Instructor Certification Adult Learn to Swim
U.S. Masters Swimming is hosting a USMS ALTS instructor certification course on Sunday, May 31, in Philadelphia.
Sunday, May 31
Check-in: 7:30-8 a.m.
Classroom instruction: 8 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Lunch: 12 p.m.*
In-water pool instruction: 2-4 p.m.
*Lunch will be provided by USMS. Please note that most of the lunches are sandwich-based and do not always include a vegetarian option or recognize dietary restrictions and food allergies. If you have food restrictions, please feel free to bring along something that will accommodate your needs.
Location of classroom instruction
Sheraton Great Valley Hotel
707 E. Lancaster Ave.
Frazer, PA 19355
Location of pool instruction
Malvern Prep pool
418 South Warren Avenue
Malvern, PA 19355
Instructor
Ruthy Vesler is a lead USMS-certified Adult Learn-to-Swim instructor and a Level 3 USMS-certified Masters coach. She has more than 20 years of coaching experience working with athletes of all ages, levels, and abilities. She is a high school All-American and five-time NCAA DIII All-American in swimming. Ruthy is a former professional triathlete and professional stand up paddleboard racer. She also holds coaching certifications from USA Swimming, American Canoe Association, CrossFit, Aquatic Exercise Association, and the American Council on Exercise. She works with athletes one-on-one and in groups.
ALTS Prerequisites
You must be a current USMS member to participate in the course and receive USMS ALTS Instructor certification. You must be able to perform the following five water-competency skills:
ALTS certification course registrations are non-refundable and non-transferrable to another individual. However, you may transfer your registration to a course at an alternate date and location. Questions, please email Holly Neumann at hneumann@usmastersswimming.org.
Registration closed on Wednesday, March 25, 2020.