Lifeguard Instructor Training

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: May 16-June 6 M/W/F 4-7pm
Registration Deadline: Sunday, May 15th

October 17-November 4 M/W/F 5-8pm
Registration deadline: Sunday, October 16

Cost:
$100

Location:
Boilermaker Aquatic Center
AQUA Classroom 5-8pm
South Comp Lanes 6:30pm-8pm

For more information or to register, please contact:
Chris Crume
Assistant Director-Aquatics
Boilermaker Aquatic Center
Division of Recreational Sports
Purdue University
765-496-9663
ccrume@purdue.edu