Instructor Classes

Purpose:
Instructor candidates will train to teach water safety, including the basic water rescue course, six levels of the Learn to Swim Program and Parent/Child Aquatics.

Prerequisites:
Must be at least 16 years of age by the last scheduled session of the instructor course. Successfully complete the precourse session.

Learning Objectives:Read more

Purpose:
To train instructor candidates to teach basic-level Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, Bloodborne Pathogens and Basic Water Rescue courses. Instructor candidates also will become familiar with GuardStart and the Water Safety Presentations.

Prerequisites:
Must be at least 17 years of age by the last scheduled session of the instructor course.
Successfully complete the precourse session.

Learning Objectives:
*Teach courses in a manner that helps participants stay engaged in the learning process.
*Demonstrate skills at an appropriate level of performance.
*Maintain complete and accurate records and reports.
*Plan, organize and conduct the courses and presentations in the Lifeguarding program.
*Monitor participants' practice and provide corrective feedback and encouragement consistend with the critical skill performance steps.

Length:
26 hours (including precourse session)

Certificate Issued:
Lifeguard Instructor Authorization valid for 2 calendar years

Date:
Fundamental of Instructor Training (required)
May 22, 12:00pm-5:00pm

Lifeguard Instructor Course
Every Monday/Wednesday/Friday
Beginning Monday, May 17 and ending Friday, June 4
4:00pm-7:00pmRead more

Fundamentals of Instructor Training

This self-study course introduces Instructor Candidates to the history, structure and activities of the American Red Cross. It will prepare you to teach American Red Cross specialty courses to diverse populations. It will also introduce the policies and procedures of the American Red Cross to ensure course consistency, quality and appropriate record reporting.
This course is a requirement that must be completed before receiving Instructor Certification.Read more