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DURHAM, NC · SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2026 · PARKS & REC

Water Safety Instructor Course

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be certified to teach a variety of American Red Cross water safety programs, including all levels of the "Learn-to-Swim" program.

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Fig. 01 — Campus Hills Pool

About the event

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be certified to teach a variety of American Red Cross water safety programs, including all levels of the "Learn-to-Swim" program. Course fee includes two manuals. Participants must be at least 15 years old; must pass a swimming pre-test consisting of 25 yards front crawl, 25 yards back crawl, 25 yards breaststroke, 25 yards elementary backstroke, 25 yards sidestroke, 15 yards butterfly, back float for one minute, tread water for one minute; and they must successfully complete the Red Cross on-line session for the course (information will be emailed to participants after registration). Course registration will close on October 31, 2025.

Ages: 15 yrs +,

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