Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Course:  Course will begin in April 7th.  Deadline to sign up will be April 1st. (36 hours)   Cost:  $135 for employee participants who pass and qualify to teach swim lessons at Downata Hot Springs.   * $165 for non-employees or instructors.     Must be at least 16 years old.  Certification valid as long as you teach one lesson within a two-year period.

Trade to Swim Program:  Adults who are interested in trading a family pass for teaching lessons will get a discount on the course fee.  These participants in the Trade to Swim Program will pay only $15 for the Red Cross Water Safety Course class and includes a free digital (pdf) manual.  If the participant wishes to purchase printed books and material, the cost will be $40-$80.   Participants must teach 8 sessions (32 classes) of swim lessons to qualify for discount.  A summer season pass for their families will be included and swim lessons for their own immediate children.  Teach additional lessons at Downata Hot Springs on your own and only pay for the student pool and Red Cross fee.  Basic stroke knowledge and swimming skills required.  Swim test required. Call to sign up by April 1^st.