Lifeguard Instructor Training

In this course, instructor candidates learn to teach basic-level lifeguarding and shallow water attendant, first aid, CPR/AED for the professional rescuer, administering emergency oxygen and bloodborne pathogens training: preventing disease transmission classes to their community. Instructor candidates will also be made familiar with GuardStart, lifeguard management and water safety presentations. This class is a great way to further your lifeguarding career.

Please view course pre-requisites and frequently asked questions before registering for a class.

Course Prerequisites:

  • Be at least 17 years old on or before the last day of the instructor course.
  • Possess one of the following:
    • A current American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED.
    • An equivalent certificate from another organization.
  • Successfully complete the Online Session for the Lifeguarding Instructor course, which consists of the following:
    • Orientation to the American Red Cross
    • Orientation to the Lifeguarding Instructor Course and Precourse Exam
  • Successfully complete the Precourse Session (water rescue and CPR skills assessments – completed on day one of training)

*Candidates should enroll in this course ONLY if their basic lifeguarding skills have been mastered. This is not a remedial course or a review course for lifeguarding.

To register for a class:

Step One:View the 2013 Training Schedule

Step Two: Read through Frequently asked Questions before registering

Step Three: Submit Registration Form via e-mail or fax (Important: do not include credit card information if faxing)

Step Four: Pay online (Important: create login name as the participant); or pay by phone.

For additional information contact: Jeremy Post 214-820-7946

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