The Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Class (WSI) will certify you to teach all levels of Red Cross Swimming lessons to children, adults and individuals with special needs. This 30-hour course will consist of both pool and classroom time. Through video and hands-on skill building, in and out of the water, the Water Safety Instructor course is designed to train instructors to use a variety of teaching strategies, including: class management techniques, lesson planning and execution, observation and assessment, and new tools to be a great instructor. Coursework must be downloaded and viewable on a technology device, brought to class. Additional coursework completed outside of the scheduled sessions will also be required. Participants must be 15 years of age by the final day of the course. A preliminary swimming skills pretest is also required. Please bring a suit, goggles and towel. Minimum 6 students 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 floatCourse Dates & Times: PLEASE NOTE- THESE DATES MAY BE CHANGING. VIRTUAL DAY: FRIDAY, April 18 from 8:00 am-1:00 pm virtual and 1-5 pm on your own (Done virtually via a Google classroom) Remainder of day (1 until 5 pm will be done on student's own time or those hours will be completed prior to next session date.) IN-PERSON: Saturday, April 19 from 8:00 am-5:00 pm IN-PERSON: Sunday, April 27 from 8:00 am-5:00 pm Course Location: DCHS Pool and Community Room (Enter east Performing Arts Center Doors)Fee: $275 Cancelation/Refund Deadline: March 31*If you are interested in working/teaching lessons for the Dassel-Cokato High School pool we will offset training costs in return for making a commitment to working for us. Call 320-286-4120 for more details.

Private lessons are tailored to meet each swimmer’s individual needs, offering one-on-one instruction that helps build skills and confidence in the water. Perfect for families seeking personalized attention and customized learning at any level.

The Dassel-Cokato High School Pool is available for lap swimming: SCHEDULE THROUGH MAY 29:Monday & Wednesday Evenings 6:30-7:30 PMEVENINGS Enter PACTuesday & Thursday Mornings 6:00-7:00 AMMORNINGS Enter Main High School DOOR GSUMMER:Tuesdays & Thursdays, June 3-July 31 (No lap June 19)Thursdays, August 14-286:00-7:00 amHS PoolSUMMER Enter PAC Door No need to pre-register. Payments can be made at the pool.Fee per time: $4/youth; $6/adult10-punch passes: $32/youth; $48/adult; $42/ages 62+For the most up to date pool calendar please check the Google Pool Calendar and check back for updates.