Water Safety Instructor

COURSE: American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor

Purpose: Train instructor candidates to teach water safety, including the Basic Water Rescue course, six levels of the Learn-to-Swim and Parent and Child Aquatics.

Prerequisites:

• Be at least 16 years of age by the last scheduled session of the instructor course;
• Possess a Fundamental of Instructor Training (FIT) certificate issued within the past 12 months or have a current Health and Safety Services instructor Authorization (F5736 or C3005); and
• Successfully complete the precourse session (swimming skills).

Learning Objectives:

• Expand on information on the American Red Cross Fundamentals of Instructor Training (FIT) course; - Identify key elements and strategies for planning and preparing effective and safe swim lessons;
• Describe the importance of effective observation for teaching and how to develop it; and
• Observe swimming skills and accurately classify them and suggest appropriate interventions to improve them. Length: 30 hours (including precourse session)

Certification Requirements:

• Complete all reading assignments;
• Attend all class sessions;
• Participate in all activities;
• Successfully complete all practice-teaching assignments;
• Pass the final written exam with a minimum grade of 80 percent (40 correct answers out of 50 questions; and - Demonstrate maturity and responsibility throughout the course.

Certificate Issued and Validity Period - Water Safety Instructor (r. 04):

Authorization is valid for 2 calendar years. All authorizations expire on December 31. Initial authorization by be less or more depending on when training is completed.

Participant Materials:

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Candidate's Kit (includes Water Safety Instructor's Manual, including CD-ROM, Swimming and Water Safety manual, Water Safety Handbook, Learn-to-Swim booklets) (StayWell Stock No. 651311).

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