Aquatics/Water Safety The American Red Cross has the best training on how to be safe in, on, and around water. Each year, we train more than 8,000 people how to swim and swim better. Red Cross first established water safety training in the early 1900s, setting the standards for quality training of Swim and Lifeguard instructors. We also teach a variety of community courses such as basic water rescue and CPR for the professional rescuer. Whether you want to become a lifeguard for a local pool, teach others how to swim or just create a safe environment at the beach or your own backyard pool, we can give you the training you need.
Learn to Swim - Our �Learn-to-Swim� courses for children and adults will provide participants with the basic skills to be safe in and around the water. Sponsored Red Cross training can be found state-wide at authorized providers and county aquatic facilities. Contact your local community pool statewide to sign up for Red Cross swim courses. Annually, Red Cross on Oahu also sponsors free summer swim classes; see the information below.
FREE Summer Swim, Oahu only - Red Cross FREE Annual Swim for Keiki and Adults is held at Ala Moana Beach Park, Magic Island near Lifeguard Station 1E. The keiki program runs every Saturday in June and July from 8:45am to 9:45am, and Adult swim is held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 5:15pm to 6pm. Swim instruction is provided for the non-swimmer to the swimmer who wants to learn to swim better. Registration begins online April 15th.
Summer Buddies, Oahu only -The Annual Summer Buddies is a 9 week Water Safety Aide Program for teens, 13-17 years old that provides support for the Red Cross FREE Annual Summer Swim Program. Every Saturday, the �Summer Buddies� teens help Red Cross Water Safety Instructors teach keiki how to swim. The Summer Buddies teens also participate in different fun, water-related activities every week in addition to developing their leadership skills by assisting the instructors. A minimum fee of $30 is charged. Program will provide teens with Adult CPR/first aid training, a t-shirt, volunteer hours and lots of fun. Registration begins online April 15th.
Lifeguard (LG) - If you�re 15 or older and looking for a great summer job or a challenging career, one that will help you develop skills and experience that will be valued by colleges and future employers, American Red Cross Lifeguarding is the best place to start. Through classroom learning and hands-on practice, you�ll learn:
Surveillance skills to help you recognize and prevent injuries
Water Safety Instructor (WSI) -If you are at least 16-years old and a proficient swimmer, you can become an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. Whether you want to splash around with kids and teach them to swim, help children or adults refine their strokes, or teach diving safety techniques, you can do it as an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. Qualified WSIs can also help prepare swim coaches to prevent and respond to emergency situations.
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