Water Safety Instructor Course (WSI) Mobile to your group, nationwide

This Water Safety Instructor Course (WSI) in 3 days teaches people how to be safe in, on, and around water and to teach individuals of different ages and abilities how to swim. In a logical progression, the program covers the knowledge and skills needed for aquatic skill development. As participants develop these skills, they become safer and better swimmers. The instructor course is designed to train instructor candidates to teach Parent and Child Aquatics, Preschool Aquatics, Learn to Swim, Adult Swim, and water safety courses and presentations.

Prerequisites for the Water Safety Instructor Course (WSI)

Must be at least 16 years old
Candidates should be able to swim the 6 basic strokes based on a level 3 ability: freestyle, back crawl, sidestroke, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, and butterfly. Treading water and the ability to back float is required.
Candidates will need to download or purchase the textbook materials
Complete the online component prior to the first day of class

Water Safety Instructor Course (WSI) Intended Audience

Happy Swimmers is pleased to provide organizations such as municipalities, educational facilities, and camps settings the opportunity to conduct this Water Safety Instructor Course (WSI) training program at their own facility. The training program is ideal for any public or private agency wishing to train individuals to teach all levels of swimming including group and private lessons. Water safety courses and presentations are ideal for daycare, schools, camps, and homeowner associations. Basic Water Rescue often a requirement for a therapeutic specialist when working in an aquatic environment.

During the class candidates will practice assessing and providing feedback on strokes and aquatic skills. Candidates will learn how to use the resources and lesson plans to conduct a successful swim program. Candidates will learn how to conduct group and individual lessons. Implement the training program according to the Red Cross standards. Candidates must pass the written test with 80% or better.

Class Size

Class size ranges between 6 and 10 students. There is a 6 participant minimum to conduct the training in order to practice group teaching. In the event you wish to proceed with less than 6, the minimum base price based on 6 will be divided between the participants. If you are a host organization then you may want to consider opening the course to the community in an attempt to meet the minimum class size.

If the facility is 5 feet or less then the Basic Swim Instructor course will be implemented which will address all of the above with the exception of the Learn to Swim Level 4 – 6 courses.

Water Safety Instructor Course Cost

The cost per individual is $454. If students pay individually, once 6 students pay for the Water Safety Instructor Course (WSI) on the registration link we will provide, the class is guaranteed to run on your chosen dates. If the organization pays either by check, credit card, or purchase order, again, our 6 student minimum fee will secure your dates. We are mobile nationwide, however, more remote areas may need either a higher minimum student count or a travel fee. If the class host cancels the class, refunds are given only if requested in writing by email greater than 21 days before class. After your class, your instructor course will need to be paid in full before the student’s new Red Cross WSI certificates are released. Covid 19 induced cancellations are of course honored.

Course Set-Up

The 2021 Water Safety Instructor Course (WSI) is a blended learning offering with an initial 7-hour online content. This is followed up with a 25-hour in-person session.

In order to process the online offering through the American Red Cross and to arrange travel for the Instructor Trainer, a 4-week advanced notice is required. This will allow candidates optimal time to complete the online training and practice skills for the class.

Contact us to reserve your dates, and we will then issue a link of an enrollment page for your students and possible walk-ons if willing and selected. Let us know what training equipment, audio/visuals etc. your facility already has on hand when you contact us.

We champion your staff becoming great swim teachers, mobile to you!

Jenn Tyler and Kimberly Lytle

HappySwimmers.com

Water Safety Instructor (WSI) courses nationwide

Yielding the Ability to Conduct Red Cross Swimming Courses
for Your Facility. You host this mobile training to your group
and decide if it's to be private or allow walk-ons.

Your Instructor Trainer Bio:

Kimberly Lytle – American Red Cross Instructor Trainer (WSIT, LGIT)

Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Course instructor, LGI course Instructor Kimberly Kimberly Lytle has over 40 years of experience in the field of aquatics. She is a lifeguard, Lifeguard Instructor, Lifeguard Instructor Trainer, Water Safety Instructor/Instructor Trainer, Wilderness First Aid Instructor, and CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor. Kimberly was recognized as the Instructor of the Year by the American Red Cross.

Kimberly served on the Board of Directors for the Florida Aquatic Council. She is active with the State of Florida Health Department overseeing the field of aquatics. Kimberly served 10 years at the National Aquatic Safety Company International Aquatic School as an Instructor Trainer. As an educator for the past 30 years in the Osceola County District Schools, Kimberly was the Teacher of the Year for her middle school and place in the Top Ten Educators for the District.

Kimberly has provided valuable training to facilities such as The City of Kissimmee, The City of Saint Cloud, Tampa VA Hospital, Osceola Sheriff’s Department, Haines City, JW Marriott, Columbia School District, Gallaudet University, and Patrick Air Force Base.

Kimberly was awarded the Autism Speaks grant providing free swim lessons for individuals with Autism. In addition, Kimberly was first certified in the 1970s as a “Handicapped Swim Instructor” by Louise Priest, a well-known educator in the field of special needs swimming. Kimberly has continued to maintain her specialist certification with the Marino Adapted Aquatics Certification and the Human Kinetics Adapted Aquatics certification. She is a Tier 2 Special Olympics Swim Coach.

or their practice teaching assignments, and to arrange travel for the Instructor Trainer, a 4-week minimum is required before the first in-person class date is to occur.

More Info and to reserve dates: Contact Us or phone at top. Ask for Kimberly.

Testimonials

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Hi Peggy,
Yumi and Jere were wonderful lifeguards when they guarded our end of year pool party on Wednesday June 11 from 11-2. They were in touch with me, were on time and prepared, and were very responsible and knowledgeable. I was so happy to be able to put two adults in charge of our fourth grade class party.
Based on my experience with Yumi Temple and her cohort Jere, I would highly recommend Happy Swimmers.
Thank you for a wonderful experience. So happy we used your business.

- Michelle Battelle

Hi Jenn.. wow today was really scary. I had to use my first aid skills on my mom! We work at the same preschool & she had an allergic reaction & went into shock! I did everything I remembered until the paramedics came.. I really can’t thank you enough for teaching me everything I needed to know!

- Pierce College lifeguard student may 2014

Everything about my experience with Happy Swimmers has been amazing! From the scheduling to the fantastic teacher they sent for my 5 and 6 year old. The instructor, Emma, had to contend with 2 very different personalities along with 2 different levels of swimming experience. She was more than equipped to deal with that and gave each child unparalleled support, encouragement and instruction. I highly recommend this service to all parents that want to give their child a great experience in being water safe!

- Lana W, Burbank, CA

We have three kids ages 7, 4, and 2 & 1/2. This was our second year having Happy Swimmers, with instructor Trisha Commons, come teach our kids (the two oldest) to swim. I tried another company the year before I tried Happy Swimmers and although the kids learned swim safety, they were bored and did not learn how to enjoy the pool. Trisha got our son, who did not really like swimming, having fun and by the end of last year could swim the entire length of the pool on his own.

Trisha is great with the kids and is flexible in her teaching style to work with different personalities. She is able to get the kids confident in their abilities and teaches them how to swim, but also teaches them how to have fun! I will definitely be asking Happy Swimmers and Trisha to teach the kids again next year.

- Kim W, Coto De Caza, CA

I have a toddler and a pool and wanted to make sure my son learned water safety. After taking some group classes last summer, I knew I wanted more one-on-one attention at our home. This summer I reviewed several in-home companies and was impressed with Happy Swimmers approach of water safety.

Trish worked with my stubborn 2-yr old 2-3 times a week. Within the first lesson he knew how to climb out of the pool and to ask permission before getting in. Although our goal was to get him water comfortable more than “swimming”, he indeed learned to swim within a few weeks. We extended our lessons and really appreciated Trish’s approach. We will sign up again next summer. Many of our friends with children happened to be present on several lessons and I expect they will also sign up next summer as well.

- Rebecca M, San Fernando, CA

Hired a happy swimmers for private life guard for a party for over 200 people at my house. The lifeguard was great. She called to confirm before, came on time, and stayed later then we originally signed up because the party went over. She also showed up on time despite there being a black out that because of storms the day before. I highly recommend Happy Swimmers.

- Tiffany B, Leesburg, VA