How do I become a swimming instructor in Edmonton?
Pre-requisite: Must be 15 years or older and have completed Grade 10….Become a Swim Instructor
- Lifesaving Society Bronze Cross.
- Red Cross Strokes & Skills Evaluation.
- Red Cross Water Safety Instructor.
Can you get your WSI online?
Step 1: Complete the WSI online course You will receive a separate email from the Red Cross with information to complete the online portion of the class. Please read the email carefully and follow the link in the email to complete the online portion before the classroom session.
How long is WSI course?
The Lifeguard Instructor online course will take approximately 2 hours to complete and the Water Safety Instructor online course will take approximately 8 hours to complete.
What does WSI certified mean?
Water Safety Instructor
The Water Safety Instructor (WSI) This certification is the gold standard and provides the most comprehensive training for swim instructors.
How many lengths is 400m?
50 Meter Pool (Olympic Size)
| Miles | Yards | Lengths |
|---|---|---|
| 50 meters (from wall to wall) | 1 length | |
| 100 meters | 2 lengths | |
| ¼ mile (Sprint Distance) | about 400 meters | 8 lengths |
| ½ mile | about 800 meters | 16 lengths |
Does a WSI certification expire?
Certifications are valid for life upon the following requirements: Instructor teaches or co-teaches at least one course during a certification period (two-years)
How long is an Olympic or long course pool?
50 metres
This type of swimming pool is used in the Olympic Games, where the race course is 50 metres (164.0 ft) in length, typically referred to as “long course”, distinguishing it from “short course” which applies to competitions in pools that are 25 metres (82.0 ft) in length.
What does a WSI do?
The purpose of being a Water Safety Instructor is to teach people how to be safe in, on and or around water and to teach people of all ages and varying abilities how to swim.
How much do swimming instructors get paid in Canada?
The average swim instructor salary in Canada is $34,047 per year or $17.46 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $31,200 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $54,210 per year.
What is the Water Safety Instructor (WSI) course?
The Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Course prepares candidates to instruct the Red Cross Swim programs.
What does WSI stand for?
Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Course. The Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Course prepares candidates to instruct the Red Cross Swim programs. Candidates focus on strategies to introduce and develop fitness activities, skills and water safety, and swimming skills in the Red Cross Swim Preschool, Red Cross Swim Kids, Red Cross Swim @ School,…
How long does it take to complete a WSI course?
Course Components & Length WSI—Skills Evaluation* – 3–6 hours WSI—Online – 14–20 hours WSI—Teaching Experience – minimum 8 hours WSI—Classroom and Pool – 9 hours classroom, 12 hours pool.
How do I become a city of Edmonton aquatic instructor?
The City of Edmonton offers a progression of certification courses that provides you with the required qualifications to meet your goals. City of Edmonton aquatic instructors must have current certification in the Lifesaving Society Bronze Cross award and the Red Cross Water Safety Instructor.