Course Overview
The Lifeguarding Instructor course prepares instructor candidates to teach American Red Cross Lifeguarding courses. Candidates learn to plan and deliver effective training sessions, evaluate participant skills, and manage course administration using Red Cross program materials.
Prerequisites
- Minimum age of 17 by the last day of the course.
- Possess a current basic-level certification in American Red Cross Lifeguarding Including Deep Water with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid.
- Obtain instructor and participant course materials before starting the course.
- Successfully complete the online session of the Lifeguarding Instructor course prior to the precourse session.
- Successfully complete the prerequisite skill assessment scenario.
Course Format and Length
This is a blended learning course consisting of an online session completed independently, followed by instructor-led classroom and in-water sessions.
- Online session: approximately 2 hours to complete.
- In-person sessions, including the precourse, include 16 hours of instruction time. This does not include breaks or transitions.
Upon successful completion, participants earn the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor certification.
Course Materials
Lifeguarding Instructor candidates should obtain and review the following r.24 materials before attending:
- Lifeguarding Instructor's Manual.
- Lifeguarding Instructor's Deck Book.
- Lifeguarding Manual, digital or print.
- Lifeguarding course videos.
- Lifeguarding Course Presentation for Instructor-Led Training.
What You Will Learn
- How to teach and evaluate Red Cross Lifeguarding course participants.