American Red Cross Classes

Poway Unified School District Aquatics 

Water Safety Instructor Class

Water Safety Instructor 
Welcome to the Water Safety Instructor certification program!  Water Safety Instructor course will train and certify participants to be a swimming and water safety instructor, valid for 2 years. We teach a blended learning course format which includes online education, classroom and in-water components. American Red Cross requires all Water Safety Instructor candidates to complete the American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Online Course prior to the first class date. Participants must be at least 16 years old at the time of the course.

Course Length
The Water Safety Instructor Course is offered in a blended learning format that includes:
     • The SIM Learning Blended Learning version of this course is designed to be taught in approximately:
           o Online time: 6 hours, 45 minutes (includes a robust online learning experience)
           o Facility time: 23 hours, 30 minutes (including the Precourse Session)

PREREQUISITES
American Red Cross requires participants to successfully complete the following prerequisites, to receive certification. Refunds will not be issued to participants who do not successfully complete all course prerequisites and course completion requirements, according to the American Red Cross standards. Please make sure you can complete the following course prerequisites and course completion requirements before you attend class. Thank You!

1. Participants must be at least 16 years old on the last class date
2. Participants must complete the American Red Cross 8 Hours Online Course prior to the first-class date
3. Participants must be proficient and able to swim 25 yards of the following strokes: front crawl (freestyle), back crawl (backstroke), breaststroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke and 15 yards butterfly. There is no time limit.
4. Participants must float on their back for 1 minute in deep water
5. Participants must tread water for 1 minute
6. The American Red Cross also requires the following for successful course completion: participants must attend all scheduled dates and times, demonstrate proficient skills and pass a written exam with a score of at least 80 percent.

WHAT TO BRING TO CLASS

1. Proof of age
2. Proof of online course completion – screen shot or print a copy
3. Download course materials and training forms
4. Bathing suit – one piece swim suits for females
5. Rash guard or wetsuit (optional)
6. Towel, sunblock, snacks, lunch, paper, writing utensil

Location: Rancho Bernardo High School Pool, 13010 Paseo Lucido San Diego, Ca 92128
Dates: Sat, June 10, 2023 - Sun, June 11, 2023
Times: Sat 8:00am - 6:00pm/Sun 8:00am - 6:00pm
Course Fee: TBA (course fee includes: American Red Cross service fees) Make Checks Payable to PUSD

Students are responsible for picking up books and materials from the RBHS Pool Office prior to the course start date.

REGISTRATION & MORE INFO
For more registration information or questions regarding this course, please contact Aquatics Coordinator, Tim Oelgoetz at e-mail address: [email protected] or call 858-521-2800 ext 2883.

CERTIFICATIONS INCLUDED | Water Safety Instructor

American Red Cross requires students to have access to all materials below. Please download manuals, print training forms and bring to class with you. Thank You!

DOWNLOAD from Red Cross Instructor Candidates Page – click Water Safety

Download | Water Safety Instructor Manual

Download | Swimming and Water Safety Manual

Print | WSI Training Forms

Poway Unified School District Aquatics 

Lifeguard Training Class

LIFEGUARD TRAINING v. 2024
Welcome to the Lifeguard Training certification program! Lifeguard Training will be offered in a blended learning course, with online and classroom components. American Red Cross (ARC) requires all Lifeguard participants to complete the ARC Lifeguard Online Course prior to the first-class date. 

PREREQUISITES
American Red Cross requires participants to successfully complete the following prerequisites, to receive certification. Refunds will not be issued to participants who do not successfully complete all course prerequisites and course completion requirements, according to the American Red Cross standards. Please make sure you can complete the following course prerequisites and course completion requirements before you attend class. Thank You!

1. Participants must be at least 15 years old on the last class date.
2. Participants must complete the American Red Cross 8 hour on-line Course prior to the first-class date.
3. Participants must complete the following sequence:
      - Jump into the water from the side, totally submerge, recover to the surface and swim 150 yards.
      - After swimming 150 yards, maintain position at the surface of the water without support for 2 minutes by                    treading.
      - After maintaining position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes, swim 50 more yards.
      - While swimming, you must swim continuously, keeping your face in the water and demonstrating good breath            control.
      - You may use the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both.
        Swimming on the back or side is not permitted.
      - Swim goggles are allowed.
      Participants:
      - While treading, can only use your legs.
      - Place your hands under your armpits.
      - Your head must remain above the surface of the water.
4. Timed Drill (1 minute, 40 sec): Participants must swim 20 yards, dive down and retrieve a 10-pound weight from 7-feet deep, then swim back another 20 yards with the 10-pound weight in their hands using their legs only. Participants must keep two hands on the weight and their face must remain at or near the surface. Once the participant reaches the pool wall, they must place the weight on the pool deck and climb out of the pool with no assistance. According to American Red Cross requirements, participants may not wear goggles for this drill.
5. The American Red Cross also requires the following for successful course completion: participants must attend all scheduled dates and times, demonstrate proficient skills and pass a written exam with a score of at least 80 percent.

WHAT TO BRING TO CLASS
1. Proof of age
2. Proof of online course completion – screen shot or print a copy
3. CPR mask if not purchased
4. Bathing suit – one piece swim suits for females and rash guard (optional)
5. Towel, sunblock, snacks and lunch, paper, writing utensil

Location: Rancho Bernardo High School Pool, 13010 Paseo Lucido San Diego, Ca 92128
Dates: Sat, April 12, 2025 - Sun, April 13, 2025 (Full)
Dates: Sat, May 17, 2025 - Sun, May 18, 2025 (Full)
Times: Sat 8:00am - 7:00pm/Sun 8:00am - 7:00pm
Course Fee: $300.00 (course fee includes: American Red Cross service fees and Pocket Mask) Make Checks Payable to PUSD

REGISTRATION & MORE INFO
For more registration information or questions regarding this course, please contact Aquatics Coordinator, Tim Oelgoetz at e-mail address: [email protected] or call 858-521-2800 ext 2883.

Lifeguard Certification course will train and certify participants to be a national lifeguard for swimming pools. The Lifeguard certification course includes the following American Red Cross certifications: Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR/AED for the professional rescuer, valid for 2 years. We teach a blended learning course format with online education, classroom and in-water components. American Red Cross requires all Lifeguard certification candidates to complete the American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Online Course prior to the first class date. Participants must be at least 15 years old at the time of the course.

CERTIFICATIONS INCLUDED | Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer
NOTE | This class does not include Title 22 First Aid

NOTE | To ensure participants taking the American Red Cross Online Course have the best possible online experience, Red Cross recommends taking the online course from a PC or Tablet and disabling pop-up blockers. Red Cross PC/Tablet Online Course Requirements  

Lifeguard Online Course Steps
1. Register for class with Instructor
2. Instructor will send a link from the Red Cross Sales Force
3. Login or Create Red Cross Account
4. Launch Course
5. Bring Proof of Course Completion to Class

American Red Cross requires students to have access to all materials below. Please download manuals, print the training forms and bring to class with you. Red Cross also requires students to watch certain video segments, please watch the required video segments below before your first class date. Thank You!

Poway Unified School District Aquatics 

Lifeguard Training Recertification Course for PUSD Lifeguards

An abbreviated Lifeguarding course designed to review course information and allows practice of skills and knowledge before testing. Current certification in Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED is required to participate in the review course. Students who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED which is valid for 2 years. 

PREREQUISITES
American Red Cross requires participants to successfully complete the following prerequisites, to receive certification. Refunds will not be issued to participants who do not successfully complete all course prerequisites and course completion requirements, according to the American Red Cross standards. Please make sure you can complete the following course prerequisites and course completion requirements before you attend class. Thank You!

1. Participants must be at least 15 years old on the last class date
2. Participants must have current American Red Cross Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED Professional Rescuer certifications
3. Participants must complete the following sequence:
         - Jump into the water from the side, totally submerge, recover to the surface and swim 150 yards.
         - After swimming 150 yards, maintain position at the surface of the water without support for 2 minutes by          treading.
         - After maintaining position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes, swim 50 more yards.
         - While swimming, you must swim continuously, keeping your face in the water and demonstrating good              breath control.
         - You may use the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both.
           Swimming on the back or side is not permitted.
         - Swim goggles are allowed.
         Participants:
         - While treading, can only use your legs.
         - Place your hands under your armpits.
         - Your head must remain above the surface of the water.
4. Timed Drill (1 minute, 40 sec): Participants must swim 20 yards, dive down and retrieve a 10-pound weight from 7-feet deep, then swim back another 20 yards with the 10-pound weight in their hands using their legs only. Participants must keep two hands on the weight and their face must remain at or near the surface. Once the participant reaches the pool wall, they must place the weight on the pool deck and climb out of the pool with no assistance. According to American Red Cross requirements, participants may not wear goggles for this drill.
5. The American Red Cross also requires the following for successful course completion: participants must attend all scheduled dates and times, demonstrate proficient skills and pass a written exam with a score of at least 80 percent.

WHAT TO BRING TO CLASS
1. Proof of age
2. Proof of current American Red Cross Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED Professional Rescuer certifications
3. CPR mask if not purchased
4. Bathing suit – one piece swim suits for females and rash guard (optional)
5. Towel, sunblock, snacks and lunch, paper, writing utensil

Location: Rancho Bernardo High School Pool, 13010 Paseo Lucido San Diego, Ca 92128
Dates: January 29, 2024
Times: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Course Fee: TBA

REGISTRATION & MORE INFO
For more registration information or questions regarding this course, please contact Aquatics Coordinator, Tim Oelgoetz at e-mail address: [email protected] or call 858-521-2800 ext 2883.

American Red Cross requires students to have access to all materials below. Please download manuals, print the training forms and bring to class with you. Red Cross also requires students to watch certain video segments, please watch the required video segments below before your first class date. Thank You!

Poway Unified School District Aquatics 

Safety Training for Swim Coaches for PUSD P.E. Teachers

SAFETY TRAINING for SWIM COACHES
Welcome to the Safety Training for Swim Coaches certification program! STFSC will be offered in a blended learning course, with online and classroom components. American Red Cross (ARC) requires all participants to complete the ARC STFSC Online Course prior to the first-class date. 

The Safety Training for Swim Coaches course teach those involved in competitive swimming, including coaches, officials, athletic trainers and aquatic exercise trainers, how to help maintain a safe and comfortable environment for swimmers, prevent accidents and emergencies, and respond to swimmers with illnesses or injuries in water or on land.

PREREQUISITES
American Red Cross requires participants to successfully complete the following prerequisites, to receive certification. Refunds will not be issued to participants who do not successfully complete all course prerequisites and course completion requirements, according to the American Red Cross standards. Please make sure you can complete the following course prerequisites and course completion requirements before you attend class. Thank You!

1. Participants must be at least 15 years old on the last class date.
2. Participants must complete the American Red Cross 3 hour on-line Course prior to the first-class date.
3. The American Red Cross also requires the following for successful course completion: participants must attend all scheduled dates and times, demonstrate proficient skills and pass a written exam with a score of at least 80 percent.

WHAT TO BRING TO CLASS
1. Proof of age
2. Proof of online course completion – screen shot or print a copy
3. Bathing suit – one piece swim suits for females and rash guard (optional)
5. Towel and sunblock

Location: On-line and at School Site
Dates: 
Times: 
Course Fee: 

REGISTRATION & MORE INFO
For more registration information or questions regarding this course, please contact Aquatics Coordinator, Tim Oelgoetz at e-mail address: [email protected] or call 858-521-2800 ext 2883.

Safety Training for Swim Coaches will provide participants with the knowledge and skills to maintain a safe environment for swimmers, prevent emergencies and respond to illness or injuries in water or on land. We teach a blended learning format course with online education, classroom and in-water components. American Red Cross requires all Safety for Swim Coaches course participants to complete the American Red Cross Safety for Swim Coaches Online Course prior to the first class date. Participants must be at least 15 years old at the time of the course. 

CERTIFICATIONS INCLUDED | Safety Training for Swim Coaches

NOTE | To ensure participants taking the American Red Cross Online Course have the best possible online experience, Red Cross recommends taking the online course from a PC or Tablet and disabling pop-up blockers. Red Cross PC/Tablet Online Course Requirements  

STFSC Online Course Steps
1. Register for class with instructor
2. Take STFSC Online Course
3. Login or Create Red Cross Account
4. Launch Course
5. Bring Proof of Course Completion to Class

American Red Cross requires students to have access to all materials below. Please download manuals, print the training forms and bring to class with you. Thank You!

Print |Registration Form

Poway Unified School District Aquatics 

Lifeguard Training Class for PUSD Water Polo/Swim & Dive Coaches

LIFEGUARD TRAINING v. 2024
Welcome to the Lifeguard Training certification program! Lifeguard Training will be offered in a blended learning course, with online and classroom components. American Red Cross (ARC) requires all Lifeguard participants to complete the ARC Lifeguard Online Course prior to the first-class date. 

PREREQUISITES
American Red Cross requires participants to successfully complete the following prerequisites, to receive certification. Refunds will not be issued to participants who do not successfully complete all course prerequisites and course completion requirements, according to the American Red Cross standards. Please make sure you can complete the following course prerequisites and course completion requirements before you attend class. Thank You!

1. Participants must be at least 15 years old on the last class date.
2. Participants must complete the American Red Cross 8 hour on-line Course prior to the first-class date.
3. Participants must complete the following sequence:
      - Jump into the water from the side, totally submerge, recover to the surface and swim 150 yards.
      - After swimming 150 yards, maintain position at the surface of the water without support for 2 minutes by          treading.
      - After maintaining position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes, swim 50 more yards.
      - While swimming, you must swim continuously, keeping your face in the water and demonstrating good              breath control.
      - You may use the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both.
        Swimming on the back or side is not permitted.
      - Swim goggles are allowed.
      Participants:
      - While treading, can only use your legs.
      - Place your hands under your armpits.
      - Your head must remain above the surface of the water.
4. Timed Drill (1 minute, 40 sec): Participants must swim 20 yards, dive down and retrieve a 10-pound weight from 7-feet deep, then swim back another 20 yards with the 10-pound weight in their hands using their legs only. Participants must keep two hands on the weight and their face must remain at or near the surface. Once the participant reaches the pool wall, they must place the weight on the pool deck and climb out of the pool with no assistance. According to American Red Cross requirements, participants may not wear goggles for this drill.
5. The American Red Cross also requires the following for successful course completion: participants must attend all scheduled dates and times, demonstrate proficient skills and pass a written exam with a score of at least 80 percent.

WHAT TO BRING TO CLASS
1. Proof of age
2. Proof of online course completion – screen shot or print a copy
3. CPR mask if not purchased
4. Bathing suit – one piece swim suits for females and rash guard (optional)
5. Towel, sunblock, snacks and lunch, paper, writing utensil

Location: Rancho Bernardo High School Pool, 13010 Paseo Lucido San Diego, Ca 92128
Dates: Sat, January 25, 2025 - Sun, January 26, 2025
Times: Sat 8:00am - 7:00pm; Sun 8:00am - 7:00pm
Course Fee: Free for PUSD Coaches 2025

REGISTRATION & MORE INFO
For more registration information or questions regarding this course, please contact Aquatics Coordinator, Tim Oelgoetz at e-mail address: [email protected] or call 858-521-2800 ext 2883.

Lifeguard Certification course will train and certify participants to be a national lifeguard for swimming pools. The Lifeguard certification course includes the following American Red Cross certifications: Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR/AED for the professional rescuer, valid for 2 years. We teach a blended learning course format with online education, classroom and in-water components. American Red Cross requires all Lifeguard certification candidates to complete the American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Online Course prior to the first class date. Participants must be at least 15 years old at the time of the course.

CERTIFICATIONS INCLUDED | Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer
NOTE | This class does not include Title 22 First Aid

NOTE | To ensure participants taking the American Red Cross Online Course have the best possible online experience, Red Cross recommends taking the online course from a PC or Tablet and disabling pop-up blockers. Red Cross PC/Tablet Online Course Requirements  

Lifeguard Online Course Steps
1. Register for class with instructor
2. Instructor will send a link from the Red Cross Sales Force
3. Login or Create Red Cross Account
4. Launch Course
5. Bring Proof of Course Completion to Class

American Red Cross requires students to have access to all materials below. Please download manuals, print the training forms and bring to class with you. Red Cross also requires students to watch certain video segments, please watch the required video segments below before your first class date. Thank You!

Print |Registration Form