COURSE OBJECTIVES:

The purpose of the Lifeguarding Instructor Course is to train instructor candidates to teach the courses in the American Red Cross Lifeguarding program, including in-water rescue skills and the skills of First Aid, CPR, AED and obstructed airway.

PREREQUISITES:

• Must be at least 17 years of age
• Possess a current American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certificate
• Successfully complete the online Introduction to the Lifeguarding Instructor Course
• Obtain all instructor and participant materials before the first session

○ American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor’s Manual (print)

○ Lifeguarding course presentation or DVD

○ American Red Cross Lifeguarding Manual (print or digital)

○ Purchase through www.redcrosslearningcenter.org

• Successfully complete the pre-course skills session

○ Skills assessment are based on Lifeguarding Final Skills assessment