Instructor Certification Adult Learn to Swim
U.S. Masters Swimming and Nickel City Splash Masters are hosting a USMS ALTS instructor certification course on Saturday, February 19, 2022 in Buffalo, NY.
Saturday, February 19, 2022 in Buffalo, NY
Check-in: 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Classroom instruction: 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Lunch: 2:00 p.m.*
In-water pool instruction: 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
**The University of Buffalo requires all attendees while in campus buildings to wear a mask except when feet are in the water and all attendees must provide proof of vaccination upon arrival to the class**
*Due to COVID concerns, attendees will be responsible for their own refreshments and snacks/lunch.
Location of classroom and pool instruction
University at Buffalo Alumni Arena
175 Webster Road
Amherst, NY 14221
Follow signs to Pool. Parking is free on the weekends. Park in the La Salle Lot and follow signs to the "After Hours Pool Entrance"
Instructor:
Morgon Latimore is a lead USMS-certified Adult Learn to Swim instructor and Level 3 USMS-certified Masters coach. He has more than 15 years of coaching experience and is head coach and owner of Latitude Pure Coaching, an organization that focuses on triathlon and endurance sports. He has been training and teaching U.S. Marines about swimming for more than 10 years. In 2016, he was featured in The San Diego Union-Tribune for his work teaching adults to swim in the San Diego area. His passion for swimming is what drove him to becoming a U.S. Masters coach and ALTS instructor.
ALTS Prerequisites:
You must be a current USMS member to participate in the course and receive USMS ALTS Instructor certification. You must be able to perform the following five water-competency skills:
ALTS certification course registrations are non-refundable and non-transferrable to another individual. However, you may transfer your registration to a course at an alternate date and location. Questions, please email Bill Brenner at bbrenner@usmastersswimming.org
Registration closed on Saturday, February 19, 2022.