Mt. Sac Professor Earns Lifesaving Certificate for International Lifesaving Trips

WALNUT, Calif. - May 30, 2014 - PRLog -- The training was held May 16-18, 2014 at the MSAC aquatics facility. Red Cross instructors and Mt. SAC professor, Chris Jackson, along with Adjunct professor, Errol Stump, administered the training. Both Jackson who Head’s the women’s water polo and women’s swim team and assisted by Stump follow the American Red Cross curriculum that includes lecture and lab training experience.

“As a lifeguard in my teenage years and early twenties, I’ve found that you never lose the desire to protect and help others,” said Professor Max Lizarraga. It’s be 37 years since I last held a lifeguard certificate but I decided to brush up in anticipation of joining my daughter Raquel on lifesaving trips led by a non-profit organization called ISLA.” The International Surf Lifesaving Association (ISLA) exists to advance professional lifesaving development to areas in need around the globe.

Swimming classes at MSAC include mommy and me, teens to adult swimming, summer learn to swim programs and intro to competitive swimming. These classes are available through Community Ed.

ABOUT MT. SAC:

Mt. San Antonio College is among the largest of California's 112 community colleges. Located in the city of Walnut, Mt. SAC serves nearly 20 communities and a million residents in the bustling San Gabriel Valley. Since the College opened its doors in 1946, Mt. SAC has provided quality and affordable educational opportunities to more than a million students of all ages. Today, the College offers more than 200 degree and certificate programs and has earned statewide and national distinction in a number of disciplines. Our alumni have distinguished themselves in both the private and public sectors.

To learn more visit, http://www.mtsac.edu/.

ABOUT ISLA:

Since 2008, ISLA has conducted humanitarian Projects in over 10 countries; including 14 training courses. Comprised entirely of volunteers; the organization provides educational trainings, resources, and emergency personnel to reduce the number of drownings worldwide. While working alongside our international partners, ISLA Project volunteers have saved over 2,000 lives through rescues, preventative actions, and medical aids.

To learn more about ISLA, please visit the website at http://www.islasurf.org or visit the Facebook Page at http://www.Facebook.com/ISLAsurf.