TO BECOME A WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR YOU MUST:
A.
Turn 16 years of age by the last day of class
B. Register for a pre-requisite swim test held at Valley Pool
Drop-ins welcome
- Pick a date and call the Aquatics Office at 473-4330 Ext. 3002
- Thursday, September 6th 6:00 p.m.
- Sunday, September 9th 11:30 a.m.
- Monday, September 10th 6:00 p.m.
- Sunday, September 16th 11:30 a.m.
- Saturday, October 6th 11:00 a.m.
- Sunday, October 7th 11:30 a.m.
C.
Pass a pre-requisite swim test
1. Required strokes; front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke and butterfly.
2. Head first entry from the deck.
D.
Sign up for the Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Class
1. Fall Session, 2018 - Please pretest at Valley Pool
Sundays - October 21st to December 16th - 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Click here to print a registration form.
This class includes online units through the American Red Cross website.
Participants must have access to a computer.
2. Registration Fee: Make check payable to COMMISIONER OF FINANCE
i. City Residents - $25.00
ii. Non-City Residents - $75.00
Payable on the date of the pre-requisite swim OR
Mail or hand deliver your registration form and payment to:
Syracuse Parks & Recreation, 412 Spencer Street, Syracuse, NY 13204 Attn: Aquatics Registration.
4.Certification Fee: ON THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS you must bring a separate check for $60.00.
Make check payable to
COMMISIONER OF FINANCE with Red Cross printed on the memo line.
5. Training includes
a minimum of 8 hours outside, practical teaching at department sites.
Weekend mornings and weekday evening opportunities available for practical teaching.
Textbook fee is not included. Textbooks must be purchased through the American Red Cross.
Directions to obtain the textbooks will be available on the first day of class.