Glendive Recreation Department

Community Water Safety: This class is for swimmers and non-swimmers, camp leaders, parents and baby sitters. Participants will learn a variety of aquatic venues, preparing for water activities, taking action in an emergency, and providing care until help arrives. Also successful completion of this class certifies 13-17 year olds to supervise those 6 and under during open swim hours.

Cost: $20/City; $30/Non-city

Guard Start: This class gives motivated 11 - 14 year olds a successful jump start into the Red Cross lifeguard training program. The class serves as a sound foundation for further training in lifeguarding and aquatics as it covers 5 areas: Prevention, Fitness, Response, Leadership, and Professionalism.

Cost for books & class:

       $50/City; $60/Non-city

Lifeguard Training: This class is designed for individuals 15 years and older.  This course is a high-level class that demands skills, stamina and motivation.  This course will provide entry-level skill training for a person to serve as a lifeguard.  This course is a mixture of Online Blended Learning, Classroom and In-Water lecture/activities.  Participants taking the course will be educated in with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies, injuries and sudden illness until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over.  Candidates must complete prerequisites of the course and also pass the requisite training in CPR/First Aid/AED prior to becoming certified as a Red Cross Lifeguard (included training). Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED certification is valid for 2 years.

Cost for books and class:

$150.00 per student (if not hired on with the Glendive Pool)
*Note: Discounted rate with books included if participant is hired on with the Glendive City Pool 

INFANT: PARENT/CHILD AQUATICS:  Builds basic water safety skills for both parents and children,  helping infants and young children ages 9 months to 3 years become comfortable in the water so they are willing and ready to learn to swim.  These basic skills include adjusting to the water environment, showing comfort while maintaining a front or back position in the water and demonstrating breath control, including blowing bubbles or voluntarily submerging under water.

Sessions are two weeks long. 

Cost:  $26/City,  $36/Non-city

PRESCHOOL: PARENT/CHILD AQUATICS:  Gives young children ages 3 and 4 a positive, developmentally appropriate aquatic learning experience that emphasizes water safety, survival and foundational swimming  concepts.  Skills are age-appropriate, helping participants achieve success on a regular basis while in a class environment with their peers.

Sessions are two weeks long.