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American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Course


Due to the pandemic, Lifeguard classes are canceled until further notice.

 

The cost is $370 for the Water Safety Instructors Course and required CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certifications and all materials.

Minimum age of 16 years.

Must be able to demonstrate the following swimming skills:

  • Front Crawl - 25 yards
  • Back Crawl - 25 yards
  • Breaststroke - 25 yards
  • Elementary backstroke - 25 yards
  • Sidestroke - 25 yards
  • Butterfly - 15 yards
  • Maintain position on back for 1 minute in deep water (floating or sculling)
  • Tread water for 1 minute

*If the minimum class size of 4 is not met, a refund will be issued.

 

 

 

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