Swimming Lessons in Oakland

The American Red Cross training and instruction is designed to teach you the importance of swimming safety. Our swimming lessons encourage proper technique and form while our swim safety instruction offers valuable information regarding the best responses in the event of a water emergency.

Swimming Classes in Oakland feature 6 grade levels from Introduction to Water Skills to Swimming and Skill Proficiency. Each class is typically 30-45 minutes each. Our Learn-to-Swim Program includes basic water safety, what to do in the event of an emergency as well as stroke and swimming technique and development.

Classes are designed so each student can learn at their own pace. Once a student has mastered the skills in the one level, they will then advance to the next. Learning to swim is not only important but it is crucial in the event of emergency

We also offer training for swim coaches, designed to teach professionals how to maintain a safe environment for swimmers as well as the most effective ways to respond to various swimming emergencies. From injury and illness to accident prevention and more, the American Red Cross Water Safety training Oakland is a 3 hour course that can be taken alone or in conjunction with other training and safety courses.

The American Red Cross Swim training in Oakland offers training resources and manuals that are designed to make learning easy. Our Water Safety Instruction Manual is provided free of charge. Our detailed training resources and manuals are designed to support your learning experience while participating in Red Cross training.

Simply put, the American Red Cross Swim training in Oakland saves lives. By arming children and adults alike with the knowledge of proper swimming techniques as well the benefits of water safety protocol, we are training those to be prepared in the event of a water emergency. Training through the Red Cross can mean the difference of saving a life, whether it is your own or the lives of those around you.

The Red Cross Swim Classes in Oakland are built around instruction and guidance from the Scientific Advisory Council. This 50+ person team of professionals consists of nationally recognized academic, scientific and medical experts dedicated to making sure that what is taught by the American Red Cross continues to be the latest and most effective instruction in emergency science today.