Water Safety Instructor (WSI - age 15+) - Portsmouth
- Date: November 6, 2026
- Sport: swimming
- Location: Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Course (Age 15+) Course Overview: This American Red Cross course prepares candidates to teach swimming and water safety by developing instructional skills, class management techniques, and participant evaluation strategies. Course Objectives: Participants will learn to: Plan and conduct effective, safe swim lessons Observe and assess swim skills and provide feedback Communicate progress and adapt instruction for diverse learners Handle unexpected challenges and manage behavior Prerequisites: Must be 15 years old by the final class session Demonstrate the following swim skills: 25 yards: front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke 15 yards: butterfly Float/scull on back for 1 minute in deep water Tread water for 1 minute Certification Requirements: Complete precourse session and online orientation Attend all course sessions (in-person and online) Complete practice-teaching assignments Score 80% or higher on the written e