Though the water around Juneau is usually too cold to accommodate swimmers, Juneau still needs people to be qualified to teach swim classes.
Through the Red Cross, the City and Borough of Juneau is offering a class this coming week to train those who wish to teach swim classes such as child aquatics, preschool aquatics, learning to swim classes and more. The class, which takes place from Monday-Friday at Dimond Park Aquatic Center, costs $200 and there are only 10 spots available.
Classes run from 6-8 p.m. Monday and then 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every day until Friday, for a total of 22 hours. With the completion of the course, participants will be certified Water Safety Instructors (WSIs).
Those interested are asked to call or visit the aquatic center to schedule a pre-course session. This pre-course session will determine if the participant is a strong enough swimmer to teach a class, testing them on various strokes, floating ability and water-treading ability. Participants must be at least 16 years old by the end of the course.
The city is also looking to run other courses, including a First Aid/CPR class on Saturday, June 17. The CBJ will also offer lifeguard certification classes and classes for those looking to be WSI aides, but those classes have yet to be scheduled.
