Programs and Classes

Lessons and Programs

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Mansfield Parks and Recreation Department offers the following seasonal 
Aquatic & Certification programs and classes:

Youth and Adult Group Swim Lessons
Lifeguard Training
Water Safety Instructor
PADI Scuba
Private Swim Lessons
Competitive Diving Lessons: (currently looking for instructor)
CPR Trainings
Mansfield Marlins Youth Swim Club
Water Fitness
Aqua Therapy
Family Fun Nights
Birthday Party Packages and Group Rentals 

Lifeguard Training Recertification & Bridge Class (Ages 15+)

Updated to the newest version of ARC Curriculum!

The objective of this course is to enable currently certified ARC lifeguards to update their certification to the newest curriculum and safety standards (released Jan. 2017) and who are looking to renew their certification because they are close to expiration. This course is for current ARC lifeguards who are already certified, or those who have expired no more than 4 weeks prior to the date of this class. Participants are required to demonstrate the following pre-course skills: a continuous 300 yard swim with proficiency in both freestyle and breaststroke, a two minute tread of water without the use of hands and a timed 20 yard swim with surface dive to retrieve a submerged 10 pound object in which candidate return to the starting point with the object and exit the pool without using the stairs or a ladder. Students should bring their pocket masks with them to class as these are not provided with this course. Please bring a bathing suit, goggles and towel to class. A lunch break will be provided. Registration Deadline March 12

Instructor:             Jeanne G. & Noelia M.

Location:                  Community Room, MCC Pool

Dates:                      Sat.,  March 25 (Registration Deadline March 12)

Time:                        9 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Fee:                          $130 for members,  $169 for non-members

Activity #:               361023-A (click Activity Number to Register)

(registration for the class below will not be available until March 20 for members)

Instructor:             Jeanne G. & Noelia M.

Location:               Community Room, MCC Pool

Dates:                      Sat.,  May 20 (Registration Deadline May 15)

Time:                        9 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Fee:                          $130 for members,  $169 for non-members

Activity #:               461023-A  (Registration will open on March 20 for members)  

Lifeguard Training- Blended Learning (Ages 15 +)

The Mansfield Community Center is proud to provide the most current and up to date training course for lifeguard certification. This course will present the newest lifeguarding curriculum available through the American Red Cross released earlier this year. The purpose of the ARC Lifeguard Training Program is to teach candidates safety and rescue techniques designed to prevent and respond to a variety of aquatic emergencies. This course does have a pre-test that is administered during the first hour of the class. The course prerequisites include: a continuous 300 yard swim with proficiency in both freestyle and breaststroke, a two minute tread of water without the use of hands and a timed 20 yard swim with surface dive to retrieve a submerged 10 pound object in which candidate return to the starting point with the object and exit the pool without using the stairs or a ladder. Students are only allowed to use goggles for the prerequisite 300 yard swim portion of the class, students must be able to demonstrate all skills in the class without the use of goggles to pass the course.

This is a Blended Learning Course which means there are approximately 10 hours of online learning that must be finished before the first in class session. Upon registration (once the minimum to run the course has been met) the candidate will receive a welcome email to the course with instructions on how to access the online content. Candidates MUST provide the MCC a valid email address upon registration (that is their email not the parents email). Registration fees include: one pocket mask and processing fees for successful candidates to be issued a certification.

Students will receive an American Red Cross Lifeguard, First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification upon successful completion of this course. Please bring a bathing suit and towel to each class. Candidates MUST register by January 15th 

Instructor:             TBD

Location:                  Community Room and Pool

Dates:                       Sat./Sun., June 3 - 11 (4 in-person classes)

Time:                        9 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Fee:                          $242 for members, $324 for non-members

Activity #:               461022- A  (Registration will open on March 20 for members) 

Lifeguard Training- Upgrade to Waterfront Lifeguarding (Ages 15+)

This course will upgrade a currently certified ARC lifeguard to the waterfront certification.  All students must hold a current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification to attend this class.  Students will need to demonstrate skills in the pool and at a waterfront facility and must be able to travel between the two facilities.  The class will begin at the Mansfield Community Center and will end at Bicentennial Pond located in Schoolhouse Brook Park in Mansfield.   Directions will be provided, a distance of three miles. Students must have their own transportation TO AND FROM THE MCC and BCP. Course pre-requisites include a continuous 550-yard swim (22 lengths) with proficiency in both freestyle and breaststroke, a two-minute tread of water without the use of hands, an underwater swim test, and a timed 20-yard swim with surface dive to retrieve a submerged 10-pound object in which candidate returns to the starting point with the object and exit the pool without using the stairs or a ladder.  Course skills include, but are not limited to, beach entries, victim removal, and rescue board skills.  Upon successful completion, students will receive a two-year certification for Waterfront Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.   Participants will take the written tests for Waterfront Lifeguarding.  A 30-minute lunch break will be provided, students should provide with their own lunch. Candidates MUST register by Mon., June 5

Instructor:          Jeanne G. & Noelia S.                         

Location:             Community Room, MCC Pool, Bicentennial Pond

Dates:                   Sat., June 17 (deadline to register is Mon. June 5)

Time:                    9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Fee:                       $125 for members, $165 for non-members

Activity #:           461032-A  (Registration will open on March 20 for members)  

American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric CPR BL

This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent, recognize, and provide basic care for breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults until advanced medical personnel arrive. Participants who pass the course will receive an American Red Cross certificate which is valid for two years. The course fee includes all course materials and certification costs. This course is a blended learning course and does require the completion of online materials and work. You will be required to have completed the online material prior to the in-person class date. You will be emailed the link of online material 1 week prior to the class date. Any questions please feel free to reach out to us.

Instructor:             TBD

Location:              CC Community Room

Date:                    Sun., Mar. 26 (360002-B)  Registration Deadline: Mar. 19

                           Registration for the following programs opens on March 20th for members

                             Sun., Apr. 23 (460002-A) Registration Deadline: Apr. 17 

                             Sun., May. 14 (460002-B) Registration Deadline: May 8  

Time:                        10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Fee:                          $82 for members, $106 for non-members

Professional Association of Diving Instructors Experience scuba diving and get PADI open water certification in this four session course. PADI is the most popular certification and can be used to dive anywhere internationally. The orientation night will be held on Sept. 18th at the Mansfield Community Center from 2-4 pm. The following sessions consist of a classroom portion followed by skills in the pool. The cost of the course includes: mask, fin, snorkel, boots, hood, gloves, PADI Dive Book, dive tables (all yours to keep after the course ends) and all certification fees as well as rental gear for all pool sessions and open water dives. Open water dives will take place in the spring/summer (dates TBA) in Jamestown, RI and/or Bigelow Hollow State Park. 

Instructor: John D. Langlois from Enfield Scuba 

Location: CC Pool & Community Room 

Days: Orientation: Sun., Sept. 18, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Pool 

Times: Sundays, Oct. 2-Oct. 16, 11:30 a.m-3:30 p.m. 

Fee:          $160 for members, $208 for non-members 

                 E-Learning Package $202, must be completed thru Enfield Scuba Website at                      Orientation. Tuition, $175 LINK

                Gear package $195, Includes: Mask, snorkel, fins and boots. Sized to you and                      yours to keep. 

               Open Water Dives: Optional. $250, Includes: 4 dives, full gear and suit rental,                      Log Book and Certification 

Activity #: 261026-A

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