Instructor Certification Adult Learn to Swim
U.S. Masters Swimming is hosting a USMS ALTS instructor certification course on Sunday, April 9, in Cranberry Township, Pa.
Sunday, April 9
Check-in: :7:30-8 a.m.
Classroom instruction: 8 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
Lunch: 12 p.m.*
In-water pool instruction: 1-3 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 classroom instruction
Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh North/Cranberry Township
150 Cranberry Woods Dr.
Cranberry Township, Pa. 16066
Location of pool instruction
Rose E. Schneider Family YMCA
2001 Ehrman Road
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
Instructor
Megan Lassen is a lead USMS-certified ALTS Instructor and Level 3 USMS-certified Masters coach at Swim Ft. Lauderdale. She teaches swim lessons to adults as part of her work at the International Swimming Hall of Fame pool, and has worked with special-needs clients. In 2016, she received the USMS Kerry O’Brien coaching award for grassroots coaching accomplishments. Her interests and expertise span all sorts of water sports and adventures, from competitive pool and open water swimming, to river rescue. Megan has coached swimming since 2008 and started Masters programs in Wisconsin and Michigan, prior to arriving in Florida.
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, April 9, 2017.