Swim Lesson Instructor (SLI)
Teach swimming. Build water safety. Save lives.
This course prepares individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively teach swimming and essential water-safety skills. Participants learn instructional techniques, lesson planning, skill progression, safety practices, and methods for working with swimmers of varying ages and abilities.
What You’ll Learn
Everything you need to run confident, effective swim lessons.
Instructional Techniques
Lesson Planning
Skill Progression
Safety Practices
Teaching All Ages & Abilities
Course Options
Three paths — from first-time instructor to instructor trainer.
Swim Lesson Instructor (SLI) S.1
Prepares individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively teach swimming and essential water-safety skills — instructional techniques, lesson planning, skill progression, safety practices, and methods for working with swimmers of varying ages and abilities.
Schedule a CourseSwim Lesson Instructor (SLI) S.2
Everything in S.1, plus the authority to train and certify others as Swim Lesson Instructor (SLI) S.1. For experienced instructors ready to grow their program by developing their own certified S.1 instructors.
Schedule a CourseSwim Lesson Instructor (SLI) Crossover
Designed for instructors holding a current and valid instructor authorization from another recognized certifying body to deliver swim lessons. Requires verification of instructor authorization.
Request CrossoverStart Teaching Swim Lessons
Whether you’re becoming an instructor for the first time or crossing over from another certifying body, WASH will get you in front of swimmers with confidence.