Water Safety Instructor
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor course aims to train instructor candidates to teach courses and presentations in the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program by developing their understanding of how to use the course materials, conducting training sessions, and evaluating participants' progress. Books and training materials are included. Please bring a swimsuit, towel, lunch, dinner, and a writing utensil.
Classes with fewer than four participants will be canceled on the "Registration Deadline" date. Participants can still register after the cancelation date has passed if the class has not been canceled. If the class is canceled, the participant will receive a full refund.
Participants are expected to come to the first session with the online portion completed and must be able to pass the physical prerequisites as outlined below. No absences or tardiness will be allowed. Please bring a swimsuit, towel, goggles, lunch/dinner, sunscreen or other sun protection, and a device that allows you to view the digital Water Safety Instructor and Swimming and Water Safety Manual.
BLENDED LEARNING INFORMATION
This is a BLENDED LEARNING course, which requires the online portion to be completed before coming to class. Upon registering, you will immediately receive access to the blended learning portion of this course. Please find the PDF in your program confirmation email for more information.
PREREQUISITES
- Completed Blended Learning
Please check your email and locate your program confirmation PDF, which will be sent to you immediately upon successful registration. This will contain the link and further information about how to access the blended learning content. - Age Requirement
Be at least 16 years of age on or before the first training day. - Swimming Requirements
Demonstrate the ability to perform the following swimming strokes and skills consistent with Learn-To-Swim Level 4.
25 yards – front crawl
25 yards – back crawl
25 yards – breaststroke
25 yards – sidestroke
25 yards – elementary backstroke
15 yards – butterfly
Tread water for 1 minute
Maintain position on the back for 1 minute
UPCOMING DATES & TIMES
REFUND POLICY
UTSA Campus Recreation - Aquatics strives to provide all participants with the best learning experience possible. To ensure smooth operations and fair treatment for everyone involved, we have established the following policy regarding refunds and transfers:
Cancellation Deadlines
- For most courses, refunds or transfers to other classes are not permitted when the cancellation occurs less than 48 business hours before the scheduled start time.
- For instructor-level courses or those with online prerequisites, a week's notice is required for refunds or transfers.
Commencement of Courses
- We cannot offer refunds once a course has commenced, whether online or in person. This includes cases where participants fail to meet online or in-person prerequisite requirements.
Administrative Fees
- Cancellations or transfers that don't meet the cancellation deadlines listed above may be subject to a $20 administrative fee.
Prerequisite Testing
- Refunds will not be issued if participants fail prerequisite testing or have already started prerequisite courses.
We understand that unforeseen circumstances may arise, and we endeavor to accommodate our participants to the best of our abilities within the framework of this policy. If you have any questions or require further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact us for assistance.
PARKING
All vehicles are required to register their vehicle with Parking Services and properly display the permit while the vehicle is parked on campus. If you do not have a permit, the closest pay-to-park spots are located in front of the Recreation and Wellness Center or you may use the Ximenes Garage. For more information about parking, please click here or call (210) 458-7275.
