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Water Safety Instructor

Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI)

Successful completion of the Red Cross Water Safety Instructor class will result in a 2 year certification to instruct Red Cross swimming lessons. Participants are expected to attend all class dates and times.

Location: Le Mars Indoor Aquatic Center
Dates: TBD
Time: TBD
Deadline: TBD
Instructor: Jack Eckstaine
Ratio: 1 teacher: 10 students
Fee: $175.00. Fee includes a WSI training manual and teaching materials.

Course Prerequisites:

  • At least 16 years old.
  • Swimming the following five strokes for 25 yards continually: front crawl, backstroke,
    elementary backstroke, breaststroke and side stroke
  • Swimming the butterfly for 15 yards continually
  • 2 minute deep water tread without using arms