Lifeguard Instructor Course

Dates: Mar 3-5, 2023
Times (CST): 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Cost: $595

The primary purpose of the American Red Cross Basic Lifeguarding Instructor Course is to train instructors to teach the basic-level American Red Cross Lifeguarding Courses, in addition to the following:  Red Cross Lifeguarding, Shallow Water Lifeguarding, Waterfront Skills, Waterpark Skills, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers, Administering Emergency Oxygen and Bloodborne Pathogens Training: Preventing Disease Transmission courses and/or modules. Instructor candidates will also become familiar with Junior Lifeguarding, Lifeguard Management, Safety Training for Swim Coaches and Basic Water Rescue.

*Prerequisites:

• Be at least 17 years old on the last day of the instructor course.
• Possesses a current basic-level certification in Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED
• Has successfully completed the online Introduction to the Lifeguarding Instructor Course prior to the precourse skills session.
• Has obtained all instructor and participant materials before entering the first session of the instructor course. Materials consist of:
  • American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor’s Manual (print)
  • Lifeguarding course presentation and/or DVD
  • American Red Cross Lifeguarding Manual (print or digital)
• Has successfully completed the precourse skills session.