WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR (WSI)
THE NEW JERSEY POOL MANAGERS ASSOCIATION
American Red Cross 2024 Water Safety Instructor Course
REGISTRATION and TUITION INFORMATION: THIS COURSE MAY BE TAUGHT IN A HYBRID FORMAT (IN-PERSON AND ON-LINE) This intensive 13 session, 3-week course (plus May 13th Orientation) for Water Safety Instructor candidates is by advanced registration only. In order to participate, registration forms and course tuition of $325.00 for members and $375.00 for non–members must be received by Al Taliaferro on or before Wednesday, May 8th, 2024. Any registration after the 8th will be subject to a $25.00 late fee. Tuition includes all materials.
PREREQUISITES: Candidates must be at least 16 years of age as of June 6th, 2024. NO EXCEPTIONS CAN BE MADE. Candidates must possess swimming skills of "Level IV". Proof of age must be presented at the Orientation session. A current driver’s license is acceptable proof. Photocopies of Birth Certificates are acceptable. In addition, candidates must successfully complete the online portion of the Swimming and Water Safety Program before May 20th, and pass a pre-course swimming test on May 20th. The swimming skills to be tested are listed on the back of this form.
SCREENING INFORMATION: All candidates must pass a pre-course swimming test before being admitted into the course. This will take place on May 20th and will test mastery of swimming skills. Refunds (less administration and materials costs of $75.00) will be mailed only to those candidates who do not pass the swimming pre-test. There will be NO REFUNDS for candidates who drop out after May 20th. Course materials will be distributed after successful completion of the pre-test.
DATES AND TIMES: THIS COURSE MAY BE TAUGHT IN A HYBRID FORMAT (IN-PERSON AND ON-LINE)
Orientation: Monday, May 13th, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm
ON-LINE ZOOM MEETING Pre-course swim test: Monday, May 20th 5:00 – 8:00 pm
WEEK 1: Tuesday thru Friday, May 21st– May 24th 5:00pm - 8:00pm
WEEK 2: Tuesday thru Friday, May 28st– May 31st 5:00pm - 8:00pm
WEEK 3: Monday thru Thursday, June 3rd– June 6th 5:00pm - 8:00pm
IN-PERSON Location:
RIVER EDGE SWIM CLUB, 600 RIVERSIDE WAY, RIVER EDGE NJ 07661
CALL OR EMAIL AL TALIAFERRO IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION: 201-321-7439 OR BigAl421@aol.com ATTENDANCE POLICY: THIS COURSE MAY BE TAUGHT IN A HYBRID FORMAT (IN-PERSON AND ON-LINE)
Although candidates are expected to attend ALL of the sessions listed above, a single absence will be permitted. Students missing a second session will be required to attend a make-up session. Students missing three sessions will NOT be certified under any circumstance unless arrangements are made in advance of May 21st. Attendance will be taken daily. Class sessions will be held rain or shine or will be postponed only at the facility. Please keep this portion of the form for your personal reference. Checks should be made payable to "New Jersey Pool Managers Association”.
Detach the lower portion and return it along with your tuition to:
Al Taliaferro, NJPMA WSI
225 BAMFORD AVE
HAWTHORNE, NJ 07506