WSI Training Courses & Certifications

Water Safety Instructor Training

Water Safety Instructor Training Courses Offered at Bennington Recreation Center: (Enrollment is Below)

Interested in becoming a certified American Red Cross Swim Instructor? We are now offering the American Red Cross blended-learning Water Safety Instructor Training which consists of an online eLearning and 3-day In-person training at Bennington Rec Center!

Prerequisites for In-Person Training:

Be at least 16 years old by the last day of the course
Pass and complete eLearning
Pass swim skills evaluation:
1. Successful completion of swimming skills including: front crawl, back crawl, breast stroke, side stroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly, floating and treading
2. Students must demonstrate all 6 strokes with proficiency for at least 25 yards

2021 WSI Training

Friday, February 26, 2021 through Sunday, February 28, 2021
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

All participants, please register by clicking the "Enroll" button below.

we look forward to seeing you in the Water!

Teach America To Swim provides water safety education to parents, communities, fellow instructors, and organizations with aquatic programming. This website and all of its contents are for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing on this website should be construed as a substitute for certified training. You are advised to seek in-person training with a certified American Red Cross Instructor.