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To train instructor candidates to teach Lifeguard Training (including First Aid), CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Lifeguard Management, AED Essentials, Oxygen Administration for the Professional Rescuer, Preventing Disease Transmission, Community Water Safety and Basic Water Rescue.  The training prepares instructor candidates by developing their understanding of how to use the course materials and methods, how to conduct training sessions and how to evaluate participants' progress.
 
 

 

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NONE SCHEDULED AT THIS TIME  

 

 
  • Expand on information from the ARC Fundamentals of Instructor Training course to teach the Lifeguarding Program courses

  • Demonstrate the characteristics required of an American Red Cross representative and role model

  • Plan, organize and conduct the Lifeguarding Program courses

  • Ensure participants health and safety during training

  • Monitor participants practice and provide corrective feedback and encouragement

  • Teach courses in a manner that keeps participants engaged in the learning process

  • Demonstrate skills at an appropriate level of performance

  • Maintain complete and accurate records and reports

Prerequisites:

  • Be at least 17 years of age by the last scheduled session of the instructor course

  • Possess a Fundamentals of Instructor Training certificate issued in the last 12 months or have a current Health & Safety Services Instructor Authorization

  • Pass each section of the precourse written exam with a score of 80 percent and demonstrate competency in the skills evaluation

  • Lifeguarding Instructor - 2 calendar years.  Will expire on December 31st.