American Red Cross Lifeguard Course

FSH Aquatic Centers

Earn Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR & AED certification of classes. $180 per person 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. All Course Days Are Mandatory For Each Class Class #1 February 17, 18 & 19 Class #2 March 2, 3, 9 & 10 Class # 3 March 16, 17, 23 & 24 Successful completion of a pretest is required for enrollment. The pre-test will be given the first day of class and must be passed. This Red Cross class is for people interested in being certified as a lifeguard and for employment as a GS-2 lifeguard for the summer of 2024. Participants must be 15 or older to sign up for the course. Participants must: Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles allowed. Tread water for 2 minutes using only your legs. Complete a timed event within 1 min 40 secs. Swim goggles are not allowed. Starting in the water, swim 20 yards Surface dive 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10-lb object. Swim 20 yards to start point, holding object and face at or near […]

Lifeguard Course & Lifeguarding Instructor Course

FSH Aquatic Centers

The JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Aquatic Center is having a Lifeguard Course & Lifeguarding Instructor Course. The fee is $180 each course and you can earn your Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR & AED certification of classes. To register and for more information, email FSHLifeguard@gmail.com or call (210) 221-4887.

Wrap & Yap

FSH Campbell Memorial Library

The JBSA-Fort Sam Houston’s Keith A. Campbell Memorial Library invites all DOD ID cardholders of all ages to come chat and wrap gifts with good company this holiday season. No charge and no registration required. Gift wrapping supplies provided while supplies last. For more information, call (210) 221-4702.

Water Safety Instructor Class (Fort Sam)

FSH Aquatic Centers

This class is for people who want to learn how to teach swimming lessons. This Red Cross class is one of the required certifications to be hired as a GS-3 WSI at JBSA Pools. Cost is $180 per person. Participants must be able to swim 25 yards of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke, elementary backstroke and 20 yards of butterfly at the Level 4 to get in the class. Participants must be at lease 16 years old. Lifeguard Certification is not required for the class. For more information, email fshlifeguard@gmail.com or call (210) 221-4887.

Polar Bear Plunge

FSH Aquatic Centers

Patrons will run two miles and swim 400 meters at the FSH Aquatic Center. Packet pickup is at 9 AM and race starts at 10 AM. To sign up or for more information, email joseph.crews.5@us.af.mil