How do I become a water safety instructor?

How do I become a water safety instructor?

Prerequisites for the Water Safety Instructor Course:

1. Be at least 16 years of age by the end of training.
2. Pass swim skills evaluation: Candidates must demonstrate and proficiently complete 25 yards of the following strokes: front crawl, back crawl, breast stroke, side stroke, elementary backstroke, and butterfly.

What courses can a WSI teach?

course trains instructor candidates to teach the fundamental Learn-to-swim courses including Parent and Child Aquatics, Preschool Aquatics, Learn-to-Swim Levels 1-3 and private swimming lessons (for the courses listed).

What are the two course delivery methods available to teach a Water Safety Instructor course?

Two different delivery methods are available for the Water Safety Instructor Course: blended learning (in which portions of the coursework are completed online before attending in-person skill sessions) and instructor-led (in which participants complete the online Orientation to the Swimming and Water Safety Program.

What is the first rule of learning the back float?

Gently place your fingertips on either side of his head. Before letting go, make sure his head is tilted back enough. If he keeps his head back when you let go, he will be back floating independently. You might need to adjust his arms, belly button, and feet.

What should lesson plan include?

Six Things Must Be Included In A Lesson Plan

• Details Of The Lesson. First of all, you should mention in writing what you are going to teach and to which class.
• Objectives. Setting the objectives of the lesson is the most important thing you must include in your plan.
• Teaching Aids.
• Stages Of The Lesson.
• Evaluation.
• Timing.

How to become an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor?

WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION. The Water Safety Instructor certification course trains WSI candidates to teach courses and presentations in the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program by developing their understanding of how to use the course materials, how to conduct training sessions and how to evaluate participants progress.

Do you need a WSI to be a water safety instructor?

A Water Safety Instructor certification is a pre-requisite to the Water Safety Instructor Trainer certification course. If you are not already a certified Water Safety Instructor (WSI), you must also purchase and complete the Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification course.

Are there any refunds for water safety classes?

No Refunds – Training deposits are nonrefundable and No refunds will be issued once course fees have been submitted. If a participant is unable to pass the prerequisites or final exams the participant may transfer to a class at a later date (if available).

How long does it take to transfer water safety certification?

Transfer class must be completed within 60 days of the original class date. No Refunds – Training deposits are nonrefundable and No refunds will be issued once course fees have been submitted.