WSI - Water Safety Instructor Instructor Duties and Professionalism Questions and Answers

Question 1

A Water Safety Instructor is supervising their class as they practice kicking with kickboards.
The instructor decides to sit at the edge of the pool and check messages on their personal cell phone, believing the class is safe.
This action is unprofessional primarily because it demonstrates a lack of:

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Vigilant supervision and student engagement.

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Knowledge of the facility's rules.

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Skill in stroke mechanics.

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Proper lesson planning.

Question 2

A parent confronts a WSI after class, loudly expressing frustration that their child did not pass to the next level. Which of the following is the most professional initial response?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge the parent's frustration, ask to speak with them privately, and refer to the specific skill requirements the child has not yet met.

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Suggest the parent take the issue to the aquatic director if they disagree.

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Explain the child's skill deficiencies in front of the other parents to validate the decision.

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Tell the parent that every child learns at a different pace and they should be more patient.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of maintaining accurate course records, including attendance sheets and skill checklists?

Accepted Answer

To provide a legal record of participation and skill progression in case of an incident.

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To determine how much to charge each participant for the course.

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To share with other instructors so they can compare class performance.

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To fulfill a requirement that is optional for most aquatic facilities.

Question 4

The 'standard of care' for a Water Safety Instructor is best defined as:

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The degree of care that a reasonably prudent and competent instructor would exercise under similar circumstances.

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The requirement to guarantee that every student passes the course.

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The level of care and supervision that is average for the specific aquatic facility.

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The set of skills outlined in the highest level of the Learn-to-Swim program.

Question 5

Which of the following is an essential professional duty for maintaining an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification in good standing?

Accepted Answer

Teaching or co-teaching at least one course of record and completing the required recertification assessment before expiration.

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Competing in a local swim meet annually to demonstrate skill.

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Teaching at least one class in every level of the Learn-to-Swim program each year.

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Subscribing to a professional swimming magazine.

Question 6

A new facility policy prohibits parents from being on the pool deck during lessons. A parent insists on staying, stating they are worried about their child's safety. What is the WSI's most appropriate course of action?

Accepted Answer

Politely but firmly explain the new policy, state the safety reasons behind it, and direct them to the designated viewing area.

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Allow the parent to stay for this one lesson to avoid a conflict.

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Ignore the parent and begin the lesson, assuming they will eventually leave.

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Tell the parent that if they do not leave, their child will be removed from the class.