How does a WSI maintain their certification? - answer Teach one course per two years
and take the online re-certification test (scoring at least an 80%)
What are the swimming and diving videos for? – answer WSI in training are required to
watch while taking the course
Explain and demonstrate the proper mechanics of the six strokes
Can be used as a teaching aid for the WSI and a resource for the students
As a WSI, what classes are you certified to teach? - answer Parent and Child Aquatics
Preschool Aquatics
Learn-to-Swim
Adult Swim Courses
Water Safety Courses and Presentations
What is a WSI aide? What can they do? - answerNot a certified WSI, work under
supervised WSI
Must be able to demonstrate the skill being taught, help the WSI, and identify unsafe
behavior
Who signs the swimmers' certificates? - answerWSI
What courses do you report to the Red Cross once you've taught them? -
answerCourse Reports
When planning and conducting a lesson, which manual should you refer to? -
answerRed Cross Water Safety Instructor's Manual
Is safety an integral part of each lesson? - answerYes, safety should be included in
every class taught
What is the Red Cross mobile app? - answerEncourage participation of swimmer and
keep them, and their parents, informed on their progress and other safety topics
When teaching safety to swim coaches, what does a WSI teach them? - answerThe
course focuses on how to help maintain a comfortable and safe environment for
swimmers, prevent accidents and emergencies, and respond to swimmers with
illnesses or injuries in water or on land
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