Safety Courses
LIFEGUARDING
As a lifeguard at our therapeutic pool, you will have meaningful, ongoing opportunities to support individuals of all abilities, including older adults, those with mobility challenges, and individuals with cognitive or developmental disabilities. This is not just a typical lifeguard position. Here, your role is vital to the health and wellness of our members, many of whom rely on aquatic exercise as a safe, accessible form of therapy, fitness, and social connection.
LIFEGUARD TRAINING
Timpany Center offers Lifeguarding certification as an authorized provider of the American Red Cross.
TC will be holding a Lifeguard Training next week, from July 18–20. The registration deadline is Tuesday, July 15th.
Training Schedule:
Friday, July 18: swim evaluation (for those who do not complete it ahead of time)
and half-day CPR training
Saturday & Sunday, July 19–20: Full-day water rescue skills training, final evaluation and written exam
Participants must complete all course components and attend all in-person sessions to pass the course. Once you complete the course, you will receive your 2-year certification. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable certifications and skills. Don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or to sign up! Email timpany-aquatics@sjsu.edu
Course Format:
Blended Learning: 7 hours eLearning and 19 hours 45 minutes in-person (combines online coursework with in-person skills practice sessions).
This is an indoor, 92 degree pool!
To register:
1) The attendee needs to create a new account to register, if they do not have one already here: July 2025 Lifeguarding Training Course.
2) The class is listed under Programs/Adult in the top menu, click "Register Now" and complete your registration for the LG class.
For more info email: Timpany-aquatics@sjsu.edu or stop by the front desk.
Location: 730 Empey Way San Jose CA 95128
Cost: $350.00 (free for those looking to work as a lifeguard at TC)
If you are interested in forming a private class, please email us and let us know.
American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED
American Red Corss program teaches knowledge and skills needed to recognize and respond
appropriately to cardiac, breathing and first aid emergencies, give immediate care
to an injured or ill person, and decide whether advanced medical care is needed. This
is a blended learning course.
Tuesday, December 10th from 10 am - 1 pm
Cost: $100
Blended Learning (online and in person)
2 year Certification with American Red Cross
Instructors: Dr. Jennifer Schachner and Carina Rodriguez-Tsai
To register, email jennifer.schachner@sjsu.edu or stop by the front desk.
Registration costs: $100.
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Our BLS curriculum includes all standard scientific learning objectives necessary in professional resuscitation courses, but also allows students to develop their critical thinking, teamwork, and clinical decision-making skills, and work on reflection and debriefing, which serves to strengthen their overall learning and work experience. In addition, our courses are modular and flexible, and offer medical directors, educators and Red Cross training partners the ability to tailor courses to their local protocols, and their students' specific needs.
Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Red Cross is designed for healthcare providers and public safety professionals and meets a variety of certification and licensing requirements.
TBA
It is a hybrid class.
Cost: $100
Location: 730 Empey Way San Jose CA 95128
To register:
1) The attendee needs to create a new account to register, if they do not have one
already here:
Current Timpany members must contact me <jennifer.schachner@sjsu.edu> first so we can give you your password to register.
2) The class is listed under Programs/Adult in the top menu, click "Register Now" and complete your registration the BLS class.
For more info email jennifer.schachner@sjsu.edu or stop by the front desk.
