Instructor Certification Adult Learn to Swim
U.S. Masters Swimming is hosting a USMS ALTS instructor certification course on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, in Long Beach, Calif.
Sunday, Oct. 9
Check-in: 8-8:30 a.m.
Classroom instruction: 8:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.
Lunch: 12:30 p.m.*
In-water pool instruction: 2:30-4:30 p.m.
*Lunch will be provided by USMS. Please note that most of the lunches are sandwich-based and do not always include a vegetarian option or recognize dietary restrictions and food allergies. If you have food restrictions, please feel free to bring along something that will accommodate your needs.
Location of classsroom instruction
Courtyard by Marriott Long Beach Airport
3841 N. Lakewood Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90808
Location of pool instruction
Silverado Pool
1545 W 31st St.
Long Beach, CA 90810
Instructor
Gloria Waggoner is a USMS Adult Learn to Swim certified instructor, a USMS certified Level 3 Masters coach, and an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. She has taught and coached swimming to people of all ages and ability levels. Gloria was instrumental in bringing the Kroc Community Center to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and later served as the center’s program director. She provided leadership in developing innovative aquatic programs for community members of all ages, including Learn to Swim, Third Grade Swim and the USMS Kroc Masters team.
ALTS Prerequisites
You must be a current USMS member to participate in the course and receive USMS ALTS Instructor certification. You must be able to perform the following five water-competency skills:
ALTS certification course registrations are non-refundable and non-transferrable to another individual. However, you may transfer your registration to a course at an alternate date and location. Questions, please email Holly Neumann at holly.neumann@usms.org.
Registration closed on Sunday, October 9, 2016.