Instructional Classes
The instructional program is designed to meet the needs of individuals or groups that will need emergency training or simply enjoy learning in a non-credit environment. Classes that are offered focus primarily on American Red Cross Training Programs and will follow ARC standards. Please register for all courses at the Recreatinal Sports & Facilities Information Center. Please contact us at learn-to-swim@uwm.edu with any questions. Any CPR, First Aid, or Lifeguarding courses that do not have adequate enrollment may be cancelled up to 48 hours before the course. Registrants will be contacted if a course is cancelled. Private courses may be arranges, please see the specific course for information.
Spring 2013 Courses Flyer here (.pdf)
- Adult CPR/AED & First Aid
- Red Cross Re-certification Challenges
- Waterfront Lifeguarding Course
- Lifeguard Challenge
- CPR-Professional and Health Care Responder
- PADI Scuba
- Group X Instructor Training Program
- Instructional Staff
Adult CPR/AED & First Aid:
CPR/AED and First Aid certifications are valid for two years. The scheduled courses are for adult certification only. We may schedule courses for child or infant certification based on availability and interest. Courses will be held as scheduled below.
| Date | Time | Class |
| Thu, 2/7 | 9 a.m.–1 p.m. | Adult CPR/AED |
| Thu, 2/7 | 1 p.m.–3 p.m. | First Aid* |
| Sat, 2/23 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m. | Adult CPR/AED |
| Sat, 2/23 | 2 p.m.–4 p.m. | First Aid* |
| Thu, 3/28 | 9 a.m.–1 p.m. | Adult CPR/AED |
| Thu, 3/28 | 1 p.m.–3 p.m. | First Aid* |
| Sat, 3/30 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m. | Adult CPR/AED |
| Sat, 3/30 | 2 p.m.–4 p.m. | First Aid* |
| Thu, 4/25 | 9 a.m.–1 p.m. | Adult CPR/AED |
| Thu, 4/25 | 1 p.m.–3 p.m. | First Aid* |
| Sat, 4/27 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m. | Adult CPR/AED |
| Sat, 4/27 | 2 p.m.–4 p.m. | First Aid* |
| Thu, 5/9 | 9 a.m.–1 p.m. | Adult CPR/AED |
| Thu, 5/9 | 1 p.m.–3 p.m. | First Aid* |
| Sat, 5/11 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m. | Adult CPR/AED |
| Sat, 5/11 | 2 p.m.–4 p.m. | First Aid* |
| Sun, 5/19 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m. | Adult CPR/AED |
| Sun, 5/19 | 2 p.m.–4 p.m. | First Aid* |
*Prerequisite: CPR/AED Course
The CPR/AED course costs $55 for UWM students and Recreational
Sports & Facilities members or $65 for nonstudents/members.
The First Aid course costs $30 for UWM Students and Recreational Sports
& Facilities members or $40 for non-students/members.
Any course without sufficient registration may be cancelled up to 48 hours before the first meeting. Private courses can be scheduled if you have 2 or more individuals. Please contact learn-to-swim@uwm.edu with questions about private courses.
CPR/AED and First Aid Re-certification Challenges:
These challenges allow you to renew anyone with a current Red Cross CPR/AED or First Aid certifications to renew their certifications. Please indicate when you register which certifications you will be renewing.
| Date | Time |
| Sat, 2/16 | 10 a.m.–12 p.m. |
| Sat, 5/18 | 10 a.m.–12 p.m. |
The challenge costs $45 for UWM Students and Recreational Sports & Facilities members or $55 for non-students/members.
Any course without sufficient registration may be cancelled up to 48 hours before the first meeting. Private courses can be scheduled if you have 2 or more individuals. Please contact learn-to-swim@uwm.edu with questions about private courses.
Waterfront Lifeguarding Course:
Students who finish the Waterfront lifeguarding course successfully will receive 2 year certifications in: Waterfront Lifeguarding/First Aid, CPR for the Professional Responder, and AED. All classes are mandatory. Students must be 15 years old, be able to swim 550 yards without stopping, retrieve a brick from a depth of 14 feet, and tread water using only their legs for 2 minutes. These skills will be checked on the first day of class. Two courses are offered, attendance at all sessions is mandatory, the final Sunday will be a make up day.
| Course 1 | Course 2 | ||
| Tue, 2/26 | 5:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m. | Tue, 4/2 | 5:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m. |
| Wed, 2/27 | 5 p.m.–10 p.m. | Wed, 4/3 | 5 p.m.–10 p.m. |
| Sat, 3/2 | 9 a.m.–6 p.m. | Sat, 4/6 | 9 a.m.–6 p.m. |
| Sun, 3/3 | 5 p.m.–10 p.m. | Sun, 4/7 | 9 a.m.–6 p.m. |
| Wed, 3/6 | 5 p.m.–10 p.m. | Wed, 4/10 | 5 p.m.–10 p.m. |
| Sat, 3/9 | 9 a.m.–6 p.m. | Sat, 4/13 | 9 a.m.–6 p.m. |
| *Sun, 3/10 | 9 a.m.–6 p.m. | *Sun, 4/14 | 9 a.m.–6 p.m. |
* The final day will only be held if necessary
The lifeguarding course costs $200 for UWM students and Recreational Sports & Facilities members or $225 for nonstudents/members.
Any course without sufficient registration may be cancelled up to 48 hours before the first meeting. Private courses can be scheduled if you have 6 or more individuals. Please contact learn-to-swim@uwm.edu with questions about private courses.
Lifeguard Challenge:
To recertify a Lifeguard certification the Red Cross now requires an 8 hour review course. RSF will be holding two of these in the spring of 2013, and any currently certified Red Cross lifeguard may sign up for them. Please indicate if you need waterfront, waterpark, or the standard certification at the time of registration. Your CPR/AED and First Aid certifcations will also be renewed. Our offerings are:
| Date | Time |
| Sat, 2/23 | 10 a.m.–6 p.m. |
| Sat, 4/20 | 10 a.m.–6 p.m. |
The challenge costs $75 for UWM students and Recreational Sports & Facilities members or $85 for nonstudents/members.
Any course without sufficient registration may be cancelled up to 48 hours before the first meeting. Private courses can be scheduled if you have 2 or more individuals. Please contact learn-to-swim@uwm.edu with questions about private courses.
CPR-Professional and Health Care Responder:
| Date | Time |
| Sun, 3/3 | 9 a.m.–5 p.m. |
| Sun, 4/7 | 9 a.m.–5 p.m. |
The CPR-PRO course costs $75 for UWM students and Recreational Sports & Facilities members or $95 for non-students/members.
Any course without sufficient registration may be cancelled up to 48 hours before the first meeting. Private courses can be scheduled if you have 2 or more individuals. Please contact learn-to-swim@uwm.edu with questions about private courses.
PADI Scuba
These courses are taught through Aquatic Adventures Inc. There are many PADI courses available; some of the course work will be taught at the Brookfield store, however in-water sessions will be held at UWM Pool.
Dates TBA
www.dive-aai.com
262-938-6827
Ask for Maureen or Jerry
Group X Instructor Training Program
Interested in becoming a Group X Instructor? UWM Recreational Sports & Facilities offers a Group Exercise Instructor Training Program every Spring semester.
Who is the RSF Group X Instructor Training Program For?
- Any current UWM student interested in teaching a Rec Sports Group Exercise Class.
- Must be a UWM student for at least one full year post completion of the training program to be eligible to teach at UWM.
- This Program prepares instructors for Cardio Classes, Muscle Conditioning Classes, and Kickboxing Classes.
Objectives:
- To gain knowledge and practical experience in teaching the basic components of a group exercise class.
- To become familiar with the responsibilities of a UWM Group Exercise Instructor.
Requirements:
- Participate in EVERY weekly lecture/practical sessions.
- Participate in 1 group exercise class (of choice) per week.
- Team teach with mentor for 6 weeks.
Cost:
- The program cost is $75. That will be reimbursed if you are hired to be an instructor for RSF.
Process (Phases):
- Phase 1 is the application process. Interested students MUST attend the mandatory informational meeting in order to apply. Meeting time will be posted online prior to the start of the Spring semester.
- Phase 2 is 6 weekly lecture/practical sessions. This will give you the base knowledge needed to construct and teach a safe and effective Group Exercise Class.
- Phase 3 is 6 weeks of team-teaching with an experienced RSF instructor which will give you more specific practical training and teaching experience to prepare you for the specific class you wish to teach.
- After completing Phase 3, you will be admitted into Phase 4 where you will sign-up for an individual interview with the Fitness Program Director and your mentor. You will be asked a few questions and will also be asked to demonstrate a full Group Exercise Class. If you pass Phase 4 you will be hired as an instructor for RSF.
For more information about the program, contact Sara Schillinger at sj@uwm.edu
Instructional Staff
All of our energetic staff are certified American Red Cross Instructors. The majority of our instructor’s have years of experience teaching CPR, lifeguard classes, swim lessons and working with children and people of all ages, and all but the full-time staff members are UWM Students. Every instructor puts student learning first and will be involved with education as a lifelong profession.
Additional Information
Please contact or stop by the Recreational Sports Information Center for current fee schedules and availability of classes.
Phone: 414-229-3914
email: learn-to-swim@uwm.edu
