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Instructional Programs

Water Safety Instructor Classes

You can become an American Red Cross water safety instructor. Learn to teach children and adults to swim, and give water safety presentations to kids and their parents. It’s a fun and meaningful job that’s in high demand. Plus, Red Cross certification is recognized nationwide so you can work anywhere in the United States.

Become certified to teach the following:

  • parent and child aquatics
  • preschool aquatics
  • learn to swim
  • safety training for swim coaches
  • Longfellow’s WHALE Tales
  • water safety courses and presentations

Registration

Register online or call 303-871-7689.

Program dates

Series 2 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., January 2 - 5*
  *Class time for January 5 is 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Cost

$275 (includes books, instruction and certification)

Age requirements

16 years and older

Additional program information

For more information on Water Safety Instructor classes, please contact Carin Orr at 303-871-7689, or carin.poeschel@du.edu.