The Selah Aquatic Center will be hosting training classes to certify you as a

Red Cross Swim Instructor!

Please click HERE for registration page. 

Minimum Requirements

• Be age 16 by the last class.

• Pass the swim pre-test:  swim 25 yards of each of the following six strokes: crawl stroke/freestyle, breaststroke, back crawl/backstroke, butterfly, side stroke, elementary backstroke, tread water for 1 minute, back float in deep water 1 minute.

• Complete the online portion of the class:  Orientation must be done before the first class. Sessions are completed over the course of the training classes in the student's own time.  Homework is required for this class. 

• Attend all in-person sessions: Swim Instructors must show maturity in decisions and responsibility in actions.  All classes must be attended and instructor candidates must be prepared for each session.

• Pass the written test with 80% or better: The written test is taken after the completion of the in-person water test.  Only two chances to pass this test will be available.  A study guide will be available prior to testing day.

Class dates:

• Spring 2023 will begin in April 2023.

  • Please click HERE for PDF registration page to print and return  

  • A Google Form to register online is HERE. ​

    • Dates:  April 23, May 7 & 21 11-5:00pm at Yakima Athletic Club, June 4th 11:00am-5:00pm at our facility.

    • All classes required​

    • Cost for the class is $180 including registration with the Red Cross. 

    • Course materials are available online after registration.

Questions? Contact Aimee Ozanich, Aquatics Director, 901-1838 for more information.

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