Water Safety Instructor

Classes
Spring 2025|#3322.101

Mar 21, 2025 - Apr 6, 2025
Age at least 16 yrs but less than 99 yrs, Mixed
Aquatics/Swim - SpecialtyOptional Community Classes/Aquatics
Activity location2225 16th Street

Description

At Santa Monica Swim Center, we integrate comprehensive online learning with hands-on class instruction, demonstration, and practice designed for individuals aged 16 and older aspiring to become swim instructors.

Prerequisites for Entry:
  • Must be 16 years and older to participate.
  • Swim 25 yards of each stroke including
  • Front Crawl
  • Back Crawl
  • Breaststroke
  • Elementary Backstroke
  • Sidestroke
  • Swim 15 yards Butterfly
  • Maintain position on back for 1 minute in deep water.
  • Tread water for 1 minute.

All participants must have access to the Internet. Students must attend all classes to pass the course, complete all online segments and turn in weekly progress reports. Students must pass all skills tests and score 80% or higher on the written exam.

Activity meeting dates

Fri., March 21 (Pre-Course) 5-7pm Sat., March 29 9am-5pm Sun., March 30 9am-5pm Sat. April 5 9am-5pm Sun., April 6 9am-5pm

More Information

Number of sessions5
DepartmentYouth

Registration dates

ResidentsFeb 21, 2025 6:00 AM to Mar 20, 2025
Non-residentsFeb 21, 2025 6:00 AM to Mar 20, 2025
6 openings remaining
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