ARC Lifeguard Instructor Course
This is a two day course June13th and 14th. Located at the “Charles River Aquatics” 900 Worcester St Wellesley MA 02482.
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WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE?
This lifeguard instructor course is tailored for organizations like municipalities, schools, and summer camps that want the flexibility to conduct training at their own facilities. It is particularly valuable for agencies needing to train or recertify lifeguards annually to staff community pools and recreational venues. By completing this program, instructors gain the versatile ability to certify staff in CPR/AED, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens, while also taking on the responsibility of conducting and leading essential in-service training to ensure ongoing safety compliance.
The American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor course prepares candidates to lead basic-level certification programs by mastering course materials, session management, and candidate evaluation. To qualify, participants must be at least 17 years old and hold current Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certifications. The process requires completing a 2-hour online module before the first day, attending all sessions, and passing both a practical skills assessment and a written exam with a minimum score of 80 percent. Once certified, instructors are eligible to teach a wide variety of additional safety courses.
VERIFICATION OF SKILLS
- Age: Must be at least 17 years old by the final day of the course.
- Current Certification: You must hold a valid American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED (Deep Water) certificate
- Course Materials: Before the first session, you must obtain the r.24 Lifeguarding Instructor’s Manual (print version required for class) and the standard Lifeguarding Manual.
- Online Component: Complete the Introduction to the Lifeguarding Instructor Course (approx. 2 hours) before the pre-course session. This covers Red Cross orientation and instructional preparation.
- In-Person Training: Total instruction time is approximately 16 to 22 hours, including a pre-course skills evaluation and classroom sessions focused on pedagogical techniques.
Certification as an instructor is valid for 2 years.
