WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR 2026
TRAINING MODULES COMPLETE
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
◉2. The American Red Cross Swimming and Diving Skills DVD
should be used:
a. To provide an additional demonstration that can be viewed as
needed.
b. Only when teaching or coaching competitive swimming.
c. To show the only correct way to perform a skill.
d. In place of an explanation of stroke mechanics and
hydrodynamics.. Answer: a. To provide an additional demonstration
that can be viewed as needed.
◉3. As an American Red Cross Water Safety instructor, which of the
following American Red Cross courses are you certified to teach?
a. Lifeguarding, Infant and Preschool Aquatics, Spinal Injury
Management, Learn-to-Swim courses
b. Community Water Rescue, Safety Training for Swim Coaches,
Lifeguarding
,c. Beginner swim classes, Lifeguarding, Community Water Safety
d. Learn-to-Swim, Parent and Child Aquatics, Adult Swim. Answer: d.
Learn-to-Swim, Parent and Child Aquatics, Adult Swim
◉4. An instructor aide for a Learn-to-Swim class can:
a. Teach a class independently.
b. Assist a Water Safety instructor in a level in which the aid can
perform the exit skills assessment.
c. Issue course completion certificates.
d. Serve as a lifeguard who is providing patron surveillance during
lessons.. Answer: b. Assist a Water Safety instructor in a level in
which the aid can perform the exit skills assessment.
◉5. Preschool Aquatics course completion certificates are to be
signed by the:
a. Parent of the course participant.
b. Water Safety instructor.
c. Swim program coordinator.
d. Water Safety instructor aide.. Answer: b. Water Safety instructor.
, ◉6. Which courses and presentations are Water Safety instructors
expected to report teaching activity for to the Red Cross?
a. Only courses for which certificates are issued via the Red Cross
Learning Center
b. Any course that has an expiration date
c. All courses, including Preschool Aquatics, Parent and Child
Aquatics, Learn-to-Swim, Adult Swim and private lessons
d. Both a and b. Answer: c. All courses, including Preschool Aquatics,
Parent and Child Aquatics, Learn-to-Swim, Adult Swim and private
lessons
◉7. Information on how to plan and conduct Red Cross Swimming
and Water Safety courses is in:
a. American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor's Manual and
Instructor's Corner.
b. American Red Cross Water Safety Handbook.
c. American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety manual.
d. American Red Cross Swimming and Diving Skills DVD.. Answer: a.
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor's Manual and
Instructor's Corner.
TRAINING MODULES COMPLETE
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
◉2. The American Red Cross Swimming and Diving Skills DVD
should be used:
a. To provide an additional demonstration that can be viewed as
needed.
b. Only when teaching or coaching competitive swimming.
c. To show the only correct way to perform a skill.
d. In place of an explanation of stroke mechanics and
hydrodynamics.. Answer: a. To provide an additional demonstration
that can be viewed as needed.
◉3. As an American Red Cross Water Safety instructor, which of the
following American Red Cross courses are you certified to teach?
a. Lifeguarding, Infant and Preschool Aquatics, Spinal Injury
Management, Learn-to-Swim courses
b. Community Water Rescue, Safety Training for Swim Coaches,
Lifeguarding
,c. Beginner swim classes, Lifeguarding, Community Water Safety
d. Learn-to-Swim, Parent and Child Aquatics, Adult Swim. Answer: d.
Learn-to-Swim, Parent and Child Aquatics, Adult Swim
◉4. An instructor aide for a Learn-to-Swim class can:
a. Teach a class independently.
b. Assist a Water Safety instructor in a level in which the aid can
perform the exit skills assessment.
c. Issue course completion certificates.
d. Serve as a lifeguard who is providing patron surveillance during
lessons.. Answer: b. Assist a Water Safety instructor in a level in
which the aid can perform the exit skills assessment.
◉5. Preschool Aquatics course completion certificates are to be
signed by the:
a. Parent of the course participant.
b. Water Safety instructor.
c. Swim program coordinator.
d. Water Safety instructor aide.. Answer: b. Water Safety instructor.
, ◉6. Which courses and presentations are Water Safety instructors
expected to report teaching activity for to the Red Cross?
a. Only courses for which certificates are issued via the Red Cross
Learning Center
b. Any course that has an expiration date
c. All courses, including Preschool Aquatics, Parent and Child
Aquatics, Learn-to-Swim, Adult Swim and private lessons
d. Both a and b. Answer: c. All courses, including Preschool Aquatics,
Parent and Child Aquatics, Learn-to-Swim, Adult Swim and private
lessons
◉7. Information on how to plan and conduct Red Cross Swimming
and Water Safety courses is in:
a. American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor's Manual and
Instructor's Corner.
b. American Red Cross Water Safety Handbook.
c. American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety manual.
d. American Red Cross Swimming and Diving Skills DVD.. Answer: a.
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor's Manual and
Instructor's Corner.
