Progressive Swimming Instructor for NYS Children's Camps

Fact Sheet – January 2013

A progressive swimming instructor is required to assess the swimming ability of each camper prior to allowing the child to participate in aquatic activities.

The following courses meet the certification requirements as specified in Section 7-2.5(f) of Subpart 7-2 the New York State Sanitary Code.

Provider Certification Title
Code Standard
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
Acceptable Equivalent Courses
Boy Scouts of America Aquatics Instructor, BSA
Cub Scout Aquatics Supervisor, BSA
Canadian Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
YMCA Special Population Swimming Instructor
Swim Lessons - Preschool Instructor
Swim Lessons - Parent/Child Instructor
Swim Lessons - Youth/Adult Instructor Level 1
Swim Lessons - Youth/Adult Instructor Level 2
YMCA Basic Swim Instructor
YMCA Swim Lessons Instructor

A progressive swimming instructor may not perform lifeguard duties unless currently certified as a qualified lifeguard (see Aquatic Certifications fact sheet) and the individual is not concurrently performing instructional duties.

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