American Red Cross
Mid-Missouri Chapter
1805 West Worley St.
Columbia, MO 65203
573-445-9411 (phone)
800-359-8829
573-446-4247 (fax)
Lifeguarding
and
Water Safety Courses
Trust the leader in swimming and
lifeguard training since 1914. Choose from a complete line of courses
offering the best training for staying safe in, on and around the
water. Courses incorporate the latest research and instructional
techniques that make learning easier.
Lifeguarding
If you're 15 or older and looking for
a great summer job or a challenging career, American Red Cross
lifeguarding is the best place to start. This course helps you
develop skills and experience valued by colleges and future
employers. You'll develop new skills and learn how to deal
effectively with people, fostering a "take charge" attitude.
You'll also get a participant's manual and tips for securing a
lifeguarding job. Classroom learning and hands-on practice build
key skills -
- Surveillance skills to help you recognize and
prevent injuries
- Rescue skills in the water and on land
- First aid training and professional rescuer CPR to
help you prepare for any emergency
- Professional responsibilities such as addressing
uncooperative patrons
- Working with the public
Length: 28 1/2 hours (usually taken over 5 or 6 days). Course Fee:
$165.00
No courses available at this time. Please contact one of our
Authorized Training Facilities listed below or check back in Spring
2009.
Water Safety
Instructor (WSI)
If you're at least 16 and a
proficient swimmer, you can become an American Red Cross Water Safety
Instructor (WSI) and teach swimming and water safety courses. As
a WSI, you can -
- Teach skills
that may save a life
- Gain terrific
work experience as an aquatics professional
- Earn money - or
join a volunteer team - while you help people learn valuable skills
- Learn
organizational and presentation skills that will help you in any career
- Help prepare
swim coaches to prevent and respond to emergency situations
- Make a
difference in people's lives
Length: 30 hours (usually taken over five days). Course Fee: $175.00
Please note: this WSI course does not certify you to teach others how
to teach swimming lessons. This course allows you to actually
teach the swimming lessons yourself. To become a Water Safety Instructor Trainer (to
teach instructor level courses) please contact the chapter for more
information.
No courses available at this time. Please check back in Spring 2009.
Lifeguarding
Instructor (LGI)
If you're at least 17 you can become a lifeguard instructor. As a
Red Cross lifeguard
instructor you can teach lifeguarding or CPR/AED for the Professional
Rescuer courses. Learn valuable skills and information that will
help you in life and work for years to come. Length: 30 hours
(usually taken over four days). Course
Fee: $200.00.
No courses available
at this time. Please check back in Spring 2009.
American Red
Cross Authorized Training Facilities
American Red Cross swimming and water
safety programs, including Learn-to-Swim courses and lifeguarding are
offered by many Red Cross authorized providers throughout the
area. Please contact an authorized provider near you for more
information.