

The format for the WSI course is:
- Pre-screening Component – Skills, which are consistent with the course prerequisites, are reviewed and evaluated. (Prerequisites: Swim Kids 10 or equivalent; and, one of Emergency First Aid, Bronze Cross, or Red Cross Assistant Lifeguard). This takes 6 to 8 hours.
- Online WSI Component – Candidates are to complete the online component of the course. This takes 15 to 20 hours.
- Co-teach Component – Candidates are to complete a co-teach session with a WSI. (Information on how to do this will be given out following the Pre-screening session). The Online and Co-teach Components could be done concurrently. This is at least 8 hours.
- Core Component – This is the classroom and pool part of the course. Candidates should have completed the Pre-screening, the Online and Co-teach Components before taking this part of the course. This is about 24 hours long.

Next Courses
They will be at St James Centennial Pool from 6:00-9:30pm.
- Winter Water Safety Instructor – Sundays, January 5 – February 9, 2020
- Winter-and-Spring Water Safety Instructor – Sundays, March 1 – April 19 (No classes on March 29, April 5 and 12)
- Spring Water Safety Instructor – Sundays, May 3 – June 14 (No classes on May 17); the last class will be held at Birds Hill Park Waterfront.

WSI TRANSFER
If someone is a Swimming Instructor with a different recognized agency (Swim For Life Instructor, I Can Swim Instructor, YMCA Swim Instructor, Ultra Swim Instructor, or American WSI) and would like to teach the Red Cross Water Safety program, they can take a WSI Transfer course. If you would like a WSI Transfer course, we are taking a waiting list. Please contact us.
WSI RECERTIFICATION
All WSIs must recertify every two years to remain qualified. New WSIs must complete three online Professional Development sessions within their first two-years (these are free and available in the Red Cross Online Portal).
If a WSI has expired, they are not certified to teach. They can re-engage by taking a WSI recertification
Choose one of the following dates:
- Monday, December 16, 12:30-5:30, Cindy Klassen Rec Complex; OR,
- Friday, December 20, 8:30-1:30, Cindy Klassen Rec Complex; OR,
- Tuesday, January 7, 2020, 12:30-5:30, Cindy Klassen Rec Complex; OR,
- Thursday, January 30, 2020, 12:30-5:30, Pan-Am Pool; OR,
- Monday, February 24, 12:30-5:30, Cindy Klassen Rec Complex; OR,
- Wednesday, March 25, 12:30-5:30, Cindy Klassen Rec Complex; OR,
- Friday, April 24, 12:30-5:30, Cindy Klassen Rec Complex; OR,
- Thursday, April 30, 2020, 12:30-5:30, Pan-Am Pool; OR,
- Friday, May 8, 8:30-1:30, Cindy Klassen Rec Complex; OR,
- Friday, May 22, 5:00-9:30pm, Cindy Klassen Rec Complex; OR,
- Thursday, May 28, 8:30-1:30, Pan-Am Pool; OR,
- Monday, June 8, 8:30-1:30, Cindy Klassen Rec Complex; OR,
- Monday, June 22, 5:00-10:00pm, Birds Hill Park Waterfront; OR,
- Friday, June 26, 8:30-1:30, Birds Hill Park Waterfront; OR,
- If you can’t find a day that works for you, please contact us and we can set up another one on a different day.
- Contact Us.
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