The purpose of this instructor course is to train instructor
candidates to teach courses and presentations in the American
Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program including
Parent and Child Aquatics, Preschool Aquatics, Learn-toSwim, Adult Swim, Private Lessons, Water Safety Courses
(including Safety Training for Swim Coaches*) and Water
Safety Presentations.
Prerequisites
▪ Be at least 16 years old on or before the last day of the
Instructor Course
▪ Demonstrate the ability to perform the following
swimming skills:
1. Swim the following strokes consistent with the
Stroke Performance Charts, Level 4:
o Front Crawl – 25 yards
o Back Crawl – 25 yards
o Breaststroke – 25 yards
o Elementary Backstroke – 25 yards
o Sidestroke – 25 yards
o Butterfly – 15 yards
2. Maintain position on back for 1 minute in deep
water (floating or sculling)
3. Tread water for 1 minute
