RED CROSS WSI 2026 INSTRUCTOR
CERTIFICATION MASTER GUIDE
◉How is WSI license maintained? Answer: Teach at least once every
six months, fill out water safety activity report for any of the above
classes.
◉What's the age requirement for Learn-to-Swim programs? Answer:
6 months or older.
◉What's the recommended instructor:student ratio? Answer:
Parent & Child= 1:10
Pre-School= 1:3
Learn-to-Swim= 1:3
Adults= 1:6
To ensure safety and instructional quality.
◉What's the goal of Risk Management? Answer: To foresee risk and
eliminate or prevent it.
◉When is the Swimming and Diving video used? Answer: Levels 5 &
6
, ◉What's required for someone who wants to assist in teaching a
class? Answer: Mature, responsible, past level assisting with.
◉Name 5 factors that influence setting goal for learners. Answer:
Age, disability, level of cognitive ability, and motor skills.
◉Characterize each stage of learning. Answer: Cognitive (Early):
Associative (Intermediate):
Autonomous (Late):
◉What modifications are made for swimmers who learn differently?
Answer: Reduce class size ad change equipment.
◉Materials a WSI should use to plan for a Learn-to-Swim class.
Answer: WSI Manual
◉What value do safety topics have in the ARC Learn-to-Swim
program? Answer: They're an integral part of every class.
◉How is repetition important? Answer: It helps create muscle
memory.
◉Name the requirements of the Basic Water Rescue course. Answer:
Comfort in chest-deep water.
CERTIFICATION MASTER GUIDE
◉How is WSI license maintained? Answer: Teach at least once every
six months, fill out water safety activity report for any of the above
classes.
◉What's the age requirement for Learn-to-Swim programs? Answer:
6 months or older.
◉What's the recommended instructor:student ratio? Answer:
Parent & Child= 1:10
Pre-School= 1:3
Learn-to-Swim= 1:3
Adults= 1:6
To ensure safety and instructional quality.
◉What's the goal of Risk Management? Answer: To foresee risk and
eliminate or prevent it.
◉When is the Swimming and Diving video used? Answer: Levels 5 &
6
, ◉What's required for someone who wants to assist in teaching a
class? Answer: Mature, responsible, past level assisting with.
◉Name 5 factors that influence setting goal for learners. Answer:
Age, disability, level of cognitive ability, and motor skills.
◉Characterize each stage of learning. Answer: Cognitive (Early):
Associative (Intermediate):
Autonomous (Late):
◉What modifications are made for swimmers who learn differently?
Answer: Reduce class size ad change equipment.
◉Materials a WSI should use to plan for a Learn-to-Swim class.
Answer: WSI Manual
◉What value do safety topics have in the ARC Learn-to-Swim
program? Answer: They're an integral part of every class.
◉How is repetition important? Answer: It helps create muscle
memory.
◉Name the requirements of the Basic Water Rescue course. Answer:
Comfort in chest-deep water.
