Lifeguard Instructor Course
Description
Become an American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor!

Participants will gain the knowledge and skills to teach the basic-level courses in the American Red Cross Lifeguarding program.

This is a blended learning course - registrants will be sent a link to an online classroom portion that MUST be completed before the in-person portion of the course. (approximately 7 hours or eLearning) Participants who fail to complete the online portion before the in-person training will NOT be allowed to participate and will not be refunded.

Participants must be able to complete the prerequisites before signing up for the class. Attendance through all training days is required to earn the certification - participants cannot miss a day or portions of a day(s).

Course Prerequisites
  • Be at least 17 years old on or before the final scheduled session of the Lifeguarding Instructor course.
  • Possess a current basic-level certification in American Red Cross Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid. (Note: r.17 Lifeguarding certification accepted) Copy must be provided before start of course.
  • Obtain instructor and participant course materials before starting the course. (Printed copies will be provided at check in.)
  • Successfully complete the online session of the Lifeguarding Instructor course prior to the course session.
  • Successfully complete the prerequisite skill assessment scenario to continue in the course.
The prerequisite skill assessment scenario evaluates the following skills:
  • Entry
  • Swimming approach
  • Surface dive in deep water (7 to 10 feet)
  • Passive submerged rescue
  • Rapid extrication (with an assisting rescuer)
  • Rapid assessment
  • Single-rescuer CPR (3 minutes)
Scheduled Class Times: Friday, 12pm – 9pm; Saturday, 8am-5pm

Cost:
  • $175 GSWESTOK members
  • $250 Non Members

    • Price includes:
    • Certification fees
    • Instructor Manual
    • Instructor Deck Book
    • Lifeguard Manual
    • Friday Dinner
    • Saturday Breakfast
    • Saturday Lunch
    • Snacks
    Bring with you: Fanny pack, Whistle, mask and gloves

    Optional overnight: Reserve a bunk for an additional $40.00. You will be in a bunkroom with other Lifeguard instructor students.

    Renew your Lifeguard Certification during this session! It is an additional $50 for the recertification course. This will allow your Instructor certification and Lifeguard certification to expire on the same date.
    Location:
    Camp Trivera
    Dates:
    5/2/2025 12:00 PM - 5/3/2025 5:00 PM
    Ages:
    Grades 11th - 12th
    Cost (see Description for further pricing):
    $250.00
    Availability:
    This session has openings
    Registration will end on 4/23/2025.