Water Safety Instructor

Water Safety Instructors play a crucial role in promoting aquatic safety. This certification prepares students for a professional career as an American Red Cross swimming and water safety instructor. Responsibilities include planning, conducting, and evaluating swimming and water safety courses, and ensuring individuals acquire the skills needed to navigate water safely.

This program features courses that will provide the skills needed to become an American Red Cross Certified Water Safety Instructor, along with certifications in CPR, Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and First Aid.​

Students entering this program should have a strong sense of self-discipline, a strong interest in assisting and caring for others, and both critical thinking and crisis intervention skills.​

Water Safety Instructor jobs can be found at several profit and non-profit organizations including community pools, summer camps, schools, swim and fitness clubs, recreation centers, aquatic facilities, and more. Additional career information may be found in Career Coach: https://ccbcmd.emsicc.com/.​

Program Course Sequence

​A stringent attendance policy will be enforced.

Students who earn a minimum score of 80% on the written exam and a passing grade of "CC" for completing the course will receive their certification.