Lifeguarding Instructor
In-Person & Hybrid
Overview
The primary purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor r.24 Course is to train instructors to teach the basic-level American Red Cross Lifeguarding courses. These include: 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.
Course Delivery
100% in-person training is offered for groups, crews, teams, offices, etc. Contact us to discuss the goals and outcomes of this training and book a course!
Hybrid training combines a virtual lecture-based portion (always led by a live Expedition School instructor) with an in-person skills checkoff.
What You’ll Learn
Course Topics
- Polish of lifeguarding/CPR/AED skills
- How to plan for, organize, teach, and train basic-level lifeguarding courses
- Participant needs and considerations
- Proper site selection
- Introduction and familiarization of teaching materials and resources
- Learning styles & pedagogical styles
- How to teach Lifeguarding
- Administering final written and practical exams
- Entering and closing course records
- Shallow Water Lifeguarding
- Waterfront & Waterpark Skills
- CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers
- Administering Emergency Oxygen and Bloodborne Pathogens Training
- Introduction to Junior Lifeguarding, Lifeguard Management, Safety Training for Swim Coaches, and Basic Water Rescue
Course Materials
Upon registration, students will receive a welcome packet from The Expedition School. This will detail the specifics of the course, including course handouts, manuals, and video supplements. Students are responsible for bringing their course materials to every class.
What to Bring
Hybrid:
- Internet-connected device with sufficient bandwidth to accommodate virtual learning platform
- Distraction-free & noise-free environment
In-person:
- Downloaded course materials on your laptop or mobile device
- Digital method of taking notes (pen and paper provided)
- Hydration System + Snacks and/or Meal(s)
- Appropriate cloth face covering or face mask
- Alcohol based sanitizer solution to disinfect surfaces and hands
- Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses
- Extra set of contact lenses (or your glasses)
- Weather appropriate clothing
- Any pertinent personal current medication(s) (epi pen, bronchodilator, anti-seizure medication, etc.)
What to Wear
- Comfortable, competitive style swimsuit or board shorts
- Weather appropriate clothing and footwear
- Appropriate cloth face covering or face mask
- Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses
Certification
- American Red Cross Lifeguard r.24, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid Certification
- American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification r.24
- Valid for 2 years
$595.00
Details
Intermediate/Advanced
24 hours
Updated: 1/1/2024
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 precourse skills session.
Private Course
$695 per student; Minimum of 6 for course to make. Contact us for more details.
New Offering!
TES Membership
TES Membership
TES Membership
New for 2024, we are now offering the ability to maintain and recertify through a recurring continuing education membership plan with The Expedition School.
Access to Any CE Course of Choice
$35/Course
- Great option for students to try out our CE Courses!
- Classes are no more than 1 hour in length
- Registration for 1 class pass grants entry to any of our CE Courses
- Access to same class materials that members receive
- Single classes will credit towards a future Expedition School Membership
Access to Unlimited CE Courses For 1 Year
$120/Year
- CE Courses are no more than 1 hour in length
- Designed to serve as continuing education for recertifying students
- Students may choose which courses they attend
- CE Requirements provided for students to track progress
- Full recertification upon completion of all CE Requirements
Access to Unlimited CE Courses For 2 Years
$199/2 Years
- Access to CE Courses for full length of certification period
- 2 year CE plan ensures retention of knowledge and skills
- Courses scheduled at various days and times throughout the week
- Student handouts allow review of material post class
- Full recertification upon completion of all CE Requirements