The purpose of the instructor course is to train instructor candidates to teach the 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
Prereq:
Be at least 17 years old on or before the last day of
the instructor course.
■ Possess one of the following:
�� A current American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED.
�� A current American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid and either an American Red Cross certificate for CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer or an American Red Cross certificate for CPR/AED for Lifeguards.
�� An equivalent certificate from another organization.
■ Successfully complete the online Orientation to the Red Cross.
■ Successfully complete the online Orientation to the Lifeguarding course.
■ Successfully complete the online Lifeguarding Instructor Precourse Exam (80 percent or better).
■ Successfully complete the Precourse Session.
■ Obtain the Lifeguarding Instructor’s Manual and Lifeguarding Manual after you have successfully completed the Precourse Session.
