American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
New! Blended learning format
To be eligible for this course, candidates must be 16 years of age on or before the final day of class, and must possess and display maturity and self-control. Candidates must also be able to demonstrate skills that meet at least American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Level 4 performance criteria during the pre-course session (first day scheduled.) A course book will be provided when payment is received. Books should be reviewed before the class begins. Successful participants will receive the Water Safety Instructor Certificate, which recognizes them as possessing the tools to teach course offerings within the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim and Water Safety programs.
Register for the course with Parks and Recreation. Participants will then receive an email from Parks and Recreation with instructions on how to register, pay for, and complete blended learning course materials through the American Red Cross prior to the start of the class.
Meets:
April 2 - 25 (M/W) 5 - 9pm Register online Activity Code 1152100
Fee:
$140 + $35 American Red Cross fee (Sorry, no resident discount.)
Class Prerequisites
- Minimum age of 16 years old
- Demonstrate proficiency in six strokes: front crawl (freestyle), back crawl (backstroke), elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, and butterfly – 25 yards per stroke.
- Tread water for 1 minute
- Back float for 1 minute
Certification Requirements
- Complete the online American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Orientation
- Complete the online Water Safety Instructor Course
- Attend all class sessions
- Demonstrate competency in all required skills and activities
- Correctly answer at least 80 percent of the questions in the final written exam
- Certificates Issued
Successful Water Safety Instructor candidates will receive an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification valid for 2 years
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