Aquatics > Water Safety
Lifeguard Training – Buy Now
If you are 15 years or older and looking for a great summer job or a challenging career in the aquatics industry, the Tahoe Donner American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification program will give you an advantage! The lifeguarding certification will qualify you to work as part of a committed team of certified lifeguards to provide safety and protection to aquatic patrons. You could save a life! Your certification will provide you with the necessary skills to prevent and respond to water-related emergencies. Passing the pre-requisite skills test during the first class and attendance at all scheduled classes is required for certification. Upon successful completion, participants will obtain the American Red Cross Lifeguard certificate, as well as CPR/AED and First Aid for the Professional Rescuer.Dates: May 18 – 30, 2013
Days and Times:
Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 – 8 p.m.
Where: Trout Creek Recreation Center
Fees*:
| Members | $175 |
| Guest | $200 |
*If you are hired onto the Trout Creek Aquatics staff and fulfill your season commitment, your course fee will be refunded less a materials fee.
Register for Summer 2013 online at our registration page at Shop TD.
Junior Lifeguard Training – Buy Now
Join us for a fun-filled week of basic life-guarding skills. Participants will practice rescue techniques in pool, lake and river settings. This program is a great prep course for future certification. Participants must be 9 years or older and have completed the equivalent of Level 5 swim lessons or higher. Note: Junior Lifeguards do not receive an actual lifeguard certification.
Dates: Monday – Friday, July 8 – 12, 2013; Monday – Friday, July 29 – August 2, 2013
Time: 4 – 6 p.m.
Fees*:
| Members | $110 |
| Guest | $120 |
Register for Summer 2013 online at our registration page at Shop TD.
Lifeguard and CPR/First Aid/AED Review Course – Buy Now
These review courses are intended for those individuals who have successfully completed a Red Cross Lifeguarding and First Aid course within the last four years and/or a CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer course within the last two years.
Scheduled Classes:
CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Review Course
Date: Saturday, June 1, 2013
Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where: Trout Creek Recreation Center
Lifeguard Review Course includes CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid
Dates: Saturday – Sunday, June 1 – 2, 2013
Time: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Trout Creek Recreation Center
Fees*:
| CPR/AED only | $75 |
| Lifeguard Review Course | $100 |
*If you are hired onto the Trout Creek Aquatics staff and fulfill your season commitment, your course fee will be refunded less a $35 materials fee. See our job application.
Register for Summer 2013 online at our registration page at Shop TD.
Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Course – Buy Now
If you are 16 years or older and enjoy swimming and teaching others, this course will give you the skills needed to teach all levels of swimming to both youths and adults. WSI certification is a competitive edge in the aquatics industry and will often be the factor that gets you the job over other candidates. WSI certified instructors are also often paid at a higher rate than non-certified aquatics staff and WSI certification is a requirement for all Tahoe Donner swim instructors. Passing the prerequisite skills test during the first class and attendance at all scheduled classes is required for certification.
You must attend all scheduled classes to receive certifications:
Dates: June 11 – 22, 2013
Days and Time: Tuesday & Thursday from 3 – 8 p.m.
Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Trout Creek Recreation Center
Fees*:
| Member | $175 |
| Guest | $200 |
*If you are hired onto the Trout Creek Aquatics staff and fulfill your season commitment, your course fee will be refunded less a materials fee. See our job application.
Register for Summer 2013 online at our registration page at Shop TD.