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- Unit Training Reservation
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- PT reservations will be scheduled by calling Knight Pool during operating hours, for hours between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. Reservations are for a double wide (2 lanes), on sides of pool.
- Reservations outside of the PT hours, but during operating hours must be requested with a standard memorandum, stating: Requested date, time frame, training being conducted, and number of personnel.
- Request must be made at least two weeks prior, and only set once approved by management.
- If training is requested outside of normal operating hours, labor cost of lifeguards must be covered by unit training funds.
- Lifeguard Training
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American Red Cross Lifeguard Course r. 24
Full Course fee is: $200 per participant Recert Course Fee: $100
Full Course: 27.5 hours (21hrs in person, 6.5 online)
March 21st – 23rd : Weekend Course Friday, Saturday, Sunday
April 11th – 13th : Weekend Course Friday, Saturday, Sunday
April 15th – 17th : Local HS Spring Break Course (8am to 4pm)
May 2nd – 4th : Weekend Course Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Weekend class hours (Fri-Sun) are Fridays 4-7pm, Saturdays 9am – 6pm, Sundays 12-7pm.
Recertification: 8.5 hrs (Certification must be current, or expired no more than 30 days) 22 March – 830am to 5pm Saturday
12 April – 830am to 5pm Saturday
17 April – 8am to 430pm Thursday
3 May - 830am to 5pm Saturday
New Pre-Requisites for the Lifeguard training: (Must successfully complete to move on with course)
TIMED EVENTS within one-minute and forty-seconds
1. Starting in water, swim 20 yards. The face may be in or out of the water (No Goggles). Surface dive 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
2. Return to surface and swim 20 yards on the back to starting point, while holding object with two hands and keeping face out, at, or near the surface.
3. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
SWIM-TREAD-SWIM
1. Jump in water and totally submerge, resurface then swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. (Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed).
2. Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only legs.
3. Swim 50 yards, using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both.
4. Be at least 15-years-old.
- Lifeguard courses are Blended Learning: 6 hours of online training, plus 21.5 hours in person training, totaling 27.5 hours.
- Online training cannot be reassigned or transferred if class changes and must be restarted/ redone for the new course dates.
- Payment does not guarantee certification. Successful completion of course and exams are required for certification.
Register at Knight Pool or online at WEBTRAC
REMINDER: Classes are listed under Community Recreation, which is separate log in/ and page than CYSS
SOLDIERS and OFFICERS
All enlisted soldiers are allowed to work for FMWR with their commanders’ permission.
Officers are not authorized to work for FMWR in a pay status. They can volunteer without receiving compensation.
***AR 215-3 Chapter 2-16 e states, “If the individual has not previously worked or if the previous employer fails to respond after two attempts, two personal (not a relative of the individual) or school references will be required. For ODM, approval of employment from the individual’s commanding officer satisfies this requirement”.
- Swim Lessons
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Were on hold due to renovations, and will restart in May 2025
Knight Pool Swim Lessons
Adult Lessons
Youth Lessons
Register at Knight Pool or online at webtrac.mwr.army.mil
REMINDER: Swim Lessons are listed under Community Recreation, which is separate log in/ and page than CYSS
- Water Aerobics
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Water Aerobics will be held on Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesdays 1000 - 1100
For more information go to the Fitness Page.
To register for Water Aerobics go to Webtrac and select Community Recreation.
Search for "Virtual Fitness" to register. Cost is $15/ month
- Other Trainings offered throughout year
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If you are interested in any of the below please contact us using the EMAIL US button. Once enough interest has been received we will plan a course. If you have any questions also EMAIL US.
American Red Cross Shallow Water Lifeguard
American Red Cross CPR/ First Aid/ AED
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor
PHTA Certified Pool Operator
Knight Indoor Swimming Pool
Open year round, Knight Indoor Pool, offers 50-meter (long course) lap and open swimming, water aerobics, swimming lessons for adults and children, lifeguard training classes, and Swim for Your Life Program (self-paced).
