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YMCA Swim Lessons Instructor V6 Courses
This course awards the YMCA Swim Lessons Instructor V6 Certification. After successful completion, instructors will be able to identify components of the YMCA Swim Lessons continuum, demonstrate the behaviors of an effective YMCA Swim Lessons Instructor, maintain an inclusive environment of learning while keeping order in a positive and safe environment, employ swim teaching techniques that breakdown the critical features of a swimmer’s skill progression at any age and stage and demonstrate the swim instructor’s role in an emergency situation.
Prerequisites: Minimum age 16. Hold current BLS, AED, Oxygen and First Aid certifications. Demonstrate 4 of the 6 strokes in good form for 25 yards (front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke, elementary backstroke and butterfly), tread water 2 minutes with 2 different kicks. Complete eLearning for Principles of Youth Development, YMCA Swim Lessons Instructor V6 Orientation, and YMCA Swim Lessons Instructor V6 Observe & Communicate on LINK.
This course is free to YMCA of Greater Erie Employees.
Swim Instructor Certification Training
Registration Deadline: March 23, 2026 (Prerequisites swim must be completed prior to registration)
Schedule a prerequisite swim assessment with Karyn Snedeker [email protected]
Registration for this training is also required with the YMCA of the USA on LINK in the Learning and Career Development Center (LCDC).
Sign up for a YMCA account and LINK access
https://link.ymca.net/sites/home
Prior to registration in the LCDC, all e-learning prerequisite assignments must be completed. BLS (CPR PRO), Basic First Aid and Oxygen Administration certifications must also be uploaded to LCDC account. Certification is available at the Eastside Family YMCA
https://lcdc.yexchange.org/Catalog/Certification/Detail/377
This course is free to YMCA of Greater Erie employees
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
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| 2/16/26 | 3/23/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 160.00 | $ 160.00 | $ 160.00 |
Available Sessions
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03/26/26 - 03/28/26
Thur. 5-9p; Fri. 5-8p; Sat. 9a-5p
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12 / 12 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 02/16/26 |
Swim Instructor Prerequisite Swim Evaluation
Must be able to demonstrate 4 of the 6 strokes in good form – 25 yards (front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke, elementary backstroke and butterfly) & tread water 2 minutes.
Minimum age 16 by March 28, 2026.
Email Karyn Snedeker for further questions.
Available Sessions
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02/17/26 - 03/21/26
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Registration Closed Opens on 02/16/26 |