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American Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches course, developed in partnership with USA Swimming, is intended to teach those involved in competitive swimming how to help maintain a comfortable and safe environment for swimmers; prevent accidents and emergencies; and respond to swimmers with illnesses or injuries in water or on land. Course meets the requirements for USA Swimming and YMCA affiliated coaches.

This blended learning course (online and in-person) is offered with two options: Safety Training for Swim Coaches with Adult and Child CPR/AED or Safety Training for Swim Coaches (without CPR/AED). Both course options consist of a 3 hour online session and a skill-based pool/class session of up to 3 hours.

Prerequisites: Candidates must be at least 15 years old and complete the online course before coming to class.

Certificates Issued: Upon successful course completion, candidates will receive an American Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches certification valid for 2 years or Safety Training for Swim Coaches with Adult and Child CPR/AED certification valid for 2 years.

Class Schedule: Sun 8:00AM-11:00AM (with CPR/AED) or Sun 9:00AM-11:00AM (without CPR/AED)

Class Fee: $90 (with CPR/AED) or $65 (without CPR/AED)

Safety Training for Swim Coaches 2014 classes
Each class number is a complete course, you only need to attend one class to get certified.

Safety Training for Swim Coaches with Adult and Child CPR/AED Certification
Class Dates Class Schedule Class Location Class Fee How to Sign Up
Class 1: February 23, 2014 Sunday 8am-11am 108 Lamplighter, Irvine, CA 92620 – Google Map $90 Register Online
Class 2: March 9, 2014 Sunday 8am-11am 4691 Meadowood, Irvine, CA 92620 – Google Map $90 Register Online
Class 3: March 23, 2014 Sunday 8am-11am 108 Lamplighter, Irvine, CA 92620 – Google Map $90 Register Online
Class 4: April 6, 2014 Sunday 8am-11am 4691 Meadowood, Irvine, CA 92620 – Google Map $90 Register Online
Class 5: April 13, 2014 Sunday 8am-11am 108 Lamplighter, Irvine, CA 92620 – Google Map $90 Register Online
Class 6: April 27, 2014 Sunday 8am-11am 108 Lamplighter, Irvine, CA 92620 – Google Map $90 Register Online
Class 7: May 4, 2014 Sunday 8am-11am 4691 Meadowood, Irvine, CA 92620 – Google Map $90 Register Online
Class 8: May 18, 2014 Sunday 8am-11am 108 Lamplighter, Irvine, CA 92620 – Google Map $90 Register Online
Class 9: May 25, 2014 Sunday 8am-11am 108 Lamplighter, Irvine, CA 92620 – Google Map $90 Register Online
Class 10: June 1, 2014 Sunday 8am-11am 4691 Meadowood, Irvine, CA 92620 – Google Map $90 Register Online
Class 11: June 8, 2014 Sunday 8am-11am 108 Lamplighter, Irvine, CA 92620 – Google Map $90 Register Online
Safety Training for Swim Coaches Certification (No CPR/AED)
Class 1: February 23, 2014 Sunday 9am-11am 108 Lamplighter, Irvine, CA 92620 – Google Map $65 Register Online
Class 2: March 9, 2014 Sunday 9am-11am 4691 Meadowood, Irvine, CA 92620 – Google Map $65 Register Online
Class 3: March 23, 2014 Sunday 9am-11am 108 Lamplighter, Irvine, CA 92620 – Google Map $65 Register Online
Class 4: April 6, 2014 Sunday 9am-11am 4691 Meadowood, Irvine, CA 92620 – Google Map $65 Register Online
Class 5: April 13, 2014 Sunday 9am-11am 108 Lamplighter, Irvine, CA 92620 – Google Map $65 Register Online
Class 6: April 27, 2014 Sunday 9am-11am 108 Lamplighter, Irvine, CA 92620 – Google Map $65 Register Online
Class 7: May 4, 2014 Sunday 9am-11am 4691 Meadowood, Irvine, CA 92620 – Google Map $65 Register Online
Class 8: May 18, 2014 Sunday 9am-11am 108 Lamplighter, Irvine, CA 92620 – Google Map $65 Register Online
Class 9: May 25, 2014 Sunday 9am-11am 108 Lamplighter, Irvine, CA 92620 – Google Map $65 Register Online
Class 10: June 1, 2014 Sunday 9am-11am 4691 Meadowood, Irvine, CA 92620 – Google Map $65 Register Online
Class 11: June 8, 2014 Sunday 9am-11am 108 Lamplighter, Irvine, CA 92620 – Google Map $65 Register Online

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Online Training Course
Prior to the in-class date participants must complete an online course thru the Red Cross Learning Center. The Red Cross charges $21.60 (with CPR/AED) or $15.20 (without CPR/AED) for the online course which is in addition to the class fees listed above.

Instructions on completing the online course will be emailed to you once you register online for a class.

What to Bring to Class
Training Forms (will be emailed to you once you have registered); Bathing suit and towel; a pen or pencil and paper for notes; and if you are taking CPR/AED you will need a CPR pocket mask or you may purchase a mask during the class for $20.

Printing your Certification
Approximately 5 business days after you have successfully completed all the course requirements your Lifeguard certification will be available for print through the American Red Cross Learning Center. Steps to print your certification

Program Policies
NO VISITORS – Only registered participants are allowed on the pool deck or in the class rooms during training. All visitors including parents must wait in the parking lot.

NO REFUNDS – No refunds will be issued once course fees have been submitted. In the event that a participant is unable to pass the prerequisites or final exams the participant may transfer to a class at a later date (if available). If a participant is absent from any scheduled class days or times, the participant will not be offered a transfer or refund of any kind.

TRANSFERS – The class transfer fee is $15 and registered participants are required to notify Safe Swim at least 48 hours prior to the first class date that you are currently registered for in order to be eligible to transfer.