Instructor Certification Adult Learn to Swim
U.S. Masters Swimming is hosting a USMS ALTS instructor certification course on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Rancho Cordova, California.
Sunday, Dec. 8
Check-in: 7:30-8 a.m.
Classroom instruction: 8 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
Lunch: 11:30 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
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Sacramento-Rancho Cordova
11260 Point East Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
Location of pool instruction
The Northern California Swimstitute
11335 B, Folsom Blvd
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
Instructor
Mike Hamm is a USMS ALTS certified instructor and Level 3 certified U.S. Masters coach. He has coached swimming for 46 years, includes 21 at the Masters level. He is currently the head Masters coach at the Kroc Center in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He also owns the Hamm Swim School in Coeur d’Alene, where they specialize in individual instruction for all levels of swimmers. He is an Olympic Trials qualifier, USA All-American and USMS All-American, and he set several NCAA Div. II national records while in college.
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.
Registration closed on Sunday, December 8, 2019.