Lifeguard Instructor - November 8th and 9th

🛟 American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Course

📘 Course Overview

The American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Course is designed to train experienced lifeguards to become certified instructors capable of teaching the Red Cross Lifeguarding program. Participants will learn how to deliver high-quality instruction in lifeguarding, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers, and First Aid, using a blend of online and in-person training methods.

🎯 Course Objectives

By the end of the course, instructor candidates will be able to:

• Teach and evaluate skills in basic-level Lifeguarding courses

• Use Red Cross training materials and resources effectively

• Conduct skill assessments and manage classroom and poolside instruction

• Promote safety and professionalism in aquatic environments

✅ Prerequisites

To enroll, candidates must:

• Be at least 17 years old by the final session

• Hold a current American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification (including Deep Water), with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid

• Complete the online portion of the course before attending the in-person sessions

• Successfully pass a prerequisite skills assessment, including:

  • Entry and swimming approach

  • Surface dive (7–10 feet)

  • Passive submerged rescue

  • Rapid extrication with assistance

  • Rapid assessment and single-rescuer CPR (3 minutes)

⏱ Course Format & Duration

• Blended Learning: Includes a 2-hour online module and 16 hours of in-person instruction led by a certified Instructor Trainer

• In-Person Sessions: Cover teaching techniques, skill demonstrations, and evaluation methods

📦 Required Materials

Participants must obtain and review:

• Lifeguarding Instructor’s Manual (print version required for in-person sessions)

• Lifeguarding Manual (digital or print)

• Lifeguarding Course Presentation materials and videos

🧠 Certification

Upon successful completion, candidates receive a 2-year American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification, qualifying them to teach Lifeguarding, Shallow Water Lifeguarding, and Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding courses