SSI Baby Swim Teacher Certification
SSI Baby & Me equips certified instructors with the skills to introduce infants and toddlers (typically aged 6 months to 3 years) to the aquatic environment in a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate way. This course emphasizes water comfort, basic motor skill development, and bonding through parent-child interaction. Instructors will learn to create a nurturing learning experience that promotes early water familiarity and long-term swim readiness.
Through a balanced mix of early childhood theory, in-water practice, and supervised parent-child lesson delivery, you’ll:
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Master SSI’s child-centered teaching approach using repetition, songs, and play
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Learn how to safely guide infants and toddlers through foundational water movements and floating skills
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Develop fun, age-appropriate lesson plans that encourage motor development and water comfort
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Build parent engagement and confidence through structured parent-child interactions
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Enhance your ability to support emotional, cognitive, and physical development in an aquatic setting
SSI Level 1
Outcome & Credentials
Upon successful completion, you’ll receive a digital SSI Level 1 Swim Teacher certification, authorizing you to teach:
Baby Series
First splash starts here.
- Baby Swim I
Target Age: 6–18 months (with parent/caregiver)
Focus: Water comfort and bonding through songs and play
Goal: Introduce babies to floating, gentle submersion, and water movement with full parental support - Baby Swim II
Target Age: 18–36 months (with parent/caregiver)
Focus: Building independence and basic motor skills
Goal: Improve floating, kicking, and breath control while maintaining safety and enjoyment in the water