WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR (WSI)
American Red Cross-certified Water Safety Instructors (WSI) are aquatics professionals who teach water safety and swim skills to learners of all ages. In particular, they teach the next generation of swimmers how to be safe and skilled in the water. They provide swim lessons that are structured and progressive, following the proven methodologies of the American Red Cross, which has been the standard for learning to swim for many decades.
Becoming a WSI requires attending and passing a course offered by a certified Water Safety Instructor Trainer. GMCF offers such courses on a regular basis.
certified lifeguard
American Red Cross-certified Lifeguards are aquatics professionals who prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies and are equipped with the skills to recognize and respond to emergencies, prevent drowning and injuries, and provide professional-level care. In addition to rescue and assist techniques, they are trained in First Aid, CPR and AED use.
Becoming a Lifeguard requires attending and passing a course offered by a certified Lifeguard Instructor. GMCF offers such courses on a regular basis.
USMS Adult Learn to swim
The USMS (U.S. Masters Swimming) Adult Learn-to-Swim (ALTS) program is designed to help adults, including those who have never learned how to swim or who are looking to improve their swimming skills, gain comfort and confidence in the water, and learn essential water safety skills. The program aims to make adults safer around water and encourages them to enjoy swimming for fitness and recreation.
Qualified employees can be trained by a certified ALTS instructor to teach Adult lessons according to this method. This training is offered to GMCF employees only at this time.