Swim Instructor Certification Classes
Due to COVID-19, the LU Pool is closed and all Aquatics programs, including Learn to Swim, are cancelled until further notice.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.

In the WSI/BSI class, you'll learn:
- swimming
- teaching
- observation techniques
- and much more!
For more information, email megan.schneiter@lamar.edu
All students in the Water Safety Instructor class must pass a non-timed pre-test at a level 4 skill level:
- swim 25 yards of front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, and sidestroke
- swim 20 yards of butterfly
- float one minute on your back
- tread water for one minute
All students in the Basic Swim Instructor class must pass a non-timed pre-test at a level 3 skill level:
- swim 25 yards of front crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, and sidestroke
- float one minute on your back
- tread water for one minute
- Step into
water and totally submerge, float or tread water for 1 minute, rotate one full circle and orient to exit, swim 25 yards without stopping and exit the water
All participants must be 16 years old by the last class day. Bring a picture ID when completing your swim pre-test to verify your Date of Birth.
WSI and BSI Classes
What do I do next?
- Choose the session that works best for you. You will have to attend all four days for the entire class time.
- Classes are from 9am - 6pm each day
- See chart below to register and pay online before the deadline. Cost is $225.
- Come to the indoor pool on pre-test day to complete your swimming pre-test. Time can be adjusted for the pre-test. Must bring a picture ID with Date of Birth to verify age.
- After pre-test, you will stay to register online through the American Red Cross Website.
- Meet on your first class day in Health and Human Performance Complex Room 206.