Babysitting Training
11-15 yrs

Sun March 4 & 11 - 3pm to 6pm
JCC Member: $70 - Guest: $85

Whether you're a new or an experienced babysitter; this course is for you! This updated course will teach you how to be a good leader and role model as you care for children and infants. Learn how to make good decisions, solve problems, and select age appropriate activities. Maintain a safe environment, handle emergencies, conduct the "business" of babysitting, and much more.
This is a co-ed class appropriate for participants 11 to15 years of age. Participants must be 11 years old by the last scheduled date of the course. Please bring proof of age to first class and a large (16+ inches) baby doll and a snack to each class. Course materials include an interactive CD-ROM.
Certification: Babysitter's Training.
Certification has no expiration date. Attendance at all sessions is mandatory.

 

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RED CROSS LIFEGUARDING -
So much more than a summer job

If you're 15 or older and looking for a great summer job or challenging career that's in demand, the American Red Cross Lifeguarding program is for you.

Here's your chance to sharpen your leadership skills and show the world what you can do.

EXPERIENCE:  Build leadership, teaching and communication skills that will help you in school and your future career.

REWARDS: Make money, have fun and work with your friends. Plus, it's a great way to stay in shape.

RESPECT: Impress your peers, college admissions officers and future employers with skills that can make a meaningful difference in the world.

LIFESAVING: Be a hero by helping keep people save in, on and around the water. Learn lifesaving skills such as first aid and CPR.

And the best part is Red Cross certifications are recognized nationwide - so you can find a job as a lifeguard anywhere in the country! This is a great summer job for anyone 15+ who likes swimming, saving lives and making money in a respected leadership position.

NEW! Lifeguard Training
Ages 15 to Adult
CPR/AED for Lifeguards and First Aid included.

June Class - Instructors Cynthia Mc Connell & Kathy Torre

Preskills Test  - Sunday June 17 at 2pm to 4pm -Registration is required. 
Class Sessions - 1:30pm to 9:30pm
Monday to Thursday - June 18 to 21

JCC Member $300 • Guest $375

Prerequisites:

• Must be 15 yrs old by the last scheduled date of the course.

Pre-skills:

• Continuously swim 300 yds. demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may use front crawl, breast stroke or a combination of both but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used.

• Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. Candidates should place their hands under the armpits.

• Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds.

• Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed.

• Surface dive, feet-first or head-first, to a depth of 7-10 feet to retrieve a 10 lb. object.

• Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface so the are able to get a breath. Candidates can not swim the distance underwater. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

Attendance at all sessions is mandatory.

Certification: American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguard Training/First Aid/CPR/AED: valid for 2 years.

Lifeguard Training Review - Instructor Jonathan Torre
Three Day Class
Sunday, May 20 from 10am to 6pm AND
Monday & Wednesday, May 21 & 23 from 5:30pm to 9pm
Must bring current certifications, and pocket mask.
JCC Member: $120 - Guest $145

Click here to download the Lifeguarding information packet

- chock full of information every lifeguarding participant (and parents!) needs to be ready for their lifeguarding class.  All participants must bring a copy of the Acknowledgement Form (page 3) to the first day of class.

You will need to bring a modest swim suit and towels.  Attendance at all sessions is mandatory.

 

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Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
Ages 16-Adult

JCC Member: $300 - Guest $375

Upon successful completion of required skills, students will be certified to teach a variety of classes for infants through adults. The class also includes the American Red Cross Fundamentals of Instructor (FIT) Training course. 

Prerequisites:

• Participants must be 16 by the completion of the course. Please bring proof of age to first class.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform the following swimming skills:
  • 25 yards each of Front Crawl, Back Crawl, Breast Stroke, Elementary Backstroke, and Side Stroke.
  • 15 yards of Butterfly.

Maintain position on back in deep water and treading water for 1 minute each

Attendance at all sessions is mandatory.

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Lifeguard Instructor
Ages 17-Adult

This course is for those who wish to train and certify others in Lifeguard Training and CPR/AED for Lifeguards. Will include training in AED, Emergency Oxygen, and Preventing Disease Transmission. Participants must be 17 by the completion of the course. Please bring proof of age to first class. You will need to bring a modest swim suit and towels.
Prerequisite - Fundamentals of Instructor Training (FIT)
Class not available this session.

 

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