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BECOME A LICENSED
S’WET™ SILVER INSTRUCTOR

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S’WET™ SILVER is our newest Structured Water Exercise Training program specially designed for active older adults.

The S’WET™ Silver Instructor Training is a specialized certification designed for aquatic fitness professionals eager to serve aging athletes, active older adults and participants seeking a balanced, full body workout. This comprehensive training focuses on Lower Intensity Interval Training (LIIT), integrating functional fitness, joint mobility, and exercises that support activities of daily living.

 

Through interactive lectures, hands-on demonstrations, and in-pool practice, you’ll master the skills to design adaptable workouts that promote strength, balance, mobility, and mindful movement. For the first time, S’WET™ Silver introduces dual-depth programming, enabling instructors to seamlessly teach in both shallow and deep water to meet diverse client needs.

 

As a certified S’WET™ Silver Instructor, you’ll be equipped to deliver engaging, results-focused classes that embody the S’WET™ philosophy of lifelong fitness. Empower your participants to stay active, resilient, and strong at every stage of life while elevating your impact in the aquatic fitness industry.

WHAT YOU'LL GET: Upon completion of this instructor training, you will be able to:

 

  • Teach safe, effective and challenging aquatic fitness classes that integrate our S’WET™ philosophy and approach to water workouts into more traditional aqua fitness disciplines.

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  • Associate yourself with a leading brand in the aquatic fitness industry with a one-year license to use the S’WET™ name and logo on your class schedules to market your business.

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  • Receive a Certificate of Completion valid for one year with the option to renew annually.

 

PLUS...

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  • Gain digital access to our subscription-based S’WET™ SQUAD instructor network which allows subscribers to stream video and audio workouts, review detailed instructional guides and presentations, as well as access to exclusive  members-only content.

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  • Receive updated videos included with SQUAD membership to keep your workouts fresh!

 

  • Attend Virtual Meetings with Jenni Lynn Patterson LaCour and her team to continue your education and provide additional coaching techniques and assistance...

 

  • ...and so much more you'll have to attend to find out!

 

CEC DETAILS: AEA: 7.0, AFAA: 7.0, NASM: 0.7, ACE: 0.70, ACE Professional Conduct and Ethics: 0.10

WHAT YOU'LL NEED / PREREQUISITES:

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** PLEASE REVIEW THE BELOW  BEFORE YOU REGISTER **

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While we encourage everyone to join us in the pool, this Instructor Training is designed specifically for qualified aquatic fitness instructors with at least 6-months of previous teaching experience. The training program requires a base-line education and understanding of the properties and principles behind aquatic fitness, as well as a firm grasp of the terminology and general exercises used to design a safe and effective workout.

 

We highly encourage you be educated and certified by an accredited aquatic fitness body like the AEA, SCW, Wave Makers, or US Water Fitness, and retain AFAA/ACE/ACSM/NASM as a base with aqua continuing education. Note: You DO NOT have to be current with these certifications, so long as you have previously been trained.

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Additional Requirements:

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  • Must be at least 18 years old to become certified or host an instruction program

  • Must be CPR/AED Certified​

  • Must have minimum 6 months prior aquatic fitness teaching experience

  • Must possess a level of fitness to teach a one hour high-energy class on land (deck) and in water

  • Must obtain/maintain your own general or professional liability/insurance policy if not already covered by your facility or gym.

  • You must also be passionate about our mission to change the perception of aquatic fitness.

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If you have any questions about your ability to participate in the S’WET™ SILVER Instructor Training, please email us at SWETCERT@gmail.com.

CROSSOVER

TRAINING

If you're a certified land-based instructor looking to dive into an aquatic fitness career, or a host site offering a weekend of education in an effort to raise up new instructors, you may join us for S'WET™ SILVER after attending our Turf to Surf workshop, a SPLASH course into water fitness.

Q: WHAT IS S'WET™ SILVER? A: S’WET™ SILVER s a specialized certification designed for aquatic fitness professionals eager to serve aging athletes, active older adults and participants seeking a balanced, full body workout. This comprehensive training focuses on Lower Intensity Interval Training (LIIT), integrating functional fitness, joint mobility, and exercises that support activities of daily living. Developed by industry experts, Jenni Lynn Patterson-LaCour & Katy Coffey, S’WET™ SILVER will elevate your aquatic fitness programming to the next level.

Q: WHO IS S'WET™? A: The S’WET™ SQUAD is a community of passionate aquatic fitness instructors committed to changing the perception of water workouts to bring more people of all ages and experience levels to the pool.

Q: WHO CAN BECOME CERTIFIED? A: Please review our list or prerequisites above for this program. In addition to being a qualified water fitness instructor with previous experience teaching, you must also be passionate about our mission to change the perception of aquatic fitness. To become certified, you must understand the properties and qualities of water, as this is the main tool used in the S’WET™ program.

Q: WHAT TYPE OF EQUIPMENT DO I NEED TO PARTICIPATE? A: For this program, access to noodles and hand buoys are required. Flotation belts are optional for deep-water participants. We understand every pool and facility is different and we will teach you how to use the equipment available at your facility -- hand buoys, noodles, kickboards, webbed gloves, etc.

Q: CAN I HOST A S'WET™ SILVER CERT AT MY FACILITY? A: YES!!! We would love to bring the S’WET™ SILVER Instructor Training to your facility. Our schedule is filling up fast, so please contact us for details on pricing, availability and needs. In addition to the pool details listed below, hosts will need access to a large enough classroom or open meeting space for up to six hours. You will also need access to at least 2-hours of pool-time - a minimum of one hour time slot in the morning and one hour in afternoon. Hosting facility must also have a workable A/V system and access to a presentation room. If you have any questions about your ability to host, please email us at SWETCERT@gmail.com.

Q: WHAT DOES MY FACILITY NEED TO OFFER A S'WET™ SILVER CLASS? A: Facilities will need the following conditions in order to offer an official S’WET™ SILVER class: Access to a shallow and/or deep water pool (with a min of 6-feet) with temperatures set between 82-86 degrees. You will also need a minimum of 10 square feet per participant without touching the floor and access to the wall or lane divider.

Q: WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH MY S'WET™ SILVER CERT? A: Upon completion of this instructor training, you will be able to: Teach safe, effective and challenging deep water aquatic fitness classes that integrate the S’WET™ formula specifically focused on suspended work Utilize and understand various equipment options designed specifically for dual depth water exercise Gain digital access to our subscription-based S’WET™ SQUAD instructor network online which allows members to stream deep water related video workouts, review instructional guides and presentations, as well as access to exclusive members-only content Associate yourself with a leading brand in the aquatic fitness industry with a one-year license to use the S’WET™ SILVER name and logo on your class schedules to market your business Attend One-on-One and Virtual Meetings with Jenni Lynn Patterson LaCour and the SQUAD team to continue your education and provide additional coaching techniques and assistance Build your own S’WET™ Instructor Page to advertise your classes and workshops Access to exclusive discounts on future Jenni Lynn Fitness instructor trainings, workshops and affiliate products and equipment Receive branding assistance to help you corner your own market and establish yourself as an in-demand instructor Receive a Certificate of Completion valid for one year with the option to renew annually by taking another S'WET™ cert or by renewing your paid S'WET™ SQUAD subscription CEC's Included: AEA: 7.0, AFAA: 7.0, NASM: 0.7, ACE: 0.70, ACE Professional Conduct and Ethics: 0.10

Q: HOW LONG DOES THE S'WET™ CERT REMAIN ACTIVE? A: S’WET™ and S’WET by Jenni Lynn Fitness™ is a trademarked program, and your certificate will provide you with a one-year license to use the name and logo as part of your class schedules and marketing, as well as links to our site with an instructor page showing your classes. At the end of your first year, if you are not an active member of the S’WET™ SQUAD network, you will be given the option to renew your license through continuing your education by attending another S'WET™-branded instructor training, repeating the original certificate or paying a flat annual renewal fee.

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