Indoor Pool — 48 Andrew Jarvis Dr., Portsmouth, NH
Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Course (Age 15+)
Course Overview
This American Red Cross course prepares candidates to teach swimming and water safety by developing instructional skills, class management techniques, and participant evaluation strategies.
Course Objectives
Participants will learn to
Plan and conduct effective, safe swim lessons
Observe and assess swim skills and provide feedback Communicate progress and adapt instruction for diverse learners Handle unexpected challenges and manage behavior
Prerequisites
Must be 15 years old by the final class session
Demonstrate the following swim skills
25 yards: front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke 15 yards: butterfly Float/scull on back for 1 minute in deep water
Tread water for 1 minute
Certification Requirements
Complete precourse session and online orientation
Attend all course sessions (in-person and online) Complete practice-teaching assignments Score 80% or higher on the written exam