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The American Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches course was developed in collaboration with USA Swimming to educate swim coaches and other aquatic professionals how to prevent and respond to emergencies while on the pool deck. The Red Cross also offers courses in first aid and CPR/AED to ensure swim coaches have the lifesaving knowledge and skills they need to meet the safety requirements as established by USA Swimming. Red Cross programs in water safety, first aid and CPR/AED are available for any age and can be tailored to the needs of specific groups and individuals.
Aquatics Supervision: Swimming and Water Rescue and Aquatics Supervision: Paddle Craft Safety cover skills needed to meet Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat policies applied at the unit level. These training courses are provided locally by qualified instructors who are authorized by the local council.
Safety Afloat training may be obtained from the BSA Online Learning Center at www.scouting.org, at council summer camps, and at other council and district training events. Confirmation of training is required on local and national tour permits for trips that involve boating. Additional guidance on appropriate skill levels and training resources is provided in the Aquatics Supervision guide available from council service centers.
All participants in towed activity afloat (waterskiing, wakeboarding, kneeboarding, tubing, etc.) must have successfully completed the BSA swimmer classification test and must wear a life jacket with an impact rating consistent with the activity. Supervision must include both a skilled boat driver currently trained in Safety Afloat and a separate observer. Participants should observe the Water-skiers Safety Code and the Boat Drivers Safety Code found in Aquatics Supervision, No. 34346. Use only floats specifically designed for towing that provide secure handholds for each rider.
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