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SSI Level 1 Swim Teacher Certification

The SSI Level 1 Swim Teacher certification is your first step toward becoming a qualified swim instructor. It equips you with the essential knowledge and practical skills to teach beginner swimmers (ages 3‑15) in SSI’s structured learning programs—from Aquatike I to Beginner III.

Through a balanced mix of academics, pool training, and real-world lessons, you’ll:

  • Learn SSI’s signature teaching methodology: “comfort through repetition”

  • Gain confidence in managing group classes from toddlers to teens

  • Develop strong foundations in water safety, training protocols, and lesson planning

SSI Level 1

Outcome & Credentials

Upon successful completion, you’ll receive a digital SSI Level 1 Swim Teacher certification, authorizing you to teach:

Ages 3–4
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Aquatike Series

Water confidence for toddlers.
  • Aquatike I
    Target Age: ~3 years; no prior swim skill required
    Focus: Water confidence for first-timers
    Goal: Swim ~2 m (7 ft) using reach‑and‑pull strokes and hold face in water for ~10 seconds
  • Aquatike II
    Prerequisite: Comfortable in water and able to swim ~2 m
    Focus: Introducing forward movement and assisted breathing
    Goal: Swim ~3 m (10 ft) using windmill arms, streamlined kick, and front-breathing with assistance
  • Aquatike III
    Prerequisite: Competent in Aquatike II skills
    Focus: Combining stroke and breath technique smoothly
    Goal: Swim ~6 m (20 ft) with windmill arms, independent rollover breath mid-way, then continue to finish
Ages 4–5
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Preschool Series

Basic strokes and breathing.
  • Preschool I
    Target Age: ~4–5 years
    Prerequisite: Aquatike III or equivalent water confidence
    Focus: Stroke coordination and safe floating
    Goal: Swim ~3 m using windmill arms and kick, perform independent rollover breath, and maintain 10 s back float
  • Preschool II
    Prerequisite: Confident in Preschool I skills
    Focus: Extended stroke with controlled breathing
    Goal: Swim ~6 m combining windmill arms, streamlined kicking, and mid-way breathing to reach end point
Ages 5-15
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Beginner Series

Full stroke swim training.
  • Beginner I
    Target Age: 5–17 years
    Prerequisite: No prior swim experience required
    Focus: Basic stroke and breath introduction
    Goal: Swim ~6 m with windmill arms, kick, and rollover breath
  • Beginner II
    Prerequisite: Completed Beginner I
    Focus: Coordination and breathing endurance
    Goal: Swim ~12 m with consistent stroke and independent breathing
  • Beginner III
    Prerequisite: Competent in Beginner II
    Focus: Full-length swim with refined breath control
    Goal: Swim ~15–25 m with rolling side breaths and full-stroke coordination