Water Safety Instructor Training
 The American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Course provides candidates the training needed to teach Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety courses by developing their understanding of how to use the course materials, how to conduct training sessions and how to evaluate participants' progress.
The following Central,
Ohio aquatic facilities have currently scheduled American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor courses. The aquatic safety skills you teach to children - could save their life!
Click on the facility of your choice for a list of specific course dates and
registration details.
COURSE PREREQUISITES
Prerequisite skill testing is done the first day of class. Candidates who do not complete the prerequisite skill tests to the instructor’s satisfaction will not be eligible to participate in the course. Most facilities do not offer refunds to participants who do not pass the prerequisites skill tests. Check with the facility manager before participating in this course.
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Candidates must be 16 years of age on or before the completion of the class.
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Candidates must possess a current Fundamentals of Instructor Training (FIT) certificate. (FIT is often included in WSI training. Check with the facility manager prior to registration.)
- Candidates must be of mature and dependable character.
- Successfully demonstrate swimming the following strokes: Front Crawl (25 yards), Backstroke (25 yards), Breaststroke (25 yards), Sidestroke (25 yards), Butterfly (demonstrate)
- Water Safety Instructor candidates must attend every session at the times listed by the facility. Attendance in the course does not guarantee Water Safety Instructor certification. Candidates must pass written and practical exams.
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