This 3-day course awards the YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor Certification and includes certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS / CPR / AED), First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen. After successful completion of the class, 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 learning environment while keeping order in a positive and safe setting, employ swim teaching techniques that break down the critical features of a swimmer’s skill progression at any age and stage, and demonstrate the swim instructor’s role in the safety process and emergency response. To qualify, candidates must be able to tread water for two minutes and demonstrate Stage 5 proficiency by swimming 25 yards of Front Crawl, Breaststroke, Sidestroke, Butterfly, Elementary Backstroke, and Backstroke. Additionally, all participants must register for this course through the YMCA Exchange Learning and Career Development Center (LCDC) and complete all required online prerequisite courses before the first day of class. Please email Jess Murray at [email protected] with any questions.