American Red Cross
Water Safety Instructor
$499
The purpose of this instructor course is to train instructor candidates to teach courses and presentations in the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program including Parent and Child Aquatics, Preschool Aquatics, Learn-to-Swim, Adult Swim, Private Lessons, Water Safety Courses (including Safety Training for Swim Coaches*) and Water Safety Presentations.
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PREREQUISITES
CANDIDATES MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS:
• Be at least 15 years old on or before the final scheduled session of the course.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform the following swimming skills:
1. Swim the following strokes consistent with the Stroke Performance Charts, Level 4:
Front Crawl – 25 yards
Back Crawl – 25 yards
Breaststroke – 25 yards
Elementary Backstroke – 25 yards
Sidestroke – 25 yards
Butterfly – 15 yards
2. Maintain position on back for 1 minute in deep water (floating or sculling)
3. Tread water for 1 minute
COURSE LENGTH
INSTRUCTOR LED: 31 HOURS; 30 MINUTES - 2 HOURS ONLINE MODULE
BLENDED LEARNING: APPROX. 7 HOURS ONLINE; 24 HOURS IN PERSON
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
COURSE MATERIALS
TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE CPR / AED & FIRST COURSE (FA/CPR/AED), CANDIDATE MUST:
To become certified as a Water Safety Instructor, instructor candidates must:
• Successfully complete the Pre-course Session
• Attend and actively participate in all course sessions
• Successfully complete class activities, including the required practice teaching assignments
• Score a minimum of 80 percent (40 correct answers out of 50 questions) on the final written exam
American Red Cross - Water Safety Instructors Manual
American Red Cross - Swimming & Water Safety
American Red Cross - Lifeguarding Participants Manual
CERTIFICATION AWARDED / VALIDITY PERIOD
WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR
*THIS CERTIFICATION IS VALID FOR 2 YEARS FROM THE DATE OF ISSUE