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Fact Sheet: Water Safety Instructor |
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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 16 years of age on or before the last day of class.
Demonstrate proficiency in swimming skills including 25 yards of front crawl; 25 yards of back crawl; 25 yards of breaststroke; 25 yards of elementary backstroke; 25 yards of sidestroke and 15 yards of butterfly Tread water for 1 minute Maintain position on back for one minute in deep water either floating or sculling
Learning Objectives Expand on information on the American Red Cross Fundamentals of Instructor Training Identify key elements and strategies for planning and preparing effective and safe swim lessons Identify key class management principles, elements and strategies for planning, preparing and conducting safe swim lessons Describe the importance of effective observation for teaching and how to develop it Observe swimming skills and accurately classify them and suggest appropriate interventions to improve them
Length 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)
- Demonstrate maturity and responsibility throughout the course
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