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

Lifeguard Instructor LGI(2001)

January 18-20

Friday, Saturday & Sunday 

January 18, 19 & 20 - 9 am to 5 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.

Quince Orchard Swim & Tennis Club

16601 Roundabout Dr.

Gaithersburg MD 20878

Cost:$350.00*

Includes $37.00 ARC, $25.00 discount if payment made by January 11.

 Lifeguard Instructor LGI(2002)

February 7 to 9

Friday, Sunday & Monday

February 7, 8 & 9 - 8 am to 5 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

Brooks Family YMCA

151 McIntire Park Drive

Charlottesville VA 22092

Cost: $350.00  Includes ARC fees, $25.00discount if payment made by  1/22

Lifeguard Instructor LGI(2004)

April 5 to 7

 Sunday, Monday & Tuesday 

April 5, 6 & 7 - 8 am to 5 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. 

Quince Orchard Swim & Tennis Club

16601 Roundabout Dr.

Gaithersburg MD 20878 

Cost:$350.00 Includes $25.00discount if payment made by  3/15

Lifeguard Instructor LGI(2005)

April 25 to May 3

 Saturdays, & Sunday 

April 25, May 2 & 3 - 8 am to 5 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. 

Overlee Community Pool

6030 Lee Highway

Arlington VA 22205

Cost:$350.00 Includes ARC fees, $25.00discount if payment made by  3/15

Lifeguard Instructor/Trainer Review

Lifguard Instructor/Trainer Review (LGIR 2002)

January 21

Tuesday January 21 - 8 am to 5 pm

Quince Orchard Swim & Tennis Club

16601 Roundabout Dr.

Gaithersburg MD 20878

Cost:$100.00

Lifguard Instructor/Trainer Review (LGIR 2004)

April 11

Saturday  4/11,   8 am to 5 pm

Quince Orchard Swim & Tennis Club

16601 Roundabout Dr.

Gaithersburg MD 20878

Cost:$100.00*

$25.00 Discount if payment made prior to 3/31

Water Safety Instructor

Water Safety Instructor (WSI2001)

February 15 to 22

Saturdays, Sunday & Monday  

2/15, 16, 17, & 22

8 am to 5 pm 

Quince Orchard Swim & Tennis Club

16601 Roundabout Dr.

Gaithersburg MD 20878

Cost:$350.00*

Includes $37.00 ARC, $25.00 discount if payment made by January 22.

Water Safety Instructor (WSI2004)

April 4 to 10

Saturday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday  

4/4, 8, 9 & 10

8 am to 5 pm 

Quince Orchard Swim & Tennis Club

16601 Roundabout Dr.

Gaithersburg MD 20878

Cost:$350.00*

 Includes $37.00 ARC, $25.00 discount if payment made by March 15