Four aquatic certification courses are offered at the State College High School Natatorium. Full courses which are conducted are: The American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Course, The American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Course and also the American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Course. You must pre-register with the Natatorium prior to taking any course at 231-4161.
The Natatorium also offers Recertification courses (Review courses ONLY--as is now mandated by the American Red Cross--Challenge courses are NO LONGER PERMITTED) in Lifeguard Training and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. Please scroll down to see all course dates and fees.
Check out the Curriculum Section of the Natatorium web page to get a detailed report of the Lifeguard Training course and the Water Safety Instructor Course!
2012-2013 Course Dates:
Fall 2012:
Lifeguard Training (Full course):
** Must be at least 15 years of age**
October 29, 30, 31, November 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15
**Attendance at all class sessions is MANDATORY.
Fall 2012:
Lifeguard Training (Review course):
** In order to recertify American Red Cross Lifeguard Training/First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, all individuals must participate in a Lifeguard Training Review Course. Challenge courses are no longer permitted. If a certification expires, the ENTIRE Full course must be retaken. There are no exceptions--This is the policy of the American Red Cross.**
October 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM, Mondays through Wednesdays
**Attendance at all class sessions is MANDATORY.
Spring 2013:
Lifeguard Training (Full course):
** Must be at least 15 years of age**
April 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
AND
April 6
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Saturday)
**Attendance at all class sessions is MANDATORY.
Spring 2013:
Lifeguard Training (Review course):
** In order to recertify American Red Cross Lifeguard Training/First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, all individuals must participate in a Lifeguard Training Review Course. Challenge courses are no longer permitted. If a certification expires, the ENTIRE Full course must be retaken. There are no exceptions--This is the policy of the American Red Cross. **
March 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
*Attendance at all class sessions is MANDATORY.
Spring 2013:
Water Safety Instructor Course
** Must be at least 16 years of age**
April 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, May 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9
3:30PM - 6:00 PM
**Attendance at all class sessions is MANDATORY.
Spring 2013:
Lifeguard Instructor Course:
** Must be at least 17 years of age**
Times and dates to be announced--Please check back after January 1, 2013
**Attendance at all class sessions is MANDATORY.
2012 - 2013 Course Fees:
Lifeguard Training (Full course):
SCASD Student: $140.00
Non-SCASD Student: $190.00
Lifeguard Training (Review course):
** A current edition (2012 ed.) of the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Participants Manual and Adult/Child and Infant Resusciation masks must be in-hand prior to the first day of the Review course. Materials can be purchased through the State College High School Natatorium if needed. Please see pricing below:
No Materials Needed:
SCASD Student: $70.00
Non-SCASD Student: $95.00
Purchase current edition of participant's manual as well as masks (2):
SCASD Student: $120.00
Non-SCASD Student: $145.00
Purchase current edition of participant's manual only:
SCASD Student: $110.00
Non-SCASD Student: $135.00
Purchase masks only:
SCASD Student: $80.00
Non-SCASD Student: $105.00
Water Safety Instructor: SCASD Student: $130.00
Non-SCASD Student: $180.00
Lifeguard Instructor or Lifeguard Instructor Cross Over/Re-Entry Course:
SCASD Student: $200.00 (Materials Included)
Non-SCASD Student: $200.00 (Purchase of Materials by Participant PRIOR to First Class Required)
CPR/AED For The Professional Rescuer Challenge Course Only: $40.00
We do not conduct full CPR/AED PRO courses at the Natatorium--Please contact the local American Red Cross Chapter for full course dates
**Course fees are non-refundable if course/review/challenge is not passed**
**There is a $35.00 fee for returned checks**
