Water Safety Instructor

This course is for individuals who have an interest in becoming a Water Safety Instructor. In order to become a Water Safety Instructor you must complete the pre-course skills, attend all the classes, participate, and score at least an 80% on the final exam.

Pre-requisites: Participants must be at least 16 years old, complete the Fundamentals of Instructor Training and be able to swim the following strokes: front crawl 25 yards, back crawl 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, elementary backstroke 25 yards, sidestroke 25 yards, butterfly 15 yards, float on back for 1 minute and tread water for 1 minute.

SESSION 3: Precourse: June 2 Course:  June 2 - 6

Tuesday - Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

LOCATION: Bass Park, 2750 NW 19th St, Fort Lauderdale

PHONE:  (954) 828-6019

FEE: $300 includes all materials. Visa or MasterCard only.

*Scholarships are available. Please contact Des Shirley dshirley@fortlauderdale.gov

REGISTRATION:  Bass Park: Mon - Fri: 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.