Haines City Parks and Recreation is a licensed training provider of the
American Red Cross. All courses are taught by an American Red Cross
certified instructor, and are held at the Lake Eva Aquatics Center.

Water Safety Instructor

16 Years to Adult

Successful completion of this course will certify you to teach all levels of American Red Cross progressive swimming lessons. Included in the course is Fundamentals of Instructor Training (FIT). You must attend all class sessions, successfully complete all assignments - including the required practice teaching assignments.
Prerequisites: 16 years of age by the last class day; swim the following strokes consistent with the stoke performance charts, level 4: 25-yard continuous swim of front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, and sidestroke, and 15-yards butterfly; maintain position on back for 1 minute; tread water for 1 minute. Space is limited.

No classes scheduled at this time. 

Lifeguard Training

15 Years to Adult
$150.00 per person

Certifications include: First Aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and Lifeguard Training. Prerequisites: 15 years of age by last class day; swim 300 yards, continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing; tread water for 2 minutes; complete a timed event.
Certification is valid for 2 years and is included upon successful completion of course. Must attend all class dates to be certified. Space is limited.

Upcoming Classes:

Dates: November 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Time: 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Registration: Call Heidi McIntee at 863-514-3510 or send an email to heidi.mcintee@hainescity.com

Lifeguard Training Review

17 Years to Adult
$50 per person

Must show proof of current Lifeguard Training certification. Same certifications and prerequisites as for Lifeguard Training (see above). Certification is valid for 2 years and is included upon successful completion. Must attend all class dates.
This course will be offered in conjunction with the Lifeguard Training course as needed.

No classes scheduled at this time. 

For more information about any of these courses, please contact Heidi McIntee, Aquatics Supervisor, at heidi.mcintee@hainescity.com.