Assistant Swim Teacher
What Will You Learn?
This program provides candidates with the knowledge and training necessary to assist with SSI swim training programs under the direct supervision of a qualified active status SSI Professional.
Candidates earning the Assistant Swim Teacher certification complete the applicable Swim Teacher program, including any required apprenticeship hours.
What Will You Do?
- 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 instructor manual for the applicable program.
- Complete the program’s final exam.
- Complete the apprenticeship training as outlined in the applicable program training standard.
Course Prerequisites
Minimum age:
- 16 years old.
Equipment Requirements
During all in-water training sessions, each student must be equipped with a properly fitted Total Swim System that includes:
- Swim Suit
- Skin and sun exposure protection appropriate to the environment
During all in-water training, each SSI Professional must be equipped with at least all student equipment.