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SSI Level 2 Swim Teacher Certification

SSI Level 2 builds on the foundational skills from Level 1, empowering certified instructors to teach higher-level swimmers from Intermediate I through Swim Team Prep. This course emphasizes advanced stroke mechanics, breathing control, endurance training, and the introduction of competitive techniques such as starts, turns, and pacing strategies. Instructors will learn to guide swimmers through skill refinement, performance improvement, and preparation for competitive environments with confidence and precision.

Through a balanced mix of advanced theory, in-water practice, and supervised teaching, you’ll:

  • Master SSI’s progressive teaching approach for stroke refinement and performance improvement

  • Learn how to coach swimmers in freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly with correct technique

  • Develop effective lesson plans for intermediate to advanced swimmers, including pacing, turns, and starts

  • Build confidence in preparing students for swim tests, school competitions, or club tryouts

  • Enhance your ability to assess, correct, and mentor swimmers through Swim Team Prep levels

SSI Level 1

Outcome & Credentials

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

Ages 5-12+
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Intermediate Series

Stroke refinement and endurance.
  • Intermediate I
    Prerequisite: Completed Beginner III
    Focus: Stroke refinement and endurance
    Goal: Swim 25–50 m using freestyle and backstroke with proper breathing and technique
  • Intermediate II
    Prerequisite: Competent in Intermediate I
    Focus: Introduce breaststroke and increase swim fitness
    Goal: Swim 50–75 m with correct technique in freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke
Ages 8-14+
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Advanced Series

Master all four strokes.
  • Advanced
    Prerequisite: Completed Intermediate II
    Focus: Mastering all four strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly)
    Goal: Swim 100 m+ with proper turns, starts, and competitive stroke execution
Ages 10-17+
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Swim Team Prep Series

Train for competitions.
  • Swim Team Prep
    Prerequisite: Advanced level proficiency
    Focus: Technique perfection, pacing, and race readiness
    Goal: Train for competitive meets with interval sets, stroke drills, and race strategies