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Description
At Santa Monica Swim Center, we integrate comprehensive online learning with hands-on class instruction, demonstration, and practice designed for individuals aged 16 and older aspiring to become Swim Instructors.
All participants must have access to the Internet. Students must attend all classes to pass the course, complete all online segments and turn in weekly progress reports. Students must pass all skills tests and score 80% or higher on the written exam.
Prerequisites for Entry:
- Must be 16 years and older to participate.
- Swim 25 yards of each stroke including:
- Front Crawl
- Back Crawl
- Breaststroke
- Elementary Backstroke
- Sidestroke
- Swim 15 yards of Butterfly.
- Maintain position on back for 1 minute in deep water.
- Tread water for 1 minute.
American Red Cross (ARC) courses offered at the Swim Center are conducted in English only and follow standardized curriculum and assessment requirements established by the American Red Cross. Course content is provided by the American Red Cross, and due to copyright restrictions, the City may not modify or translate the course content. The American Red Cross does not provide printed course materials in languages other than English. Participants must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend the English language to successfully participate in and complete course instruction and assessments.
FA Type
Optional Community Classes/Aquatics
Location
2225 16th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Map & Direction
Swim Center Pool
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City of Santa Monica 2225 16th St.
Santa Monica, CA
90405
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