Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
Aquatics -
Winter: 2025-2026
Instructor: Naomi Acosta
Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification
Become certified to teach all levels of Red Cross swimming lessons for children, adults, and individuals with special needs. This 30-hour course combines pool and classroom instruction using video, hands-on practice, and teaching demonstrations.
Participants will learn:
• Class management and lesson planning
• Observation and assessment techniques
• Effective teaching strategies for all ages and abilities
Coursework must be downloaded and viewable on a personal device and brought to class. Additional work outside of scheduled sessions is required.
Requirements:
Must be at least 15 years old by the final day of the course
Must pass a preliminary swimming skills test
Bring a swimsuit, goggles, and towel
Minimum of 6 participants required
Swim Skills Pretest Includes:
25 yards each of: Backstroke, Breaststroke, Freestyle, Elementary Backstroke and Sidestroke
15 yards of Butterfly
1 min. tread water AND 1 min. back float
VIRTUAL DAY (Google Classroom):
FRIDAY, February 28 from 8:00 am-1:00 pm virtual class. 1:00-5:00 pm independent coursework.
IN-PERSON:
Saturday, March 7 • 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Sunday, March 8 • 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Course Location: DCHS Pool and Middle School Classroom (Enter east Performing Arts Center Doors)
Fee: $275
Cancelation/Refund Deadline: February 7
*If you are interested in working/teaching lessons for the Dassel-Cokato High School pool, please connect with krista.cates@dc.k12.mn.us or call 320-286-4120 for more details.
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