Swim Professional Programs

Swim Teacher Instructor

Intent

This program provides candidates with the knowledge and training necessary to organize and conduct SSI Swim Teacher training programs.

Minimum Instructor Rating

An active status Swim Teacher Instructor Trainer or higher may conduct the Swim Teacher Instructor program.

Candidate Prerequisites

Minimum age: 18 years old.

Be an active status Swim Teacher.

Duration

Recommended hours for completion: 24-32.

Apprenticeship training: at least 12 hours.

The number of classes, hours, and sessions per day are set by the Swim Teacher Instructor Trainer, based on the candidate’s needs and ability.

Minimum Supervision

An active status Swim Teacher Instructor must directly supervise and evaluate all academic and in-water sessions.

An active status Swim Teacher Instructor Mentor may directly supervise candidates during the apprenticeship session.

Requirements For Completion

Complete the Candidate Water Fitness Evaluation as outlined in the SSI Training Standards if it has been more than six months since the candidate has been evaluated.

Complete all academic sections and assessments as outlined in the Swim Teacher Instructor Trainer Manual.

Complete the program’s final exam.

Complete at least twelve (12) hours of apprenticeship training.

Certification

Upon completion of all academic and in-water requirements, including a water fitness evaluation and final exam, send all required documentation to the responsible SSI Service Center. The candidate will be certified as a Swim Teacher Instructor.

Active Status Qualifications

Active status Swim Teacher Instructors may conduct the following programs:

Baby Swim Teacher

Level 1 Swim Teacher

Level 2 Swim Teacher

Adult Swim Teacher

Swim Teacher Instructor apprenticeships under the direct supervision of a Swim Teacher Instructor Trainer once they earn the Teacher Mentor recognition rating.