The Bruce Buchanan Memorial (Selah) Aquatic Center will be hosting training classes to certify you as a
Red Cross Swim Instructor!
REGISTRATION LINK FOR 2025
Class dates:
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May 4, 11 am-5:00 pm at Yakima Athletic Club;
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May 18, noon-6:00 pm at our facility; Lessons 4-6
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June 1, noon-6:00 pm at our facility; Lessons 7&8, practice with children
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June 8, noon-6:00 pm at our facility; Lessons 9&10, written test
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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. A study guide will be available before testing day.
Questions? Contact Aimee Ozanich, Aquatics Director, 901-1838 for more information.
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