Commonwealth Aquatics, Training & Staff Development

Course Payment Information

Registration for Instructor level courses will require a $200.00 non refundable deposit to secure  a registration. While this fee is non refundable it is transferable to another Instructor Level Course Offering providing 7 days notice is given.

7 days or more      100% Tranferable

4 to 6 days               50% Transferable

Less than 3 days     25% Transferable

Day of or No Show    0% Tranferable

Information will be sent with confirmation on how to pay for course. Instructor Course Fee is discountable by $25.00 if paid more than 2 weeks prior to start date.

Lifeguard Training Instructor

Trains lifeguarding instructor candidates to teach American Red Cross Lifeguarding, Lifeguarding Blended Learning, Shallow Water Lifeguarding, Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding, Waterpark Skills, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Bloodborne Pathogens Training. Note: To teach Waterfront Skills, Lifeguarding instructors must possess a basic-level Waterfront Skills certificate Prerequisites: Minimum age: 17 years, Possess a current Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED, An equivalent certificate from another organization, Complete the Online Session for the Lifeguarding Instructor course and complete the precourse session

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Water Safety Instructor

This course trains Water Safety Instructor candidates to teach courses and presentations in the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program by developing their understanding of how to use the course materials, how to conduct training sessions and how to evaluate participants progress. The courses and presentations include Parent and Child Aquatics Levels 1 and 2, Preschool Aquatics Levels 1 - 3, Learn-to-Swim Levels 1 - 6, three adult courses as well as the Basic Water Rescue and Personal WaterSafety courses and more. To enroll, instructor candidates must be at least 16 years of age on or before the last day of the instructor course and successfully complete the precourse session which includes demonstration of swimming skill at Learn-to-Swim Level 4.

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Instructor Course Schedule

Lifeguard Instructor

Lifeguarding Instructor

 Lifeguard Instructor LGI(2012)

December 11 - 13

Friday December 11 -  3 to 8 pm

 Saturday & Sunday

Dec. 12 & 13 - 12 pm to 8 pm

This is a blended learning offering. The online portion must be completed prior to first class meeting. Instructions will be emailed following completion of contact us form

City of Roanoke Rapids Park & Rec.

500 E. sixth st 

Roanoke Rapids, NC 

 Cost: $335.00  Includes ARC fees, $25.00 discount if payment made by  12/01

Lifeguard Instructor/Trainer Review

The American Red Cross has extended all instructor certifications through August 31, 2021. Therfore making this class unnecessary until summer 2021.

Water Safety Instructor

Water Safety Instructor (WSI2011)

November 21 to 29

Saturday 11/21 - 9 to 11 am

Friday  November 27

9 am to 4 pm

Saturday, & Sunday 

November 28 & 29

9 am to 4 pm 

Pearl Kongards Swim School

at the Courtyard by Marriott/Columbia 

8910 Stanford Blvd

* Do not contact the Hotel for information or enter the pool through the hotel lobby. Come to the side gate and ring bell to be let in.*

Cost:$350.00*

Includes $38.00 ARC, $25.00 discount if payment made by NOvember 15.

 Water Safety Instructor

Water Safety Instructor (WSI2012)

December 6 to 21

Sunrday 12/061 – 13:30 to  12:30 pm

Friday  December 19

12:30 am to 7:30 pm

Saturday, & Sunday 

December 20 & 21

8:30 am to 4 pm 

Lynn Haven Dive Center and Swim School
1413 N. Great Neck Rd.
Virginia Beach, VA  23454

Cost:$300.00*

Includes $38.00 ARC, $25.00 discount if payment made by November 15.