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Lifeguard Instuctor Certification Course

LGI:
This course is to become a certified lifeguard instructor
 
Course Purpose
The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor course is to train instructor candidates to teach the basic-level American Red Cross Lifeguarding course.
Course Prerequisites
  • Be at least 17 years old on or before the final scheduled session of the course.
  • Possess a current basic-level certification in Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED.
  • Successfully complete the online Introduction to the Lifeguarding Instructor Course prior to the pre course skills session via the class roster and online content completion status report.
  • Obtain all instructor and participant materials before entering the first session of the instructor course. Course Objectives
  • Exhibit the characteristics required of an American Red Cross representative and role model.
  • Follow the directives and procedures related to the conduct and administration of American Red Cross courses, including the Instructor Agreement and Instructor Code of Conduct.
  • Conduct courses in a manner that helps participants to stay engaged in the learning process and meet course objectives. • Perform applicable Lifeguarding skills to the standard at instructor-level skill proficiency.
  • Plan for and ensure participants health and safety during training.
  • Maintain complete and accurate records and reports.
  • Plan, organize and conduct the Lifeguarding courses in accordance with Red Cross policies and procedures and the requirements of the specific course they will be teaching.
  • Monitor participants’ practice, evaluate performance and provide corrective feedback and encouragement that is consistent with the skill assessment tools.
  • Recognize that the requirements in the skill assessment tools are criteria for ascertaining the proficiency of a participant performance.
  • Effectively use program materials and training equipment for the online prerequisite, pre course skills session and classroom component. 2 | Lifeguarding Instructor Course Fact Sheet
  • Explain procedures for acknowledging course completion and accessing American Red Cross digital certificates.
• Deliver quality, consistent and standardized content by following the Lifeguarding


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