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
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Be age 16 by the last class.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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Classes for Spring 2022 will begin in May 2022. Please click HERE for registration page.
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Dates: May 1 & 15 noon-5pm at Yakima Athletic Club, May 22nd 9:00am-5:00pm, June 5th 8:30am-5:00pm All classes required
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Questions? Contact Aimee Ozanich, Aquatics Director, 901-1838 for more information.