aquatic training catalog 2012-13
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Certification and training classes offered at Portland public pools during 2012-13TRANSCRIPT
All classes are registered on a first come, first-served basis. Class fee must be paid at the time of registration.
2012-2013AQUATIC TRAININGCLASSES
Commissioner Nick Fish Director Mike Abbaté
TABLE OF CONTENTSPrerequisites ...................................................................................... page 2Lifeguard Certification ........................................................................ page 3Swim Instructor Training, Swim Instructor Recertification ............. page 4Water Fitness Instructor Training ...................................................... page 5Lifeguard Review, Lifeguard Challenge ............................................ page 6How to Register, Registration Form, Pool Map ................................ page 7Dual Certification, Working for Portland Parks & Recreation ......... page 8
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PREREQUISITESAll class participants
must be strong swimmers!If you are not a strong swimmer, you are encouraged to enroll in (and pass), a teen or adult swim
class before registering.
PREREQUISITES:1. Must be a strong swimmer
2. Must be able to demonstrate good form and technique for 25 yds of each of the following: •Frontcrawlwithsidebreathing •Backcrawl •Elementarybackstroke •Breaststroke
3. Age 15 or older by the first day of class4. Must demonstrate a mature attitude5. Thiscourseisonlyforswiminstructor candidateswhowillbeapplyingtoworkat Portland Parks & Recreation
SWIM INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION
LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION
PREREQUISITES: 1. Must be able to swim 200 yards, recover
brick at 9 feet, tread water with arms up for 2 minutes on first day of class
2. Age 15 or older by the first day of class3. Thiscourseisonlyforlifeguardcandidates
whowillbeapplyingtoworkatanEllis&Associatesclientfacility
LIFEGUARD CHALLENGE
PREREQUISITES:1. Must have worked for Portland Parks
& Recreation within the last year.2. Approval by Aquatic Manager required 3. Audit-readyCPR&waterskills
(exceeding standards)
4. E&Acertificationvalidthroughfirstdayof class
PREREQUISITES: 1. E & A certification valid through first
day of class
LIFEGUARD REVIEW
PREREQUISITES:1. Age 15 or older by the first day of class2. Hold a current lifeguard or swim
instructor certification or, has participated in 30 hours of group water fitness classes
3. Participants must be familiar with water exercises and have the ability to demonstrate proper technique and safety considerations from the deck as well as the water
WATER FITNESS INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION
Successful completion of certification classes DOES NOT guarantee employment.
Portland Parks and Recreation 3
ForlifeguardcandidateswithoutacurrentEllis & Associates lifeguard certification. Studentssuccessfullycompletingthecoursereceivefirstaid,CPR,andEllis&AssociatesLifeguardcertification.This course is only for lifeguard candidates who will be applying to work at an Ellis & Associates client facility.
Class # 379335Online
8am-4pm/ColumbiaSat, Sept 22Sun, Sept 23
8am-6pm/ColumbiaSun, Sept 30
Class # 3793368am-4pm/EPCC
Sat, Oct 27Sun, Oct 28Sat, Nov 3Sun, Nov 4
Class # 3793378am-4pm/Mt. Scott
Mon, Dec 17Tue, Dec 18Wed, Dec 19 Thu, Dec 20
Class # 3793381-9pm/EPCCMon, Dec 17Tue, Dec 18Wed, Dec 19Thu, Dec 20
Class # 384582 8am-4pm/EPCC
Sat, Jan 26Sun, Jan 27Sat, Feb 2
Sun, Feb 3
Class # 384583 8am-4pm/EPCC
Sat, Feb 23Sun, Feb 24Sat, March 2
Sun, March 3
Class # 384584 8am-4pm/Columbia
Mon, March 25Tue, March 26Wed, March 27Thur, March 28
Class # 384585 1pm-9pm/EPCCMon, March 25Tue, March 26Wed, March 27Thur, March 28
Class # 384586 Online
8am-4pm/ColumbiaSat, April 13Sun. April 14
8am-6pm/ColumbiaSun, April 21
Class # 384587 Online
8am-4pm/EPCCSat, April 13Sun. April 14
8am-6pm/EPCCSun, April 21
Class # 3845888am-4pm/Columbia
Sat, April 27Sun April 28Sat,May4Sun,May5
Class # 3845898am-4pm/EPCC
Sat, April 27Sun, April 28Sat,May4Sun,May5
Held at Columbia, EPCC or Mt. Scott Pools
PREREQUISITES:
• Mustbeabletoswim200yards,recoverbrickat9feet,treadwaterwitharmsupfor2minutesonfirstdayofclass
• Age15orolderbythefirstdayofclass
BRING TO CLASS:Swimsuit,towel,paper,pen,notebook,E&Atextbookor proof of online codeCOST: $150.00 Class limited to 32 students $100.00 For those who are lifeguards with current American Red Cross or YMCA Lifeguard certification
For lifeguard candidateswho would choose to do course work online and have a shortened classroom experience, online classes are now available to take.
For more information or to register for this online class, please contact Andy Amato at 503-823-2852, or email [email protected] will receive your online key code and the website you must go to for completing work before the first day of class.
WANT ONLINE CLASSES?
LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION
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PREREQUISITES:1. Must be a strong swimmer.2. Must be able to demonstrate
good form and technique for 25 yds of each of the following:
•Frontcrawlwithsidebreathing •Backcrawl •Elementarybackstroke •Breaststroke
3. Age 15 or older by the first day of class
4. Must demonstrate a mature attitude
COST: $100 Classes limited to 20 students$50 For non-Portland Parks & RecreationSwimInstructors withcurrentARCorYMCA InstructorCertifications
SWIM INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
Portland Parks & Recreation reserves the right to change or
cancel classes if necessary.
Class # 385768 9:00am to 1:00pmSun, December 16
(at EPCC)
Class # 385765 9:00am to 1:00pm
Sat, March 30 (at EPCC)
Class # 385766 9:00am to 1:00pm
Sat, June 8 (at Mt. Scott)
Class # 385767 9:00am to 1:00pm
Sat, June 29 (at EPCC)
PREREQUISITES: 1. Age 15 or older by the first day of class 2. Must hold a current Portland Parks & Recreation Swim Instructor Card COST: $20 Classes limited to 40 students
Classes held at EPCC or Mt. Scott Pools
Required course for all currently certified Portland Parks & Recreation Swim Instructors. Program changes
and updates will be discussed. All strokes will be evaluated.
Course is required every 2 years.
Class # 380274 Mt. Scott
5:00-9:30pm Fri, October 12, 19
8:00am-3:30pm Sat, October 13, 20
Class # 380275 EPCC
8:00am-2:00pm Mon, December 17 Tues, December 18 Wed, December 19 Thur, December 20
Class # 385728 SWCC
5:00-9:30pm Fri, Jan 25 & Feb 1
8:00am-3:30pm Sat, Jan 26 & Feb 2
Class # 385729 EPCC
5:00-9:30pm Fri, Feb 22 & Mar 1
8:00am-3:30pm Sat, Feb 23 & Mar 2
Class # 385743 EPCC
8:00am-2:00pm Mon, March 25 Tues, March 26 Wed, March 27 Thur, March 28
Class # 385744 Mt. Scott
8:00am-2:00pm Mon, March 25 Tues, March 26 Wed, March 27 Thur, March 28
Class # 385745 Dishman
5:00-9:30pm Fri, April 12, 198:00am-3:30pm Sat, April 13, 20
Class # 385746 SWCC
5:00-9:30pm Fri, April 12, 198:00am-3:30pm Sat, April 13, 20
Class # 385747 EPCC
5:00-9:30pm Fri, April 12, 198:00am-3:30pm Sat, April 13, 20
Class # 385748 EPCC
5:00-9:30pm Fri,May3,10
8:00am-3:30pm Sat,May4,11
SWIM INSTRUCTOR RECERTIFICATION
REQUIRED FOR PORTLAND PARKS & RECREATION SWIM INSTRUCTORS. StudentssuccessfullycompletingthetrainingprogramwillreceiveCo-SwimInstructorCertification.
NOTE: Successful completion of certification classes DOES NOT guarantee employment.
All Portland Park & Recreation Swim Instructors must hold a current First Aid/CPR certification
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WATER FITNESS INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
PREREQUISITES: 1. Age 15 or older by the first day of class2. Participants must have a minimum of
30-50 hours of experience in group water fitness classes
3. Participants must be familiar with water exercises and have the ability to
demonstrate proper technique and safety considerations from the deck as well as the water
COST: $85 Classes limited to 20 students
This course is designed for:
• The beginner who has water fitness experience with little or no formal training as an Instructor
• Water Fitness Instructors who need practical experience
• Group Fitness Instructors who want to transition to the water
• Individuals who are interested in learning more about their personal water fitness exercise
Class # 387900 Tu/Thur
Feb 5,7,12,19,21,26,28 6:30-9:30pm(at Dishman)
Class # 387906 Sat/Sun
Nov 3-4,10-11,17 & Dec 19:00am-1:00pm
(at Dishman)
Portland Parks & Recreation reserves the right to change or cancel classes if necessary.
PP&R offers basic training for candidates interested in instructing Water Fitness Group Classes.
Instructors seeking employment without an approved National Aquatic Certification must pass this course prior to application.
Portland Parks & Recreation Water Fitness Instructors are required to obtain a National Certification within 1 year of employment (such as AEA Cert, see www.aeawave.com).
PP&R will host AEA cert Spring 2013 For more information about national
certifications contact Larissa Doty at 503-823-3166, or email:
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LIFEGUARD REVIEWForlifeguardswithcurrentE&Alifeguardlicense.Firstaid,CPRandlifeguardskillswillbereviewedandaudited,withanupdategivenonanypolicyrevisions.
Classes held at EPCC Pool (unless otherwise noted)
All class times are 8:00am to 6:00pm
# 379339 Sun, September 16 # 379340 Sun, October 21 # 379341 Sat, December 15# 379342 Sun, December 16 # 379343 Sun, December 16 (at MSCC)# 379344 Wed, December 26# 384590 Sun, January 23 # 384591 Sun, February 10# 384592 Sat, March 23 # 384593 Sun, March 24 # 384594 Sun, March 24 (at MSCC) # 357595 Sun, April 7 # 357596 Sun, May 19
PREREQUISITES:1. E & A certification valid through first day of class BRING TO CLASS: • Swimsuit,towel,pen,E&Atextbookorproofof onlinecode,whistle,lanyard,hippackand pocket mask.
COST: • $70.00 for Portland Parks & Recreation Lifeguards – ONLY ifyouhaveworkedforPP&Rinthepastyear• $100.00 for non-Portland Parks & Recreation E&A Lifeguards
PREREQUISITES:1. Must have worked for Portland
Parks & Recreation within the last year
2. Pre-approved from Aquatic Manager3. Audit-readyCPR&waterskills
(exceeding standards)4. E&Acertificationvalidthroughfirstday
of class
BRING TO CLASS: Swimsuit,towel,pen,E&Atextbookorproofofonlinecode,whistle,lanyard,hippackandpocketmask
COST: $70.00 for Portland Parks & Recreation
Lifeguards ONLY ifyouhaveworkedinthepastyearforPP&R
Classes held at SWCC Pool
CLASSES LIMITED TO 40 STUDENTS
LIFEGUARD CHALLENGEForPP&RlifeguardsonlywithcurrentE&AlifeguardlicenseANDpre-approvalfromAquaticManager.Musthaveaudit-readyskillsthatexceedpassingstandards.Noskillreviewwillbegiven.Firstaid,CPRandlifeguardskillswillbeaudited,withanupdategivenonpolicyrevisions. Lifeguards who do not pass this course must take the Lifeguard Review Course and pay the $70.00 course fee again.
CLASSES LIMITED TO 16 STUDENTS
Class # 384597 Sat, Dec 15, 8am-1pm
Class # 384598 Sun, Dec 16, 8am-1pm
Class # 384599 Wed, Dec 26, 8am-1pm
Class # 384600 Sat, Mar 23, 8am-1pm
Class # 384601 Sun, Mar 24, 8am-1pm
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COLUMBIA POOL7701 N Chautauqua Blvd 503-823-3669EPCC POOL740 SE 106th 503-823-3450DISHMAN POOL77 NE Knott 503-823-3673
MT. SCOTT POOL5530 SE 72nd 503-823-3183SWCC POOL6820 SW 45th 503-823-2840
EPCC
HOW TO REGISTERAllAquaticsTrainingClassesarefilledonafirst-come,first-servedbasis.Classeswillbeclosedonce the class limit is reached. Mail-in registrations receivedafterclassesarefilledwillbereturned.Please register at least one week prior to start of course. Class assignments must be completed prior to first day of class.
BYMAILYoumayregisterbymailusingtheattachedform.Mail-inregistrationmustbereceived2weekspriortothefirstdayofclass.Ifaclassisfilled,theregistrationandfeewillbereturned.Mailcompletedregistrationform & check or credit card information to: MakecheckspayabletoCityofPortland PortlandParks&Recreation,Aquatics 2909 SW 2ndPortland, OR 97201
BYPHONEIfyouareusingaVisaorMastercard,youmayregisterbycallingAquatics,503-823-5130. Please have the attachedregistrationformfilledoutpriortocalling.Phone-in registration is available during operating hours.
BYWALK-INYoumayregisteratColumbia,Dishman,EPCC,Mt. Scott or SWCC pools during operating hours.
ONLINEGotowww.PortlandParks.org
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WORKING FOR PORTLAND PARKS
Portland Parks & Recreation offers certification classes in lifeguarding, as well as swim instructing. Both programs are challenging, and require that certification candidates be strong swimmers. Upon certification, candidates can apply for a job with Portland Parks & Recreation.
NOTE: Successful completion of certification classes DOES NOT guarantee employment.
To be hired, applicants must also successfully complete an application and interview process. Portland Parks hires 700+ staff for the summer season and 350 for year-round pools. Applications for summer employment are available in February, year-round applications are now available. Applications may be obtained by calling 503-823-5130.
Employees of the Portland Parks & Recreation Aquatics Department are required to hold the following certifications:
LIFEGUARDEllis & Associates Lifeguard Certification (Includes First Aid and CPR.)
SWIM INSTRUCTORPortland Parks Swim Instructor CertificationFirst Aid and CPR
WATER FITNESS INSTRUCTORPortland Parks Water Fitness Instructor CertificationFirst Aid and CPR
Become DUAL CERTIFIED as a PP&R Employee
Gain an additional certification while working as a PP&R employee at a discounted rate. Proof of current certification is required.
COST: Lifeguard Certification $100.00Swim Instructor Certification $50.00Water Fitness Instructor $55.00
All class participants must be strong swimmers!
If you are not a strong swimmer, you are encouraged to enroll in(and pass), a teen or adult swim class before registering.
Spring classes fill fast, don’t wait!