WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR COURSE - WSI TRAINING CLASSES IN ORANGE COUNTY

AMERICAN RED CROSS WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR and FUNDAMENTALS FOR INSTRUCTOR TRAINING (FIT)

Prerequisites: Minimum age of 16 years old. Demonstrate proficiency in six strokes Front crawl (freestyle), back crawl (backstroke), elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, and butterfly - 25 yards per stroke. Tread water for 1 minute.

Certification Requirements: Attend all class sessions (Fri 5pm-9pm, Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 8 am-8pm). Demonstrate competency in all required skills and activities. Correctly answer at least 80 percent of the questions in the final written exam.

Certificates Issued: Upon successful course completion, Water Safety Instructor candidates will receive an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certificate valid for 2 years, and a Fundamentals of Instructor Training (FIT)  valid for 2 years.

WSI Course Dates for 2010 - NO MORE TRAINING DATES AVAILABLE FOR 2010!

Course #1: April 16-19

Course #2: May 21-24

Course Days & Times: Friday 5PM-9PM, Saturday & Sunday 8AM-8PM

You must attend all three consecutive days (Fri, Sat, Sun) for the class you choose.

Course Fee: $165 includes books/supplies - Course also includes FIT
How to sign up: Register by phone, call 714-791-1164

What to Bring to Class: Bathing suit and towel (one piece swim suit for females), a pen or pencil, paper for notes, lunch or lunch money (a meal break will be offered on full-day training days, duration and time will be determined by the instructor).

IMPORTANT! Bring a self addressed stamped envelope - certification cards will be mailed to participants within 14 business days after completion of the course.

Program Policies
NO REFUNDS will be issued once course fees have been submitted. In the event that a participant is unable to pass the prerequisites or final exams the participant may transfer to a class at a later date (if available) for a transfer fee of $50.
If a participant is absent from any scheduled class days or times, the participant will not be offered a transfer or refund of any kind. NO REFUNDS ARE GIVEN AT ALL!

Need help or more info?
For more information or help with training registration contact David Stephenson, Aquatics Director at 714-791-1164 .

Looking for a job as a Swim Instructor? Safe Swim is hiring!

Swim Instructor (WSI)
Location: Irvine, Lake Forest
Pay Rate: DOE
Hours: PT  - Seasonal (May-Sept)
Current WSI, CPR & First Aid required. Ideal candidate will have 1+ years experience.
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