This program prepares you to instruct the American Red Cross progressive swim lesson program and other water safety-related programs. Upon successful completion of this 36-hour course participants receive certificates in WSI and FIT (Fundamentals of Instructor Training). Books and materials are included in the registration fee. 

WSI Course Prerequisites:  Participants must be at least 16 years of age on or before the final scheduled class session and pass a swimming skills test prior to enrolling. Participants must demonstrate a minimum of Level 4 competencies in the following swimming skills: front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, butterfly, floating on back for one minute, and treading water. For more information or to enroll (no cost) in the prerequisite swimming skills test, contact the Assistant Director of Aquatics at Kevin.Mailly@uc.edu or 513-556-0671.

WSI Course Schedule
Pre-Test:    Wednesday April 23            6:00pm-7:00pm

Classes:     Monday April 28                  5:00pm-9:00pm
                  Wednesday April 30             5:00pm-9:00pm
                  Saturday May 3                   9:00am-5:00pm
                  Monday May 5                    5:00pm-9:00pm
                  Wednesday May 7               5:00pm-9:00pm
                  Saturday May 10                 9:00am-5:00pm
                  Monday May 12                  5:00pm-9:00pm 

*Must attend pre-test and all class sessions.