please call our
office (contact information at the bottom of the page) for scheduling and
location information.
American Red Cross, Garland County Chapter
104 Blackstone Court
P.O. Box 1362
Hot
Springs,
Arkansas 71902
Phone: 501-623-9321
Email: arcgcc@swbell.net
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