This course awards the YMCA Swim Lessons Instructor V6 Certification. After successful completion, instructors will be able to identify components of the YMCA Swim Lessons continuum, demonstrate the behaviors of an effective YMCA Swim Lessons Instructor, maintain an inclusive environment of learning while keeping order in a positive and safe environment, employ swim teaching techniques that breakdown the critical features of a swimmer’s skill progression at any age and stage and demonstrate the swim instructor’s role in an emergency situation.

Prerequisites:  Minimum age 16.  Hold current BLS, AED, Oxygen and First Aid certifications. Demonstrate 4 of the 6 strokes in good form for 25 yards (front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke, elementary backstroke and butterfly), tread water 2 minutes with 2 different kicks.  Complete eLearning for Principles of Youth Development, YMCA Swim Lessons Instructor V6 Orientation, and YMCA Swim Lessons Instructor V6 Observe & Communicate on LINK.

This course is free to YMCA of Greater Erie Employees.