Description

This course certifies participants to teach Red Cross swimming courses to infants through adults. Online content for blended learning classes will be sent to participants 2 weeks in advance and all online content must be completed prior to the first in-person class day. Bring a 1-inch notebook on the first day of class to hold your Instructor manual. Bring a swimsuit, towel, and dry change of clothes to all class sessions. The pre-course will be by appointment before the first day of class. To pass the pre-course, participants must tread water and back float in deep water for 1 minute and swim 25 yards of the following strokes at a level 4 ability or higher: front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, and sidestroke. To pass and obtain certification, instructor candidates must attend and participate in all class sessions, complete all assigned practice teaches and lesson plans, demonstrate competency in all required skills and activities, and pass a final written exam with a minimum score of 80% (40 out of 50 multiple choice questions). Questions? Email vharris@plano.gov or mterry@plano.gov

Age Category

Adult

Location

Plano Aquatic Center - Pool and Classroom

Instructor

Aquatics Staff
Malorie Terry
Ginger Harris