Guide For Training Safety Training For Swim Coaches Instructors

American Red Cross
Guide for Training Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructors
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Acknowledgments
Many individuals shared in the development of the American Red Cross Guide for Training Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructors in various supportive, technical and creative ways. This guide could not have been developed without the dedication and support of American Red Cross employees and volunteers.
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CONTENTS
SECTION A: ADMINISTRATION Course Notes ..................................................................................................................................1 Course Prerequisites ......................................................................................................................1 Course Length ................................................................................................................................1 Course Schedule ............................................................................................................................1 Class Size .......................................................................................................................................1 Facilities .........................................................................................................................................2 Materials, Equipment and Supplies ...............................................................................................2 Certication Requirements ............................................................................................................2 SECTION B: SAFETY TRAINING FOR SWIM COACHES INSTRUCTOR COURSE Instructor Course Outline ..............................................................................................................3 Precourse Session ..........................................................................................................................5 Session I .........................................................................................................................................9 Session II .....................................................................................................................................31 SECTION C: APPENDICES Appendix 1: Administrative Terms and Procedures ....................................................................34 Appendix 2: Sample Letter to Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructor Course Candidates ...................................................................................................................37 Appendix 3: Record of Precourse Session Evaluation Results and Instructor Candidate Progress Log ..........................................................................................................38 Appendix 4: Precourse Written Exam .........................................................................................40 Appendix 5: Practice-Teaching Assignments Form ....................................................................48 Appendix 6: Practice-Teaching Assignment Sheet .....................................................................50 Appendix 7: Practice-Teaching Feedback and Evaluation Form ................................................51 Appendix 8: Final Written Exam ................................................................................................53 Appendix 9: Instructor Course Evaluation Form ........................................................................59
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Section A
Administration
Course Notes
The purpose of the Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructor course is to train instructor candidates to teach the Safety Training for Swim Coaches course. This course prepares instructor candidates to use course and presentation materials, conduct training sessions and evaluate the progress of candidates. The experience and abilities of the instructor trainer. The recommended equipment being available at each session. The course time includes the minimum time needed for practice teaching and class activities.
Course Schedule
Throughout the Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructor course, instructor candidates are expected to complete assignments and prepare for sessions outside the scheduled class time. The course should be scheduled so instructor candidates have at least several hours between each session to prepare, including between the precourse session and Session 1. Scheduling sufcient time between sessions allows instructor candidates to become familiar with the information they are expected to know and practice teach. The opportunity to appropriately prepare will help each candidate perform with increased condence, resulting in more effective learning for everyone.
Course Prerequisites
To be eligible for the Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructor course, the instructor candidates must Be at least 16 years of age on or before the last day of the instructor course. Possess a Fundamentals of Instructor Training Certicate issued within the last year or possess a current national Health and Safety Services Instructor Authorization Certicate. Successfully complete the precourse session. This includes passing the precourse written exam with a score of 80 percent or higher and demonstrating competency in the precourse skills evaluation. (See page 7 of the precourse session for a listing of these skills.)
Class Size
The course length is based on a ratio of six instructor candidates per instructor trainer. If the course has more than six candidates, another instructor trainer should co-teach or the course should be extended by 45 minutes per additional instructor candidate. If there are fewer than six instructor candidates, additional people may be necessary so that instructor candidates can achieve the course objectives. Contact your local
Course Length
This course is designed to be taught in approximately 8 hours. This includes a precourse session of about 1 hour, 30 minutes. This estimate is based on Six instructor candidates per instructor trainer. The knowledge, skills, experience and abilities of the instructor candidates.
American Red Cross chapter for assistance in this situation, and document it on the Course Record.
Facilities
Classroom Space
The sessions in the Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructor course require classroom space suitable for holding discussions, viewing video segments and taking nal written exams. The classroom should be conveniently located for instructor candidates and be equipped with the necessary teaching aids and materials.
Swimming Area
A pool is recommended for skills practice, practice teaching and skills evaluation. An adequate number of certied lifeguards with no duties beyond those of supervising the class should be present during all water sessions.
Materials, Equipment and Supplies

Materials, equipment and supplies are listed at the beginning of each lesson plan. All instructor candidates must have a copy of the Safety Training for Swim Coaches Supplement, Swimming and Water Safety manual and the Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructors Manual.
Certication Requirements
To be certied as a Safety Training for Swim Coaches instructor, instructor candidates must Successfully complete the precourse session. Attend and actively participate in all course sessions. Successfully complete class activities, including the required practice-teaching assignments.
Score at least 80 percent (12 correct answers out of 15 questions) on the Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructor Course nal written exam. Instructor candidates must also demonstrate throughout the course that they are mature and responsible. Instructor trainers assess maturity and responsibility by observing behaviors. The behaviors include, but are not limited to, instructor candidates Arriving to class on time and being prepared. Returning from breaks on time. Being prepared for class activities, such as having homework completed and being dressed in swimsuits, when required. Completing homework assignments. Demonstrating that effort was put forth toward homework assignments. For example, the subject matter is appropriate and complete and presented in a professional manner. Behaving appropriately during activities. For example, during practice-teaching assignments, the behavior remains safe and reasonable to the situation. Providing appropriate feedback, as requested, especially to peers after practice-teaching assignments. Receiving feedback from the instructor trainer as well as peers in a professional manner. Treating others with respect. Instructor trainers should meet with instructor candidates who are failing to meet any course requirement and discuss what actions the instructor candidate must demonstrate before he or she can successfully complete the course. Upon successful completion of the Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructor course, instructor candidates will receive an American Red Cross Health and Safety Services Instructor Authorization Certicate (C3005) indicating Safety Training for Swim Coaches.
Section B
Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructor Course

INSTRUCTOR COURSE OUTLINE
Precourse Session
Topic Introduction to the Precourse Session Precourse Written Exam Break Prerequisite Rescue Skills Evaluation Wrap-Up Total Time 15 minutes 20 minutes 5 minutes 40 minutes 10 minutes 1 hour, 30 minutes
Session 1
Topic Course Introduction Orientation to the Safety Training for Swim Coaches Course and Materials Adapting Your Courses Teaching Strategies Facilitating Discussions and Task Groups Planning and Preparing to Teach Practice-Teaching Overview and Assignments Conducting Skill Sessions Observing and Evaluating Skill Performance Administering the Final Written Exam Conducting Review Courses and Challenges American Red Cross Administrative Policies and Procedures American Red Cross Awards Staying Informed Preparation for Session 2 Session 1, Total Time Time 10 minutes 25 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 15 minutes 15 minutes 20 minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes 5 minutes 15 minutes 25 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 3 hours
Session 2
Topic Review Practice-Teaching Assignment 1 Break/Preparation for Practice-Teaching Assignment II Practice-Teaching Assignment II Break Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructor Course Final Written Exam Closing Session 2, Total Time Total Course Time Time 5 minutes 70 minutes 10 minutes 90 minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes 10 minutes 3 hours, 30 minutes 8 hours
PRECOURSE SESSION
Session Length 1 hour, 30 minutes Materials, Equipment and Supplies

Record of Precourse Session Evaluation Results and Instructor Candidate Log (Appendix 3) Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructor Precourse Written Exam and Answer Sheets (one for every prospective instructor candidate; Appendix 4) Pens or pencils American Red Cross identication Reaching-assist equipment, such as reaching poles or shepherds crooks Throwing-assist equipment, such as ring buoys or throw bags Wading-assist equipment, such as rescue tubes or kick boards Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructors Manual (one copy for each instructor candidate) American Red Cross Universal Certicate (one for each instructor candidate) Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructor course outline (one for each instructor candidate)
TOPIC: INTRODUCTION TO THE PRECOURSE SESSION

Time: 15 minutes
Activity:

Welcome instructor candidates. Introduce yourself as an American Red Cross instructor trainer. Introduce any co-instructor trainers present. Have instructor candidates briey introduce themselves. Explain facility policies and procedures, including smoking policies and emergency procedures. Give the locations of emergency exits, restrooms, water fountains and break areas. Identify the location of the automated external debrillator (AED) and rst aid kit. Tell prospective instructor candidates that to participate in the Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructor course, they must be at least 16 years old on or before the nal scheduled session of the course. Verify the eligibility of prospective candidates by checking their proof of age, which can be a drivers license, state identication card, birth certicate or passport. If an individual does not meet the age requirement for course enrollment, suggest that he or she enroll in the next available Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructor course once he or she meets the age requirement. Explain to prospective instructor candidates that they are about to participate in a precourse session for the American Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructor course.
The rst part of the precourse session includes a written exam covering basic-level water safety knowledge. The second part is an evaluation of their basic rescue skills. Explain to instructor candidates that they are expected to successfully demonstrate the following basic rescue skills without coaching: Reaching assist with equipment Reaching assist without equipment from the deck Reaching assist without equipment from a position in the water Throwing assist Wading assist with equipment Hip and shoulder support Head splint technique Head and chin supportface-up Head and chin supportface-down Explain to prospective instructor candidates that if they are unable to satisfactorily perform the skills during the precourse session, they are not eligible to continue in the Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructor course. Instead, encourage them to participate in a basic level or review course before reattempting the instructor course.
TOPIC: PRECOURSE WRITTEN EXAM

Time: 20 minutes
Activity:

Inform prospective instructor candidates that they will now take the precourse written exam (Appendix 4). Explain that instructor candidates must pass the precourse written exam with a score of 80 percent or better (20 correct answers out of 25 questions). Distribute an exam and answer sheet to each prospective instructor candidate. Tell prospective instructor candidates to use a pencil, write only on the answer sheet and mark answers clearly. Score the exam using the answer key (Appendix 4). As individuals nish their exams, privately and individually inform them of their results.
Instructor Trainers Note: Prospective instructor candidates who successfully pass the precourse written exam may proceed to take the prerequisite rescue skills evaluation. Those who do not pass the written exam may not continue in this course and should be advised to complete a basic-level Safety Training for Swim Coaches course to learn the knowledge and skills and take the Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructor course at a later date.
TOPIC: BREAK
Time: 5 minutes
Prospective instructor candidates should change into swimsuits for the prerequisite rescue skills evaluation.
TOPIC: PREREQUISITE RESCUE SKILLS EVALUATION

Time: 40 minutes
Instructor Trainers Notes: When determining a prospective instructor candidates ability to pass the prerequisite rescue skills evaluation, the instructor trainer must evaluate the individuals overall performance without coaching. The prerequisite rescue skills evaluation assesses the individuals competency and understanding of these skills. Evaluate each prospective instructor candidates performance by using the skill charts in the Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructors Manual. The following chart identies the location of each chart in the instructors manual. An adequate number of certied lifeguards should be on duty and conducting patron surveillance during all in-water sessions.
Prerequisite Rescue Skills

Reaching Assist with Equipment Reaching Assist without Equipment from the Deck Reaching Assist without Equipment from a Position in the Water Throwing Assist Wading Assist with Equipment Hip and Shoulder Support Head Splint Technique Head and Chin SupportFace-Up Head and Chin SupportFace-Down
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TOPIC: WRAP-UP
Time: 10 minutes
Activity: Prior to bringing the group back together, inform prospective instructor candidates privately and individually of the results of their skill evaluations. Advise those who did not demonstrate competency in the precourse skill evaluation that they cannot continue in the instructor course at this time. Suggest to those individuals that they enroll in a basic-level or review course to gain the necessary knowledge and skills. Give the prospective instructor candidate the name of the appropriate contact at the local American Red Cross chapter for available remediation opportunities. Explain that once they have gained the necessary knowledge and skills, they may enroll in another instructor course that will include another precourse session.
Instructor Trainers Note: Passing a prospective instructor candidate who has questionable skills leads to the following problems:

Standards and quality of the course are compromised. Safety of the instructor candidates is compromised. You may be setting up the instructor candidate to fail the Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructor course. He or she may not have the knowledge or the ability to demonstrate skills during practice-teaching assignments. You may be slowing the course down to accommodate the instructor candidates inadequacies. This will delay the learning process for the other instructor candidates. Constant counseling sessions with the prospective instructor candidate may be necessary. Additional time will be needed to bring the instructor candidate up to the required level of competency. The instructor candidate may experience hurt feelings if he or she does not successfully pass the course. With an instructor candidate who is a minor, you may have to deal with angry parents. Have all instructor candidates return to their seats. Respond to instructor candidates questions. Explain to instructor candidates who have successfully completed the precourse session that they have demonstrated all of the required knowledge and skills required to receive a basic-level Safety Training for Swim Coaches certicate. Provide each instructor candidate with the certicate with the completion date of the precourse session. Provide instructor candidates with information on the rst class session, including the dates, times and location of the class. Provide each instructor candidate with the following materials: Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructor course outline Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructors Manual Explain to instructor candidates that they should bring these materials to each class session. Also, ask instructor candidates to bring their Fundamentals of Instructor Training Participants Manual to the rst class session. Assignment prior to next class session: Read Section 1: Administration of the Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructors Manual
SESSION 1
Session Length 3 hours Materials, Equipment and Supplies

Name tags or name tents (one for each instructor candidate) Course outlines (one for each instructor candidate) Course Record and Course Record Addendum Lifeguarding Activity Report Aquatics Leader Activity Report Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructors Manual Swimming and Diving DVD (Optional) Lifeguarding DVD Set Safety Training for Swim Coaches Program Release Connection, Part I (one for every two instructor candidates) Practice-Teaching Assignments Form (one for each instructor candidate; Appendix 5) Practice-Teaching Feedback and Evaluation Form (one for each instructor candidate; Appendix 7) Newsprint and markers Pens or pencils American Red Cross identication
TOPIC: COURSE INTRODUCTION

Time: 10 minutes
Activity: Congratulate instructor candidates on their successful completion of the precourse session and welcome them to the Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructor course. Introduce yourself as an American Red Cross instructor trainer and briey share your background. If applicable, have co-instructor trainers introduce themselves and share their backgrounds. Review facility policies and procedures, including smoking policies and emergency procedures. Give locations of restrooms, locker rooms, water fountains and break areas. Also, identify the location of the automated external debrillator (AED) and rst aid kit. Review the course outline, which includes dates and times of class meetings, including the date on which the nal written exam is scheduled.
Key Points: To receive the instructor course completion certicate for the American Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructor course, you must Attend and actively participate in all course sessions. Successfully complete class activities, including the required practice-teaching assignments. Score at least 80 percent (12 correct answers out of 15 questions) on the Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructor Course nal written exam. Upon successful completion of the Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructor course, you will receive an American Red Cross Health and Safety Services Instructor Authorization Certicate indicating Safety Training for Swim Coaches. Instructor candidates must also demonstrate throughout the course that they are mature and responsible. Instructor trainers assess your maturity and responsibility by observing behaviors. The behaviors include, but are not limited to Arriving to class on time and being prepared. Returning from breaks on time. Being prepared for class activities, such as having homework completed and being dressed in swimsuits, when required. Completing homework assignments. Demonstrating that effort was put forth toward homework assignments. For example, the subject matter is appropriate and complete and presented in a professional manner. Providing appropriate feedback, as requested, especially to peers after practice-teaching assignments. Receiving feedback from the instructor trainer, as well as peers, in a professional manner. Treating others with respect.
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TOPIC: ORIENTATION TO THE SAFETY TRAINING FOR SWIM COACHES COURSE AND MATERIALS
Time: 25 minutes
Instructor Trainers Note: Refer instructor candidates to the course options table on page 1-2 of the Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructors Manual.
The Safety Training for Swim Coaches Course

Key Points:
The purpose of the American Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches course is to provide training in aquatic safety for competitive swim coaches and ofcials, athletic trainers, athletes participating in aquatic activities, aquatic exercise trainers and other individuals involved in aquatic competition or exercise programs. There are two course options available for Safety Training for Swim Coaches: Full-Course Option an 8-hour course, which includes lecture and an inwater skill session. There are no prerequisites for entry into this course option. However, participants must be comfortable in chest-deep water. Fast-Track Option a 4-hour course, which includes brief lecture and an inwater skill session. To participate in this course option, participants must successfully complete and pass the online written exam available on the USA Swimming Web site. Participants will be sent a conrming e-mail that they have successfully passed the written exam. The conrming e-mail must be presented at the beginning of the course. Participants must also be comfortable in chest-deep water. Review courses, challenges and written exam only courses are also available in addition to the two course options. These courses will be discussed later in this course. Upon successful completion of the Safety Training for Swim Coaches course, each participant will receive an American Red Cross Universal Certicate indicating Safety Training for Swim Coaches, which is valid for 3 years. To receive the course completion certicate for the American Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches course, the participant must Attend all class sessions. Demonstrate competency in all required skills and activities. Correctly answer at least 80 percent of the questions on the nal written exam (20 correct answers out of 25 questions).
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Additional Courses
Activity: Explain that Safety Training for Swim Coaches instructors can also teach or lead the following courses and presentations: Basic Water Rescue Water Safety presentations Explain that you will briey highlight the course and presentations and the materials that support them.
Basic Water Rescue Key Points:

The Basic Water Rescue course is approximately 4 hours (4 hours, 20 minutes with optional video). The purpose of Basic Water Rescue is to provide individuals, such as public safety personnel, aquatic tness instructors and aquatic therapists, with the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies. This course will also prepare individuals for aquatic emergencies by teaching them how to protect themselves while assisting others. The instructional outline and lesson plan can be found in the American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors Manual or on the Lifeguarding Instructors CD-ROM. Course participants receive either the Basic Water Rescue reference guide or Swimming and Water Safety. Upon successful completion of the course, participants receive an American Red Cross Universal Certicate indicating Basic Water Rescue, which is valid for 3 years. To receive the course completion certicate, participants must Attend and participate in all course sessions. Successfully perform all required skills. Pass the nal written exam with a score of 80 percent or better (20 correct answers out of 25 questions).
Water Safety Presentations Key Points: Water Safety presentations are available on the American Red Cross Instructors Corner (www.redcross.org/instructorscorner) and include Water Safety Today, General Water Safety, Home Pool Safety and Parent Orientation to Swimming Lessons. The Water Safety presentations can be taught by authorized Safety Training for Swim Coaches, Water Safety or Lifeguarding instructors or Aquatics leaders. The purpose of the 2-hour Water Safety Today presentation is to teach individuals how to recognize, prevent and respond to emergencies in, on or around the water. The 30-minute General Water Safety presentation is designed to provide individuals with an awareness of the importance of water safety training and to provide general information about being safe in, on or around the water.
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The 30-minute Home Pool Safety presentation is intended to provide home pool owners and apartment pool users with information to keep their family and guests safe in an aquatic environment. The purpose of the 30-minute Parent Orientation to Swimming Lessons presentation is to give parents an orientation to American Red Cross swimming lessons offered at local aquatic facilities. Either the Water Safety Handbook or Swimming and Water Safety can be used in the presentations as participant materials. Participants are eligible to receive course attendance certicates.
Safety Training for Swim Coaches Course Materials

Activity: Point out the materials that instructor candidates will use during the course. These include the following: Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructors Manual Safety Training for Swim Coaches Supplement Swimming and Water Safety manual Swimming and Diving Skills DVD Lifeguarding DVD Set, Disc 1 (optional) Explain that it is important for instructor candidates to be familiar with all the course products and materials. Tell candidates that you will briey review the materials and discuss the features.
Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructors Manual Key Points: The American Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructors Manual provides the main source of information for instructor candidates in this course. It contains key points from the lecture portion of the course and additional information related to the topics covered during the course. It is also used for planning, preparing and conducting the Safety Training for Swim Coaches course.
Activity: Refer candidates to the Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructors Manual. Have them turn to the appropriate section as you briey discuss how they can use each section when conducting their courses. Explain that the instructors manual has the following sections: Section 1: Administration Introduces the Safety Training for Swim Coaches course Describes the course options available to participants Describes course organization and completion procedures Provides information on instructor responsibilities
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Sections 2-3: Teaching Tools These sections contain: Specic course notes Course outlines Lesson objectives Lesson plans Section 4: Appendices Contains useful supplementary material that is referred to in appropriate places in this manual.
Safety Training for Swim Coaches Supplement Key Points:
The information in the supplement centers on possible life-threatening or hazardous situations a coach may encounter in and around the water and the techniques and skills for preventing and dealing with them. It includes workout and warm-up procedures, racing starts, event safety, emergency planning, electrical safety, weather and environmental conditions and handling of medical conditions and injuries. The material presented in this supplement may be adapted to meet the individual needs of each aquatic facility or swim club. The supplement is available online as a download on both the Red Cross (www.redcross.org) and USA Swimming (www.usaswimming.org) Web sites. There is no charge for the supplement. When viewing the supplement on-line, readers can Click on hyperlinks to access information, such as publications, resources and sample forms. Scroll over highlighted common swimming terms to display a denition. The supplement, along with the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety manual, is required material for the American Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches course.
Swimming and Water Safety Manual Key Points: Instructor candidates use the Swimming and Water Safety manual as a resource throughout this course, especially when preparing for practice-teaching assignments. The Swimming and Water Safety manual provides information on a wide spectrum of aquatic activities. In addition to its use in the Safety Training for Swim Coaches course, the manual is a great resource for aquatic activity and safety. It provides detailed descriptions of basic aquatic skills and current research related to the six most widely used swimming strokes: front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, buttery, elementary backstroke and sidestroke. It also covers the history of swimming and diving, safety guidelines and rescue techniques, starts and turns, diving, tness and training.
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Video Key Points: The Entries for Swimming video segment on the American Red Cross Swimming and Diving DVD is an integral part of the course and use of the video is required viewing for the course. No other videos may be substituted unless expressly indicated. If the video segment cannot be shown, the class may not be completed at that time. Certain segments of Disc 1 of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding DVD Set are listed for optional, but highly recommended, viewing in the course. These segments include: Reaching Assist and Throwing Assist portions of the Rescue Skills, Part 1 video segment Head Splint TechniqueShallow Water and Head and Chin Support Shallow Water portions of the Head, Neck and Back Injuries, Part 1 video segment Cold-Related Emergencies Heat-Related Emergencies
TOPIC: ADAPTING YOUR COURSES

Time: 5 minutes
Key Points: The Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches course is designed to be exible to meet the needs of both participants and the organization requesting the training. The course lesson plans should always be followed as closely as possible, but there are steps you can take to tailor the course to your audience. To adapt your course, you need to know and understand the needs of the facility where you are conducting the course: The organizations or companys reasons for offering the Safety Training for Swim Coaches course The background of participants, including Prior training, such as lifeguarding, rst aid, CPR or AED. Job responsibilities. To whom they report (chain of command). The type and frequency of specic incidents at the site. Established emergency procedures. Is there a written emergency action plan (EAP) in place? The type of rescue equipment available at the facility. Facility layout (e.g., environment, size and shape). By knowing and understanding the facility needs, you will be able to provide specic examples for participants when demonstrating skills and be able to customize course activities specic to the facility.
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Since course delivery depends on many factors, such as the availability of classroom space, aquatic facility space, equipment and time, you may have to reorganize course outlines to accommodate these factors. If you reorganize the lesson plans, make sure all the course content in the lesson plans is covered and that all course objectives are met. All course objectives must be met for a participant to earn certication. Class movement must be considered when planning each session and may require modications to a lesson plan. For example, when progressing through a single skill sequence, different locations may be used for discussion, demonstration, land practice and shallow-water practice. Take into consideration when session planning that movement into and out of the water may signicantly add to time requirements for the session.
TOPIC: TEACHING STRATEGIES

Time: 5 minutes
Key Points:
You were taught in the Fundamentals of Instructor Training course that you play a signicant role in creating and maintaining a positive learning environment as a Red Cross instructor. You can promote learning by Building on participants existing knowledge. Maintaining enthusiasm for the learning process. Customizing course content to the abilities and needs of the participants. Setting ground rules and requirements for participation. Emphasizing key points within each lesson. Asking open-ended questions and waiting for responses. Listening and managing silence. Looking for group consensus when answering participants questions. A good instructor must have a rm grasp of instructional strategies. Four common strategies are used in Red Cross courses. They are Presenting information. Facilitating discussions. Facilitating task groups. Teaching psychomotor skills. You will have several opportunities in this course to practice some of these strategies.
TOPIC: FACILITATING DISCUSSIONS AND TASK GROUPS

Time: 15 minutes
Key Points:
The Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructors Manual includes lesson plans that are designed so you can maximize learning by facilitating class discussion and interaction.
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Remember that education generally has two major componentscontent and process. Content is the information being taught. Process is how the content is taught. Content and process are equally important in promoting learning. You must know the content thoroughly and be skilled in using processes that promote learning. In the Fundamentals of Instructor Training course, you learned that facilitation is based on the concepts of push, pull and balance.
Activity: Review the concepts of push, pull and balance with instructor candidates. Have them think back to their basic-level Safety Training for Swim Coaches course, and ask them to cite examples of each concept. Ask instructor candidates, What is the concept of push in facilitation?
Answer: The concept of push is when information ows mostly from facilitator to participants. An example of push is the lecture portion of Guidelines for Responsible Coaching in Chapter 1 of the Safety Training for Swim Coaches Supplement.
Ask instructor candidates, What is the concept of pull in facilitation?
Answer: The concept of pull is when the facilitator engages participants in discussion through interactive exercises, asking and answering questions or other processes that actively involve participants in learning. Examples of pull are the activities throughout the Safety Training for Swim Coaches course. Examples of pull include asking questions, such as How might accidents occur at an aquatic facility?
Ask instructor candidates, What is the concept of balance in facilitation?
Answer: The concept of balance involves encouraging appropriate levels of participation, providing appropriate depth of content and maintaining a non-judgmental approach. An example of balance is in the portion on swim practice safety, where there is some lecture integrated into several activities.
Ask instructor candidates, What are some benets of facilitation?
Answer: Responses should include the following:

The instructor can evaluate and focus learning activities on a groups needs. The instructor can build on participants previous knowledge and skills. Ask instructor candidates, Why do participants learn more effectively and retain information when they are actively engaged in the learning process than when they are passively receiving information, as in a lecture?
Answer: Responses should include the following:

Participants can associate previous knowledge and skills with new information. Participants can learn from one another. Participants remain engaged and interested.
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Ask instructor candidates, How can you encourage class interaction?
Answer: Responses may include the following:

Do not just lecture to participants. Use open-ended questions (e.g., questions that begin with who, what, when, where, why or how) and wait for responses. Listen and manage silence. Refer participant questions back to the group for discussion and resolution instead of immediately answering them. Refer participants to skill cards, skill sheets or other participant materials. Give and receive feedback. Maintain a non-judgmental perspective. Stay on topic. Manage time effectively. Ask instructor candidates, What are some benets of instructor-facilitated discussions?

Instructors ensure that participants stay on task. Instructors ensure that participants stay on topic. Instructors ensure that all participants are involved. Ask instructor candidates, What are some benets of task groups?

Instructors ensure that all participants are involved. Participants work more independently of the instructor. Many participants are involved simultaneously.
TOPIC: PLANNING AND PREPARING TO TEACH

Time: 15 minutes
Key Point:
As presented in the Fundamentals of Instructor Training course, an effective instructor must also be able to manage the class and provide a good learning environment. Refer instructor candidates to pages 9-15 of the Fundamentals of Instructor Training Participants Manual.
Activity:
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Ask instructor candidates, What does the mnemonic BASIC stand for?
Answer: The correct answer is

Bridging. Assigning tasks. Summarizing. Intervening. Climate setting. Review the concept of class management with candidates. Ask instructor candidates, What types of things can you do as an instructor to manage the class, the participants and the learning process effectively?

Make participants feel welcome and comfortable. Have equipment ready for use at the start of each class session. Know the subject matter and the ow of the course. Give clear, easy-to-understand directions. Give feedback appropriately. Bridge from topic to topic. Summarize material. Intervene as appropriate to keep everyone on track. Maintain a non-judgmental atmosphere. Ask instructor candidates, What additional considerations, if any, should be taken into account because, in the Safety Training for Swim Coaches course, the classroom is often on a pool deck?
Answers: Responses may include the following: Both settings must be prepared and ready to go prior to the start of class. Instructors must ensure that participants can see and hear despite additional challenges of a potentially more dynamic setting. Pool space is often shared during classes.

Participant Health and Safety

Key Points: The Red Cross has a responsibility to safeguard the health and safety of the participants enrolled in its courses. As a Red Cross instructor, you must make the teaching environment as safe as possible. Not only must you protect participants against health risks, but you must do your best to safeguard participants against risk of injury while they are engaged in skill practice.
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If the teaching environment is not safe, the quality and effectiveness of your course will suffer. Participants who feel they are at risk for injury or illness may become distracted. These same feelings may also affect your ability to teach. You should strive to make the teaching environment safe by taking the following steps: Notify participants about health and safety requirements before enrolling in a course. A sample letter to course participants (Appendix D in the instructors manual) is one way to communicate this information. Protect participants from health risks. Procedures outlined in program materials are designed to limit the risk that the activity involved in skill practice could cause injury or illness. Be thoroughly prepared. Careful preparation includes considering potential hazards and managing safety concerns before a course starts. You should ensure that the classroom and practice area are free of hazards. You should also know the emergency action plan (EAP) for the facility in which you are teaching. This includes information such as emergency telephone numbers and evacuation routes. Carefully supervise skill sessions. You should caution participants about inappropriate actions while practicing skills.
TOPIC: PRACTICE-TEACHING OVERVIEW AND ASSIGNMENTS

Time: 20 minutes
Key Points: The purpose of the practice-teaching assignments is to give you experience in Conducting lessons from the instructors manual. Giving directions. Managing and conducting water-based rescues, including bridging from key points to video segments to skill sessions. Coaching and prompting participants. Evaluating performance and providing corrective feedback to help participants develop and improve their skills. Completing course activities within suggested timeframes. Ensuring participants health and safety during training. The steps for the practice-teaching process are as follows: Each instructor candidate prepares a teaching session by reviewing the appropriate sections of the lesson plans in the Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructors Manual, DVDs, if applicable, and participant materials. Every instructor candidate is responsible for arranging participants and/or equipment depending on the activity. Each instructor candidate conducts his or her assigned topic following the appropriate lesson plan in the instructors manual until the instructor trainer indicates that time is up. The remaining instructor candidates act as course participants, closely following the directions.
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Instructor candidates evaluate themselves on organizational ability, knowledge of the subject matter and presentation and communication skills. The instructor candidates evaluation is followed by peer- and instructor-trainer evaluations. Each instructor candidate is expected to successfully complete two practiceteaching assignments. In Practice-Teaching Assignment I, each instructor candidate will conduct a lecture-based session using the instructors manual and DVDs, if applicable. Each assignment includes presenting key points, conducting activities, bridging to and showing a portion of the video segments (if applicable) and answering participants questions related to the topic. In Practice-Teaching Assignment II, each instructor candidate conducts a skill session for a water-based rescue using the instructors manual. The assignment begins at the water with the assumption that just prior to the skill session, participants viewed the video segment that provides an explanation and demonstration of the skill. Every instructor candidate is expected to effectively and efciently set up and conduct the skill session, demonstrate the skill, lead participants through the skill and evaluate and provide feedback on the participants skills.
Practice-Teaching Assignments
Activity:
Distribute copies of the Practice-Teaching Assignments Form (Appendix 5) and Practice-Teaching Feedback and Evaluation Form (Appendix 7) to each instructor candidate. Assign each instructor candidate two practice-teaching assignments: one PracticeTeaching Assignment I and one Practice-Teaching Assignment II. Have instructor candidates complete the assignment forms with details about their assignments. Explain that instructor candidates should prepare their rst practice-teaching assignments for the next class session. Instructor candidates should follow the outlines in the instructors manual for their assigned practice-teaching topic. Instructor candidates should also be familiar with the information on the DVD and participant materials related to their topic. They should be prepared to answer participants questions. Remind instructor candidates that they will also be responsible for observing and providing corrective feedback to their peers. Remind instructor candidates that feedback will follow this order: 1. Presenters critique their own teaching session. 2. Other instructor candidates give feedback. 3. The instructor trainer gives feedback and summarizes. Briey review the statements on the Practice-Teaching Feedback and Evaluation Form to highlight the types of criteria upon which instructor candidates will be evaluated. Answer questions instructor candidates may have concerning their practice-teaching assignment, or clarify areas of confusion.
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Instructor Trainers Note: Instructor candidates should be given time to prepare for the practice-teaching assignments. If the schedule does not allow for a day between sessions, be sure to allow at least several hours preparation time between Session 1 and Session 2.
TOPIC: CONDUCTING SKILL SESSIONS

Time: 10 minutes
Key Points:

A signicant part of class management during the Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches course is preparing for and conducting the skill session. Conducting the skill session involves responsibility for Showing video segments (if applicable) or demonstrating skills where appropriate. Coaching participants through the skill sessions. Keeping the skill sessions running smoothly. Providing sufcient time for all participants to practice a skill. Observing and evaluating skill performance, identifying errors promptly and providing corrective or positive feedback to help participants improve their skills. Encouraging participants to continue practicing to improve their skills while you minimize interruptions. Maintaining a safe environment during skill sessions, including the proper use of equipment. Supervising instructor aides. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) created an understanding that people with disabilities and other conditions can perform aquatic rescue, rst aid, CPR and AED skills. The skills needed to prevent injury or to save a life may need modication but the result is the same. This challenges you to focus on the critical components of a skill that are needed to successfully complete an objective, rather than focusing on perfecting every facet of a skill. For example, a person with only one arm may not be able to perform a conventional throwing assist. However, he or she may be able to modify the skill when throwing the rescue equipment to a victim in distress. If the objective is for the person to throw the rescue equipment and to bring the victim to safety, the person with one arm may be able to satisfy that objective even though he or she has not performed a conventional throwing assist. Always teach to the standard, but be aware that participants may modify how a skill is accomplished and still be able to meet the objective. Evaluate participants skills according to whether or not the objective was met.
Instructor Trainers Note: Instructors must perform skills to the standard as they demonstrate skills to participants in their courses.
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TOPIC: OBSERVING AND EVALUATING SKILL PERFORMANCE

Time: 15 minutes
Key Points:
To ensure that participants are able to perform skills effectively, you must Observe skill performance, identify errors promptly and provide corrective or positive feedback to help participants improve their skills. Encourage participants to continue practicing to improve their skills while minimizing interruptions. Evaluate participants for proper skill performance.
Activity: Refer instructor candidates to their Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructors Manual for an example of a skill chart that identies the critical steps for skill performance. Refer them to the Throwing Assist Skill Chart on page 2-45. Briey review the critical steps for skill performance of the throwing assist. Explain to instructor candidates that Swimming and Water Safety provides step-by-step instructions along with photographs for skill performance.
Key Points:
Understanding the objectives of each skill you teach, and why these objectives are important, will help you develop what is known as the critical eye for evaluating how well a participant performs a skill. Critical eye is the ability to observe skill performance and notice which steps of the skill are being done correctly and which are not. This allows you to provide appropriate and timely feedback to participants as they attempt to meet the objective of the skill or skills being learned. To develop a critical eye, you must rst have a complete understanding of the skill objectives. You must also learn to evaluate how different people are able to meet those objectives. Finally, you must learn how to provide positive or corrective feedback to help participants improve their skills.
TOPIC: ADMINISTERING THE FINAL WRITTEN EXAM

Time: 5 minutes
Key Points:
All participants must score at least 80 percent on the nal written exam to be eligible to be certied. Explain to instructor candidates that the Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructors Manual clearly identies when and how to administer the nal written exam.
Activity:
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Explain that the nal written exam is found in Appendix F of the Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructors Manual. Explain that for each course there is a nal written exam (including a version A and a version B of the exam), an exam answer sheet and exam answer keys.
TOPIC: CONDUCTING REVIEW COURSES AND CHALLENGES

Time: 15 minutes
Key Points:
The review courses and challenges allow eligible individuals to receive an American Red Cross certicate for Safety Training for Swim Coaches without participating in a full course. The options include the following: Review course (also known as a refresher course or recertication course): An abbreviated course that briey reviews course information and allows practice of knowledge and skills before testing with an instructor. Challenge (also known as a review challenge or challenge course): A competency testing of knowledge and skills, with no allowance for review or practice with an instructor. Written Exam Only Challenge: A competency testing of knowledge, with allowance of recognizing current certication and previous training.
Review Courses
Key Points:
Review courses are designed for participants with an ongoing need for certication. Because of previous training, they do not require a full course to regain the knowledge and skills needed for certication. Review courses offer participants the opportunity to review and practice skills before the nal written exam and skill evaluations. To be eligible to take the review course, the individual must have successfully completed an American Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches course or recognized equivalent course within the last 4 years. Proof of this prior training can be veried by showing an American Red Cross Universal Certicate indicating Safety Training for Swim Coaches. The Red Cross recognizes all Safety Training for Swim Coaches certications as valid for 3 years from the original completion date. However, individuals may participate in a review course up to 12 months after the expiration of their certicates. During the additional 12 months, the Red Cross considers the validity period of the certication expired. Individuals who do not have eligible certicates may not participate in a review course. They can only participate in a full course or a challenge.
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Challenges
Key Points:

The purpose of a challenge is to give individuals the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge and skills competency outside of a formal class setting. Participants have sole responsibility to prepare for the knowledge and skill evaluations. Anyone is eligible to participate in a challenge. Individuals who do not possess current American Red Cross certication in the appropriate course or courses may participate in a challenge only once. If they do not pass the challenge, they should be referred to the local Red Cross chapter for information on taking a full course. They should not be allowed to attempt a challenge again. Individuals who hold current American Red Cross certication in the course or courses they wish to challenge may do so as often as the challenges are available and their certicate remains valid. Upon successful completion of this instructor course, Safety Training for Swim Coaches instructors are eligible to offer review courses and challenges.
Written Exam Only Challenge

Key Points:
The purpose of a written exam only challenge is to give individuals who have previous training and current certication in eligible lifeguarding and water safety courses the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge competency outside of a formal class setting. The training consists only of the completion of the online written exam available on the USA Swimming Web site. Participants have sole responsibility to prepare for the knowledge evaluation (selfstudy). To be eligible for the written exam only challenge, an individual must have current American Red Cross certication in one of the following: Lifeguarding Waterfront Lifeguarding Waterpark Lifeguarding Shallow Water Attendant Basic Water Rescue Upon successfully completing and passing the online written exam, the individual will be sent a conrming e-mail from USA Swimming that they have successfully passed the written exam. The conrming e-mail and the current lifeguarding or Basic Water Rescue certicate must be presented to the local Red Cross chapter to receive an American Red Cross Universal Certicate indicating Safety Training for Swim Coaches. The completion date on the Safety Training for Swim Coaches certicate will be the same as the individuals current lifeguarding or Basic Water Rescue certicate and will expire on the same date.
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Activity: Explain to instructor candidates that guidance on conducting review courses and challenges is found in Appendix H of the Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructors Manual. Answer questions instructor candidates may have about review courses and challenges.
TOPIC: AMERICAN RED CROSS ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Time: 25 minutes
Instructor Trainers Note: Prior to this class session, it is strongly recommended that you meet with the local Red Cross chapters health and safety administrator. Review the administrative policies and procedures listed below and conrm that you are providing current and accurate information for the local Red Cross chapter. Consider inviting the administrator to conduct this section of the session. This would meet many of the chapter orientation requirements for instructor candidates. Activity: Remind instructor candidates that in the Fundamentals of Instructor Training course they learned about administrative terms and procedures used in Red Cross courses. Refer instructor candidates to Appendix A of the Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructors Manual or page 83 of the Fundamentals of Instructor Training Participants Manual for denitions. Explain that the following section is a review of denitions and provides information on local Red Cross chapter procedures.
Instructor Certication, Authorization and Reauthorization

Activity: Explain to instructor candidates that maintaining a Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructor authorization does not maintain a basic-level certication in Safety Training for Swim Coaches. To maintain basic-level certicates, a Safety Training for Swim Coaches instructor must participate in a basic-level full or review course or challenge taught by another instructor who is authorized to teach the Safety Training for Swim Coaches instructor course. Ask instructor candidates, What does it mean for an instructor to be certied?
Answer: Certied is the term used to describe the circumstance under which an instructor candidate meets all course prerequisites, successfully completes all course objectives and is issued a Red Cross instructor course completion certicate.
Ask instructor candidates, What does it mean for an instructor to be authorized?
Answer: An authorized individual has been accepted by a local Red Cross chapter to teach a Red Cross course in that chapters jurisdiction. To become authorized, the Health and Safety Services Instructor Authorization Certicate and the Instructor Agreement must be signed by the instructor and an ofcial from the chapter of authorization.
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Ask instructor candidates, Where is your chapter of authorization?
Answer: For most instructor candidates, the chapter of authorization is the chapter that is hosting the instructor course. It is the chapter that initially endorses an instructor, that maintains his or her records and that is responsible for reauthorizing an instructor. Instructor Trainers Note: Be sure that instructor candidates know the name and contact information of their chapter of authorization.
Ask instructor candidates, How does an instructor become reauthorized?
Answer: To become authorized again, an instructor must teach or co-teach at least one course during an authorization period. Instructors may also be periodically required to complete updates when the course is revised.
Ask instructor candidates, Which courses must you teach or co-teach to be reauthorized as a Safety Training for Swim Coaches instructor?
Answer: To become reauthorized as a Safety Training for Swim Coaches instructor, one must teach or co-teach a full Safety Training for Swim Coaches course, fast-track option, review course or challenge within the authorization period. Explain the local process by which new Health and Safety Services Instructor Authorization Certicates (C3005) are issued when an instructor is reauthorized. Remind instructor candidates that if they want to teach in another chapters jurisdiction, they must get extended authorization. Instructors must request and receive authorization from the local Red Cross chapter to teach within that chapters jurisdiction prior to teaching. Remind instructor candidates that an instructors authorization to teach within a Red Cross chapters jurisdiction can be withdrawn for due cause. Due cause generally means that the instructor does not abide by the standards, policies or procedures of the Red Cross and its programs or in some way abuses the position of an authorized Red Cross instructor.
Course Record Forms

Activity: Review with instructor candidates the information required on the Course Record, Course Record Addendum, Lifeguarding Activity Report and Aquatics Leader Activity Report, and how to complete them. Distribute sample forms to instructor candidates. Remind instructor candidates of local Red Cross chapter policies for turning in the forms. Review the criteria for assigning grades. Pass (P): The participant meets course objectives and successfully completes all the required skills and nal written exams, if applicable. Fail (F): The participant does not meet course objectives and/or does not successfully complete all the required skills and/or nal written exams and prefers not to be retested or does not pass a retest.
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Incomplete (INC): The participant is unable to complete the course because of certain circumstances, such as an illness or death in the family, and a plan is made for the participant to complete the training at another specied time. Audit (A): The participant is not attending the course with intent to receive a completion certicate. The participant, with approval from the instructor, is allowed to choose his or her own level of participation in the course. Participants must choose to audit a course prior to the beginning of the class.
Issuing Course Completion Certicates

Activity: Explain local Red Cross chapter procedures for issuing course completion certicates. Reinforce to instructor candidates that course completion certicates cannot be issued if the specic course curriculum was not followed as designed. Pass around a sample of a course certicate for instructor candidates to see. Explain the validity periods of certicates and point out the sections of the certicate that instructors are responsible or completing. Explain that course participants should contact their local Red Cross chapter or visit www.redcross.org/instructorscorner for more information on additional training opportunities.

Agreements and Administrative Information

Instructor Trainers Note: If all of the instructor candidates in this course will be authorized within the local chapters jurisdiction, consider expanding this section to meet the chapter orientation requirements as outlined in the Manual of Administrative Policies and Procedures (MAPP). If there are instructor candidates from outside the local chapters jurisdiction, remind them that they must contact their local Red Cross chapter for a local chapter orientation to become authorized to teach and to sign an Instructor Agreement. Activity:
Review local Red Cross chapter procedures relating to Instructor Agreements. Have each instructor candidate who is in the local chapters jurisdiction sign a copy of the Instructor Agreement. Authorized Provider Agreements and related fees (if applicable). Administrative and reporting requirements. Reservation of equipment and supplies. Reporting faulty equipment. The chapters point of contact.
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Additional Training Opportunities

Activity: Provide instructor candidates with information on other American Red Cross Health and Safety Services basic- and instructor-level courses. Provide instructor candidates with information on the local chapters courses in Volunteer Leadership, Disaster and Youth Services.
TOPIC: AMERICAN RED CROSS AWARDS

Time: 5 minutes
Key Points: The Certicate of Merit is the highest award given by the American Red Cross. It is awarded to a person who saves or sustains a human life using knowledge and skills learned in a Red Cross Health and Safety course. The Lifesaving Award for the Professional Rescuer is awarded to professional rescuers who save or sustain a life while on duty using knowledge and skills learned in a Red Cross Health and Safety course. For information on these and other awards, consult your local Red Cross chapter.
TOPIC: STAYING INFORMED

Time: 5 minutes
Instructor Trainers Note: If possible, set up a computer and connect to Instructors Corner at www.redcross.org/instructorscorner. Navigate through the different topics as you discuss them. This will add time to this session. Activity:
Explain to instructor candidates that the benets of registering and using the Red Cross Instructors Corner at www.redcross.org/instructorscorner include the following: Online resources. Learn about other Red Cross programs, such as First Aid and Preparedness, Aquatics and Caregiving. Link to the latest news about the Red Cross. Read electronic newsletters, such as SafetyNet and Red Cross Trainer. Exchange ideas with other instructors on the Instructors Corner forum. Instructor tools and teaching aids. Find convenient, downloadable resources and forms including electronic presentation tools, course outlines, instructor agreements, course evaluations, course codes, course fact sheets and more. Training supplies. Order training supplies online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and have Red Cross materials shipped directly to their location quickly and conveniently.
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Course records. Download course record forms and activity reports, complete them electronically and e-mail them back to their local chapters to get certicates quicker. Marketing and promotional materials. Download marketing tools to promote critical employee lifesaving courses and programs. Explain that instructors should sign up for Instructors Corner at www.redcross.org/instructorscorner and visit the site regularly for program information and updates. Provide information on other communications vehicles that the local Red Cross chapter uses, such as a newsletter or local chapter Web site. Information on other Red Cross Health and Safety programs, national disaster response efforts and blood collection is available at www.redcross.org.
TOPIC: PREPARATION FOR SESSION 2

Time: 5 minutes
Activity:

Answer any questions instructor candidates may have. Ask instructor candidates to come dressed in their swimsuits for the next session. Remind instructor candidates that they will be conducting their two practice-teaching assignments and will be taking the nal written exam in the next session.
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SESSION 2
Session Length 3 hours, 30 minutes Materials, Equipment and Supplies

DVD player and monitor Swimming and Diving DVD Record of Precourse Session Evaluation Results and Instructor Candidate Progress Log (Appendix 3) Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructor Course Final Written Exam and Answer Sheets (one for every instructor candidate; Appendix 8) Pens or pencils American Red Cross identication Reaching-assist equipment, such as reaching poles or shepherds crooks Throwing-assist equipment, such as ring buoys or throw bags Wading-assist equipment, such as rescue tubes or kick boards Instructor Course Evaluation Form (one for every instructor candidate; Appendix 9) American Red Cross Health and Safety Services Instructor Authorization Certicate (C3005) (one for every instructor candidate) Course Record and Course Record Addendum
TOPIC: REVIEW
Time: 5 minutes
Activity: Review key topics from Session 1 of the Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructor course. Answer questions instructor candidates may have.
TOPIC: PRACTICE-TEACHING ASSIGNMENT I

Time: 70 minutes
Instructor Trainers Note: In this assignment, instructor candidates conduct a lecturebased session using the instructors manual and DVD, if applicable. Each assignment includes presentation of key points, conducting activities, bridging to and showing the video segments (if applicable) and answering participants questions related to the topic.
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Activity:
Explain to instructor candidates that the practice-teaching assignment is a learning opportunity that can enhance their teaching performance by Observing the teaching style of others. Sharing ideas and experiences. Learning how to plan instruction to meet course objectives. Understanding participants learning differences. Reviewing peer- and instructor-trainer evaluations. Remind instructor candidates that during this assignment they must follow the lesson plan. They are to use the appropriate video segment to support their topic as directed in the outline, if applicable. Begin by having an instructor candidate conduct a practice-teaching assignment. Give each instructor candidate about 7 minutes to conduct the assignment, followed by about 5 minutes of self-, peer- and instructor-trainer evaluation. Facilitate the feedback and evaluation process by making comments focusing on correct performance and specic suggestions for improvement. The feedback and evaluation process includes a self-critique by the candidate, peer feedback and additional feedback and comments from you.
TOPIC: BREAK/PREPARATION FOR PRACTICE-TEACHING ASSIGNMENT II

Time: 10 minutes
Activity:
Have instructor candidates prepare for Practice-Teaching Assignment II. They should use this time to gather equipment, if appropriate, and take other steps to begin their assignments.
TOPIC: PRACTICE-TEACHING ASSIGNMENT II

Time: 90 minutes
Instructor Trainers Note: In this assignment, instructor candidates conduct a skill session for a water-based rescue using the instructors manual. Instructor candidates are expected to effectively and efciently set up and conduct the skill session, demonstrate the skill, lead participants through the skill and evaluate and provide feedback on participants skills. Activity: Remind instructor candidates that during this assignment they are to conduct a skill session for a water-based rescue. They are to direct the participants to move into position to begin the session and to conduct the session as directed in the instructors manual. They should also observe and evaluate skill performance and provide positive and corrective feedback. Begin by having an instructor candidate conduct a practice-teaching assignment.
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Each instructor candidate has 10 minutes to conduct the session, followed by 5 minutes of self-, peer- and instructor-trainer evaluation. Facilitate the feedback and evaluation process with comments focusing on correct performance and specic suggestions for improvement. The feedback and evaluation process includes a self-critique by the candidate, peer feedback and additional feedback and comments from you. Conclude the practice-teaching assignment with general comments for improving teaching.
TOPIC: BREAK
Time: 10 minutes
Activity:
Have instructor candidates change back into their clothes and prepare to take the nal written exam.
TOPIC: SAFETY TRAINING FOR SWIM COACHES INSTRUCTOR COURSE FINAL WRITTEN EXAM
Time: 15 minutes
Activity:

Distribute copies of the Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructor Course Final Written Exam and Answer Sheet (Appendix 8). Briey review the instructions. Tell instructor candidates to mark all answers with a pencil on the answer sheet, not on the exam, and to put away all notes and course materials during the exam. When instructor candidates have completed the exam, have them return their exams and answer sheets to you for grading. Refer to Appendix 8 for the answer key. Instructor candidates must correctly answer at least 80 percent of the questions on the nal written exam (12 correct answers out of 15 questions).
TOPIC: CLOSING
Time: 10 minutes
Activity: Congratulate successful instructor candidates, and issue each successful instructor candidate a completed, signed, original American Red Cross Health and Safety Services Instructor Authorization Certicate indicating Safety Training for Swim Coaches. Ask each instructor candidate to complete an Instructor Course Evaluation Form (Appendix 9) and return it to you before leaving. Complete the Course Record and Course Record Addendum, attach the instructor certicate copies and submit them as required to your local Red Cross chapter. Answer instructor candidates questions.
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Section C
Appendices
APPENDIX 1: ADMINISTRATIVE TERMS AND PROCEDURES
The following information has been condensed from the Health and Safety Services Manual of Administrative Policies and Procedures (MAPP) and is intended to dene commonly used American Red Cross terms. Contact your local Red Cross chapter for further clarication. AuditA course grade when the participant is not attending the course with the intent to receive a completion certicate. The participant, with approval from the instructor, is allowed to choose his or her own level of participation in the course. Individuals who are auditing a course should receive the same amount of attention and feedback from the instructor as individuals who wish to receive a course completion certicate. Audits should not be substituted for a Fail for a participant who attempts certication but is unable to pass the completion requirements. A participant who initially chooses to audit a course, but who then participates fully and meets all course objectives and prerequisites, may be issued a course completion certicate and a nal grade of Pass. AuthorizedA chapters endorsement of an instructor to teach within that chapters jurisdiction. An instructor is authorized if he or she is accepted by a local Red Cross chapter to teach a Red Cross course in that chapters jurisdiction. Documentation of authorization is provided by the authorizing chapter on the Health and Safety Services Instructor Authorization Certicate (C3005). Authorized ProviderAn outside company, organization or individual that provides Red Cross instructional programs as outlined in the signed Authorized Provider Agreement. Authorized Provider AgreementAn agreement between the Red Cross and an outside company, organization or individual that provides Red Cross instructional programs outlining the responsibilities of each party. Authorized Provider InstructorAn authorized instructor who teaches American Red Cross courses under the supervision of an authorized provider. (See also Authorized Provider) CerticateFormal recognition that an individual has passed an American Red Cross course of record. CertiedTerm used to describe the circumstance when a course participant passes an American Red Cross course and is issued a completion certicate. Code of ConductA code that all employees and volunteers of the American Red Cross, in delivering Red Cross services, shall meet. Every authorized American Red Cross instructor signs it, as part of the Instructor Agreement, and it serves as a general agreement between the instructor and the local Red Cross chapter.
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Co-TeachSharing full participation in course leadership and instruction with one or more coinstructors; also known as team teaching. Course of RecordA course taught, properly reported and accepted by the American Red Cross chapter in the jurisdiction where the course was conducted. Course Record (F6418R)A form that lists demographic information and is completed by an instructor and turned in within 10 working days after course completion to the local American Red Cross chapter in whose jurisdiction the course was taught. This record is used to document certicate issuance, instructor teaching activity and service activity for statistical reports. Course Record Addendum (F6418AR)A form that lists demographic information on participants and grades received for a course. Should be used in addition to the Course Record (F6418R). Extended AuthorizationPermission granted by a local American Red Cross chapter to an American Red Cross instructor from another jurisdiction to teach within that chapters jurisdiction. Instructors must request and receive extended authorization from the new chapter prior to teaching. Extended authorizations can be documented on the back of the Health and Safety Services Instructor Authorization Certicate (C3005). FailA course grade signifying that a participant has not passed ALL the required skills and/or written tests and prefers not to be retested or does not pass a retest. IncompleteA course grade signifying that a participant is unable to complete the course because of certain circumstances, such as illness or death in the family. An incomplete is given only when arrangements to complete the training have been made. InstructorA member of a select group of individuals authorized by the American Red Cross to teach American Red Cross basic-level courses and impart knowledge and skills consistent with American Red Cross policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Instructor AgreementA form to be signed by American Red Cross instructors before being authorized to teach an American Red Cross course. It explains the rights and responsibilities of both the instructor and the American Red Cross chapter of authorization. It also contains the Code of Conduct. Instructor AideAn individual who successfully completes instructor-aide training to help an instructor with a basic-level course. Instructor aides must work under an instructor that is actively teaching the course. Instructor aides assist instructors in clerical, supervisory, instructional and maintenance tasks, but they cannot evaluate participants or determine participant eligibility for certication. Instructor RecordA paper or electronic record containing general demographic information on an instructor, instructor trainer and his or her Red Cross teaching history, current authorizations/afliations, awards, etc. The specic types of information that constitute an instructor record are those found in the nationally supported electronic Learning Management System (LMS). Instructor Trainer (IT)A member of a select group of individuals who exemplify the qualities of the American Red Cross and serve as role models for instructors and other instructor trainers. ITs are authorized by the local American Red Cross chapter to teach American Red Cross Instructor courses and the Fundamentals of Instructor Training (FIT) course within that chapters jurisdiction. An IT often assists the local Red Cross chapter with training updates, recruitment or other leadership responsibilities.
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Minimum Enrollment for CoursesEach course must have enough participants to provide course participants with sufcient skill practice to accomplish the course objectives. PassA course grade signifying that a participant has successfully completed ALL required skills and written tests according to national standards. ReauthorizationTo become authorized again by teaching or co-teaching at least one course during an authorization period. A new Health and Safety Services Instructor Authorization Certicate (C3005) is issued upon reauthorization. SuspensionThe temporary withholding of an instructors authorization by a local Red Cross chapter while formal steps are undertaken to determine whether to continue or withdraw the instructors authorization. Transfer of AuthorizationThe action of a Red Cross chapter accepting an instructor, previously authorized by a different chapter, to be authorized to teach within the receiving chapters jurisdiction. As a result of the transfer of authorization, generally the receiving chapter becomes the instructors unit of authorization and the instructor is no longer authorized in the sending chapter. Unit of AuthorizationThe chapter that initially endorses an instructor maintains his or her records and is responsible for reauthorizing an instructor. VolunteerAn individual who, beyond the connes of paid employment and normal responsibilities, contributes time and service to the American Red Cross to assist in the accomplishment of its mission. Withdrawal of AuthorizationThe removal of an instructors authorization to teach within the American Red Cross chapters jurisdiction for due cause. Due cause generally means that the instructor does not or will not abide by the standards, policies or procedures of the American Red Cross organization and its programs or in some way abuses the position of an authorized American Red Cross instructor.
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APPENDIX 2: SAMPLE LETTER TO SAFETY TRAINING FOR SWIM COACHES INSTRUCTOR COURSE CANDIDATES
Dear Instructor Candidate: Thank you for enrolling in the American Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructor course. The course is 8 hours, which includes a precourse session of about 1 hour, 30 minutes. The schedule is as follows: Precourse Session, Date: Session 1, Date: Session 2, Date: Location: From: From: From: To: To: To:
To enroll in the Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructor course, you must Be at least 16 years of age before the last scheduled class session. Please bring a copy of your drivers license, birth certicate, state identication or passport with you to the precourse session. Have a Fundamentals of Instructor Training Certicate issued in the last 12 months or a current Health and Safety Services Instructor Authorization Certicate. Please bring a copy of one of these certicates to the precourse session. Successfully complete the precourse session, which includes a written exam.
The precourse session includes a written exam and an evaluation of water rescue skills based on the Safety Training for Swim Coaches course. The skills consist of the following:

Reaching assist with equipment Reaching assist without equipment from the deck Reaching assist without equipment from a position in the water Throwing assist Wading assist with equipment Hip and shoulder support Head splint technique Head and chin supportface-up Head and chin supportface-down
To be an effective Safety Training for Swim Coaches instructor, you must become completely familiar with the American Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructors Manual and other course materials and DVDs. You will be given practice-teaching assignments, which will give you experience in presenting information to course participants, conducting classes and evaluating skills. I look forward to having you as an instructor candidate in my class. Please contact your local Red Cross chapter if you have any questions or special needs that should be addressed prior to the start of the course. Sincerely, (Name) Instructor Trainer
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APPENDIX 3: RECORD OF PRECOURSE SESSION EVALUATION RESULTS AND INSTRUCTOR CANDIDATE PROGRESS LOG
Directions: Precourse Session Column To enroll in the American Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructor course, an individual must successfully complete all aspects of the precourse session. This includes the precourse written exam and basic water rescue skills. Use P (Pass) in the appropriate column if the instructor candidate is successful and use F (Fail) if the candidate is not successful. Instructor Course Column Only instructor candidates who successfully completed the precourse session should be included on this log. Rate each instructor candidate in the appropriate columns in the following ways: For each of the following practice-teaching assignments, use C (Competent) or NI (Needs Improvement). For the Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructor Course Final Written Exam, use P (Pass) if he or she passed with a minimum score of 80 percent or better. Use F (Fail) if he or she did not achieve a minimum grade of 80 percent. An instructor candidate must receive a C on all practice-teaching assignments and P on the nal written exam to be certied as an American Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches instructor.
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Instructor Trainer: _____________________________________________________________________________________ Date of Precourse Session: _______________________________________________________________________________ Date of Instructor Course: ______________________________________________________________________________ Location: _____________________________________________________________________________________________
Instructor Course Precourse Session
Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructor Course Final Written Exam Practice-Teaching Assignment II Practice-Teaching Assignment I Head and Chin SupportFace-Down Head and Chin SupportFace-Up Head Splint Technique Hip and Shoulder Support Wading Assist with Equipment Throwing Assist Reaching Assist without Equipment from a Position in the Water Reaching Assist without Equipment from the Deck Reaching Assist with Equipment Precourse Written Exam
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APPENDIX 4: PRECOURSE WRITTEN EXAM

Precourse Written Exam Answer Sheet Answer Key
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SAFETY TRAINING FOR SWIM COACHES INSTRUCTOR PRECOURSE WRITTEN EXAM

IMPORTANT: Read all instructions before beginning this exam. INSTRUCTIONS: Mark all answers in pencil on a separate answer sheet. Do not write on this exam. The questions on this exam are multiple choice. Read each question carefully. Then choose the best answer and ll in that circle on the answer sheet. If you wish to change an answer, erase your rst answer completely. Return this exam to your instructor when you are nished.
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XX.Why does the American Red Cross teach this course? a. To help people stay calm in emergencies. b. To help people make appropriate decisions when they are confronted with an emergency. c. To help people in an emergency keep a victims injuries from getting worse until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel arrive and take over. d. All of the above.
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XX. a b c
1. A coach has a legal duty to a. Avoid all activities that could be dened as risky or dangerous. b. Ensure that at least one parent is present at all practices and meets. c. Keep accurate records and reports that track the amount of yards athletes swim weekly. d. Properly condition an athlete and enforce rules and regulations. 2. As a coach, it would be most sensible to a. Allow athletes to frequently socialize at your house. b. Have personal meetings with athletes in the open or with the ofce door open. c. Spend time behind closed doors with a single athlete. d. Only share off color jokes with swimmers of the same gender. 3. When designing a workout plan, coaches should a. Encourage athletes to report any injury that persists for more than a week. b. Encourage athletes to train and compete as long as any pain is minor. c. Ensure all athletes follow the same training regime. d. Focus on correct technique to help prevent chronic and overuse injury.
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4. A coach should activate the emergency action plan when a. An assistant informs the coach that a swimmer is unconscious in the locker room. b. EMS personnel do not arrive on the scene. c. He or she must move an injured swimmer into the locker room. d. The lifeguards fail to provide assistance when a swimmer is unconscious. 5. For safety considerations, a coach should ensure that a. At least one individual present at swim practice is properly trained to handle emergencies. b. Feet-rst entries are used for meet warm-up only and not for swim practice warm-up. c. Swimmers are allowed to use the pools competitive diving facilities during the swim training session as long as a swim coach is present. d. The facility staff has sole responsibility to deal with anything unusual or dangerous, such as obstacles, hazards or unsafe equipment. 6. When determining how many swimmers can swim in each lane, the coach should consider a. Allowing swimmers to pick their own send-off intervals to space themselves in the lane. b. If swimmers need to be able to get to the wall and hold on for rest or instruction. c. The fact that younger swimmers take up more room in the lane than older swimmers. d. The water temperature and air quality. 7. Hyperventilation, or rapid, deep breathing, before prolonged underwater swimming is a. A fun activity to vary swim training. b. A good way to increase the amount of oxygen in the blood so the swimmer can hold his or her breath longer. c. Dangerous because the carbon dioxide level in the blood can drop to a point where the swimmer passes out before the brain signals it is time to breathe. d. Not dangerous because a person will instinctively come to the surface to breathe when carbon dioxide levels drop. 8. When teaching turns, a coach should have the swimmers a. Figure out the correct technique by trial and error. b. Keep their ankles and heels close to the wall. c. Learn the potential risks and injuries that are possible. d. Practice pushing off at different angles in shallow water. 9. Coaches should teach swimmers to a. Abort a poor racing start when it is in progress by doing a somersault, pulling up quickly or rolling to one side. b. Always use a head-rst entry during warm-up and enter from the designated starting end. c. Expect the water depth to be the same at all competition pools because it is required by law. d. Only use starting blocks when given permission to do so by the coach at practice or by a marshal at a swim meet.
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10. One of the benets of dryland training is that a. Athletes can complete part of the workout without your direct supervision. b. Dryland activities can be the same for all athletes regardless of age and ability. c. Dryland activities extend training time when pool time is limited. d. Dryland activities offer less structure and more fun for swimmers from time to time. 11. Warm-up procedures for a swim meet a. Are set by each coach for his or her swimmers. b. Are supervised solely by meet marshals. c. Require that all swimmers practice head-rst entries prior to the rst event of the meet. d. Should be the same as the procedures for practice. 12. To prepare for an open water swim, a coach should a. Have swimmers inform him or her of any natural or manmade hazards, such as rocks, piers or submerged objects. b. Have the swimmers complete several short swims in controlled areas before attempting a long swim. c. Strongly encourage swimmers to drink at least 64 ounces of water prior to an open water swim. d. Use boats or kayaks to accompany the swimmers only if there are 10 or more swimmers. 13. The clarity and quality of the pool water and a safe swimming environment is the responsibility of a. A meet marshal. b. Facility management. c. The coaching staff. d. The parents booster club. 14. It is advisable that a. Only battery-operated devices are used on the pool deck or near the water. b. DVD players and loudspeakers are connected to electrical outlets on the wall closest to the pool. c. The pool vacuum is connected to a power supply with a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) when using it while swimmers are present. d. Wires for the pace clocks are strung on the pool deck for the length of the pool. 15. In indoor pools a. Certain weather conditions, such as high wind and severe lightning, may affect swimmers. b. Fog and lightning are never hazards. c. Swim meets should continue regardless of outdoor weather conditions. d. Weather conditions do not affect swimmers as long as battery-powered devices are being used.
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16. Pool rules should a. Allow competitive swimmers to be in the water unsupervised because they are strong swimmers. b. Be enforced by the lifeguard, not the coach. c. Be followed by patrons, swimmers and coaches. d. Not apply to coaches as long as they are directly supervising the swimmers activities. 17. A proactive risk management program a. Is demonstrated by having lifeguards in the facility during all swim practices. b. Is the sole responsibility of facility management. c. Should contain details of your training program, specically of younger athletes. d. Shows intent and acts as evidence of responsible care. 18. In a life-threatening emergency involving a swimmer, a coach should a. Activate the facility emergency action plan and then proceed to help the swimmer. b. Determine whether or not the emergency is actually life threatening. c. Do nothing because he or she could be found negligent if he or she does something wrong. d. Focus attention on the other swimmers in the pool and assume the facility staff will deal with the emergency. 19. A coach should help a distressed swimmer when he or she a. Becomes exhausted and cannot continue to the wall. b. Does not receive assistance rst from other swimmers. c. Does not want to be a part of the team. d. Makes forward progress and can support him- or herself in the water. 20. If a swimmer has a head, neck or back injury a. Check whether a lifeguard is on duty before touching or moving the swimmer. b. Immediately move the swimmer to the deck and then use the head and chin support. c. Position the swimmer face-down at the surface of the water. d. Remove the swimmer from the water if the swimmer is breathing. 21. Hypothermia a. Can be suspected if the swimmers skin appears waxy, cold to the touch or discolored. b. Can be treated by getting the swimmer wet clothing and towels. c. Can be treated by wrapping the swimmer in dry clothing and towels. d. Occurs only when very cold temperatures cause the body to produce heat faster than it can be lost.
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22. If an athlete is sweating heavily and feeling nauseated due to the heat a. The athlete needs to be moved to a cool place, given small amounts of cool water to drink and monitored for changes closely. b. The athlete needs to switch to dryland training and be monitored for changes closely. c. This may be a sign of heat fatigue. d. This may be a sign of heat stroke. 23. To help an asthmatic swimmer manage his or her disease, a coach can a. Encourage the athlete to ignore the disease and symptoms for as long as possible. b. Incorporate longer structured warm-up and warm-down segments into practice and competition. c. Require the swimmer to provide weekly updates from his or her health-care provider to ensure practices are not making the condition worse. d. Work on the mental side of asthma by empowering the athlete to compete against other swimmers with asthma. 24. If a swimmer is having a seizure in the water a. Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number only if the swimmer is conscious. b. Get the swimmer out of the water immediately. c. Place the swimmer face-down on the deck and check for breathing during the seizure. d. Support the swimmer with the head above water until the seizure is over. 25. An example of swimming pain related to technique is a. Groin and knee pain caused by incorrect timing in the kicking action of the buttery. b. Hip pain related to kicking excessively during the breastroke. c. Neck and back pain related to looking down at the bottom rather than up in freestyle. d. Shoulder pain caused by dropping the elbow during the recovery phase of freestyle.
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APPENDIX 5: PRACTICE-TEACHING ASSIGNMENTS FORM

The practice-teaching assignments provide instructor candidates the opportunity to conduct activities from the basic-level course outline in a logical order. The instructor candidate becomes familiar with using the instructors manual, applicable video segments and instructional tools while teaching. Observable skills include facilitating discussion, demonstrating and evaluating water rescue skills and effectively managing skill sessions. Each instructor candidate should be allowed ample time to gather materials, equipment and supplies needed; organize the classroom according to the activity; and review the applicable pages in the instructors manual to conduct the assignment. Assign instructor candidates one practice-teaching assignment for each practice-teaching session. Instructor candidates should use the relevant parts of the instructors manual, DVDs and participant materials to prepare and conduct practice-teaching assignments. Instructor candidates may record their topics on the Practice-Teaching Assignment Sheet in Appendix 6 and/or on this appendix. Directions for conducting the practice-teaching assignments are in the lesson plans of this guide (pages 3133). Directions for instructor candidates are in Appendix 7, Practice-Teaching Feedback and Evaluation Form. Give instructor candidates copies of Appendix 6 so they will understand their roles when carrying out the practice-teaching assignments.
Practice-Teaching Assignment I
In Practice-Teaching Assignment I, each instructor candidate will conduct a lecture-based session using the instructors manual and DVDs, if applicable. Each assignment includes presenting key points, conducting activities, bridging to and showing the video segments (if applicable) and answering participants questions related to the topic. The participants material to support this assignment is throughout the Safety Training for Swim Coaches Supplement and Swimming and Water Safety. This information can be found in Section 2 (Lesson 1) of the Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructors Manual. 1. Guidelines for Responsible Coaching Assigned to: _______________________________________________________________________________ 2. Professional Conduct and Legal Responsibilities Assigned to: _______________________________________________________________________________ 3. Swim Practice Safety and Important Safety Considerations Assigned to: _______________________________________________________________________________ 4. Hypoxic Training and Hyperventilation Assigned to: _______________________________________________________________________________ 5. Head-First Entries and Racing Start Safety (The instructor candidate should begin his or her assignment by starting with the video segment rst (page 2-17 of their instructors manual). The instructor candidate should start the segment but then stop it after about 3 minutes so he or she can continue with the remaining key points in this topic.) Assigned to: _______________________________________________________________________________ 6. Medical Conditions in Swimmers Assigned to: _______________________________________________________________________________
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Practice-Teaching Assignment II
In Practice-Teaching Assignment II, each instructor candidate will conduct a water-based rescue using the instructors manual. Instructor candidates are expected to effectively and efciently set up and conduct the skill session, demonstrate the skill, lead participants through the skill and evaluate and provide feedback on the participants skills. The participants material to support this assignment is in Chapter 10 of Swimming and Water Safety. This information can be found in Section 2 (Lesson 2) of the Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructors Manual. 1. Reaching Assists with Equipment Assigned to: _______________________________________________________________________________ 2. Throwing Assists Assigned to: _______________________________________________________________________________ 3. Wading Assists with Equipment Assigned to: _______________________________________________________________________________ 4. Hip and Shoulder Support (Stabilizing the Head, Neck and Back) Assigned to: _______________________________________________________________________________ 5. Head Splint Technique (Stabilizing the Head, Neck and Back) Assigned to: _______________________________________________________________________________ 6. Head and Chin SupportFace-Up (Stabilizing the Head, Neck and Back) Assigned to: _______________________________________________________________________________
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APPENDIX 6: PRACTICE-TEACHING ASSIGNMENT SHEET

Name: _______________________________________________________________________________ Practice-Teaching Assignment I: _________________________________________________________ Practice-Teaching Assignment II: _________________________________________________________
During your practice-teaching assignments, you should follow the outlines in the instructors manual for your assigned practice-teaching topics. Be sure that you are familiar with the information on the DVDs and in the participants materials that are related to your topics. Be prepared to answer questions participants may have. The rst practice-teaching assignment will last about 7 minutes followed by about 5 minutes of selfevaluation and evaluation by your peers and the instructor trainer. The second practice-teaching assignment will last about 10 minutes, followed by about 5 minutes of self-evaluation and evaluation by your peers and the instructor trainer. In Practice-Teaching Assignment I, you will conduct a lecture-based session using the instructors manual and DVDs, if applicable. The participants material to support this assignment is throughout the Safety Training for Swim Coaches Supplement. This information can be found in Section 2, Lesson 1 of the Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructors Manual. You are expected to Present key points. Conduct activities. Bridge to and show any video segments, unless directed otherwise. Answer participants questions related to the topic. In Practice-Teaching Assignment II, you will conduct a skill session for a water-based rescue using the instructors manual. This assignment focuses on the material in Chapter 10 of Swimming and Water Safety. This information can be found in Section 2, Lesson 2 of the Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructors Manual. You are expected to Effectively and efciently set up and conduct the skill session as directed in the instructors manual. Prompt and coach participants as they acquire and improve their skills. Observe and evaluate participants skills. Provide positive and corrective feedback based on the participants skill performance.
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APPENDIX 7: PRACTICE-TEACHING FEEDBACK AND EVALUATION FORM

The following guidelines and form (see following page) provide a framework for giving and receiving feedback on practice-teaching assignments and copies are to be distributed to instructor candidates.
Practice-Teaching Guidelines
The skill of how to effectively give and receive appropriate feedback can be learned, with practice. The feedback you receive from other instructor candidates can help you develop new and improved teaching skills and become a better instructor. Practicing giving feedback makes you more aware of your own and others teaching styles. You will be giving and receiving feedback and will have an opportunity to assess your own teaching skills. When receiving feedback, listen carefully. If you do not understand the point being made, ask the person to explain more specically. When giving feedback on your own or another instructor candidates teaching session First, provide positive feedback. Offer comments about what was done well during the lesson. Next, discuss an aspect that could be improved, with a specic example of how to make it better. (This is called corrective feedback.) Use the topics listed on the following form as a guide for giving feedback to your peers. Remember that useful feedback Is evaluative rather than negative or judgmental. Reinforces positive aspects of the teaching session. Focuses on improving teaching skills. Is specic and concise. Takes into account the needs of both the receiver and giver. Is well-timed. Feedback will follow this order: 1. Presenters critique their own teaching session. 2. Other instructor candidates give feedback. 3. The instructor trainer gives feedback and summarizes.
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Practice-Teaching Feedback and Evaluation Form

Name:
Yes

No

The instructor candidate

1. Spoke loudly and clearly. 2. Made eye contact when speaking. 3. Followed the lesson plan. 4. Gave clear instructions so that participants knew what was expected of them. 5. Gave clear instructions on safety precautions before having participants participate in the skill session. 6. Referred participants to the manual and skill steps. 7. Effectively and efciently set up the skill session. 8. Effectively and efciently conducted the skill session. 9. Provided coaching or prompting as directed in the skill charts in the instructors manual. 10. Was able to answer questions asked by participants. 11. Noticed and corrected participants errors. 12. Provided positive reinforcement and corrective feedback at appropriate times. 13. Gave specic suggestions for correcting errors.
Comments
Other comments:
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APPENDIX 8: FINAL WRITTEN EXAM

Final Written Exam Answer Sheet Answer Key
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DO NOT WRITE ON THIS EXAM
SAFETY TRAINING FOR SWIM COACHES INSTRUCTOR COURSE FINAL WRITTEN EXAM
IMPORTANT: Read all instructions before beginning this exam. INSTRUCTIONS: Mark all answers in pencil on a separate answer sheet. Do not write on this exam. The questions on this exam are multiple choice. Read each question carefully. Then choose the best answer and ll in that circle on the answer sheet. If you wish to change an answer, erase your rst answer completely. Return this exam to your instructor when you are nished.
EXAMPLE
XX. Why does the American Red Cross teach this course? a. To help people stay calm in emergencies. b. To help people make appropriate decisions when they are confronted with an emergency. c. To help people in an emergency keep a victims injuries from getting worse until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel arrive and take over. d. All of the above.
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XX. a b c
1. Which certicate is issued after successful completion of the Safety Training for Swim Coaches course? a. Lifeguarding b. Safety Training for Swim Coaches c. Basic Water Rescue d. Sport Safety Training 2. To be reauthorized, a Safety Training for Swim Coaches instructor must a. Maintain basic-level certication in Safety Training for Swim Coaches. b. Maintain basic-level certication in Sport Safety Training. c. Teach at least one Safety Training for Swim Coaches course during the authorization period. d. Teach at least one Safety Training for Swim Coaches and Sport Safety training course during the authorization period. 3. Participants in the Safety Training for Swim Coaches course use the a. American Red Cross Sport Safety Training Participants Manual. b. American Red Cross Lifeguarding manual. c. American Red Cross Basic Water Rescue reference guide. d. American Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches Supplement and the Swimming and Water Safety manual.
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4. An Incomplete should be entered on a Course Record and Course Record Addendum only if a. A participant could not complete the course because of circumstances that prevented attendance and a plan is made for him or her to complete training at a specied time. b. The participant plans to take the course again at a later date. c. The instructor does not wish to give the participant a failing grade. d. The participant agrees to take Exam B after studying the materials more thoroughly. 5. Adapting a course means that a. Information can be added to and deleted from the course. b. Instructors can provide specic examples and place emphasis on topics within a course to address the needs of participants. c. Information can be deleted from a course. d. Instructors can combine several courses together to make one course. 6. An effective skill demonstration must a. Be clearly visible to all participants. b. Only be performed at rescue speed. c. Be shown from at least three different angles. d. Be shown at one angle so as not to confuse participants. 7. A Safety Training for Swim Coaches instructor must teach to the standard and a. Demonstrate skills to the objective. b. Demonstrate skills to the objective and test to the standard. c. Test head, neck and back injury skills to the standard and other skills to the objective. d. Test skills to the objective. 8. If a participant fails the nal written exam, which of the following steps should you take? a. Issue the participant a certicate as long as you review the correct answers with the participant. b. Offer the participant the opportunity to take an alternate form of the exam. c. Tell the participant that he or she cannot receive a certicate. d. Tell the participant to come back in 1 year and take the course again. 9. If a participant is having difculty performing required skills and you cannot correct the problems before the end of the course a. Ask the participant to leave the course. b. Check him or her off on the skills checklist if most of the skills were completed correctly. c. Counsel the participant and encourage him or her to enroll in another class at a later date. d. Give him or her a certicate but note the poor skill performance on the Course Record and Course Record Addendum or Lifeguarding Activity Report.
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10. To enroll in the Safety Training for Swim Coaches course a. There are no prerequisites. b. Participants must be 15 years of age on or before the nal scheduled session of the course. c. Participants must be 17 years of age on or before the nal scheduled session of the course. d. Participants must have an American Red Cross Level IV swimming ability. 11. The times recommended in the course outline and lesson plan for the Safety Training for Swim Coaches course are based on a. 6 participants per instructor. b. 10 participants per instructor. c. 12 participants per instructor. d. 18 participants per instructor. 12. The validity period for the Safety Training for Swim Coaches certicate is a. 1 year. b. 2 years. c. 3 years. d. Indenite. 13. Feedback is important because it a. Compares the performance of participants. b. Lets the participants know how they are progressing. c. Is practice for real-life situations. d. Reduces classroom tensions. 14. Which of the following is a principle of effective feedback? a. Comment on the entire performance at one time. b. Be judgmental. c. Focus on specic segments of the performance. d. Involve the participants personality in your remarks. 15. To successfully complete the Safety Training for Swim Coaches course a. There are no requirements for successful completion. b. Participants must demonstrate competency in all required skills and activities and correctly answer at least 70 percent of the questions on the nal written exam. c. Participants must attend all class sessions and correctly answer at least 80 percent of the questions on the nal written exam. d. Participants must attend all class sessions, demonstrate competency in all required skills and activities and correctly answer at least 80 percent of the questions on the nal written exam.
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Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructor Course Final Written Exam Answer Sheet
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
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APPENDIX 9: INSTRUCTOR COURSE EVALUATION FORM

A course evaluation form for instructor candidates is on the following page. This form is designed to measure participant satisfaction with the Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructor course and will provide useful feedback about instruction, course materials and other course aspects from the perspective of the participant. You can use the feedback to evaluate and improve the way you teach this course. This form may also provide useful feedback to your local Red Cross chapter. Before using the form, check with your chapter to see if it has a particular system for the use of such forms. For example, there may be guidelines covering How often to use the forms. How to handle logistics (such as making copies of the forms). Whether to add chapter-specic questions to the forms (space for adding questions is available). What to do with the forms after completing them.
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COURSE EVALUATION FORM FOR INSTRUCTOR CANDIDATES Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructor Course
Thank you for participating in the American Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructor course. We would like to give you an opportunity to tell us what you thought about the course. Your honest responses will help us improve the training. This survey is completely voluntary and anonymous; please do not write your name on the survey. We greatly appreciate your feedback.
Date of Training: _____________________________________________________________________ Instructor Trainers Name: ____________________________________________________________

Strongly Disagree 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Strongly Agree 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Not Sure NS NS NS NS NS NS NS
Circle only one response. 1. The facility was adequate for the training. 2. The training time was convenient for me. 3. The instructor trainer was well prepared. 4. The instructor trainer presented information clearly. 5. The instructor trainer was able to answer my questions. 6. The training on how to use the course materials was helpful. 7. The feedback I received from other instructor candidates during the practice-teaching assignments was helpful. 8. The feedback I received from the instructor trainer during practiceteaching assignments was helpful. 9. I believe the Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructors Manual will be useful to me in teaching this course. 10. Based on the training, I feel prepared to assess participants skills. 11. Based on the training, I feel prepared to teach the Safety Training for Swim Coaches course. 12. I was satised with this course.
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13. Please elaborate on any statements in the previous section for which you circled Strongly Disagree or Disagree.
14. What was the most useful part of this course for you? Why?
15. What was the least useful part of this course for you? Why?
The information in the following section helps us to know more about the people we reach with our education. This section is completely voluntary and anonymous. Gender: Female_____ Male_____ Age: _____ years Ethnicity: Mark all that apply.
African American Asian/Pacic Islander Hispanic/Latino (including Mexican or South or Central American heritage) Native American/Alaska Native White (Non-Hispanic) Other, including multi-ethnic
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TOPIC: FACILITATING DISCUSSIONS AND TASK GROUPS

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TOPIC: AMERICAN RED CROSS ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

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