The Water Safety Instructor Certification Course trains WSI candidates how 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.
Prerequisites
-WSI candidates must be at least 15 years old
-Demonstrate the ability to perform the following swimming skills (to be demonstrated on the first day of class): Swim the following strokes consistent with Level 4:
– Front Crawl, Back Crawl, Breaststroke, Elementary Backstroke, Sidestroke – 25 yards; Butterfly – 15 yards
– Back float for one minute (floating or sculling)
– Tread water for one minute
Required Online Course
Once registered, participants will receive instructions via email for the Red Cross Online Learning. The email will be sent no earlier than about 3 weeks before the class begins. The online material must be fully completed before the first day of class. Proof of completion is required before class begins.
Fees and Registration
$250
Register online or in person at the Park District Office or BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center. Includes online fee to Red Cross for online learning materials.
All class times and dates are MANDATORY.
Register at: www.bisparks.org/programs/youth-programs/american-red-cross-lifeguarding-instructor-classes.
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