This American Red Cross course combines online knowledge acquisition and in-person water, first aid and CPR/AED skills training. Building on the same knowledge and skills as our traditional in-person only training, the course trains lifeguards to act with speed and confidence in emergency situations both in and out of the water.

To participate in the Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) course, participants must*:

• Be at least 15 years old on or before the final scheduled session of the Lifeguarding course.
• Successfully complete the two prerequisite swimming skills evaluations:

This American Red Cross course combines classroom and practical in-person water, first aid and CPR/AED skills training. Building on the same knowledge and skills as our traditional training, the course trains lifeguards to act with speed and confidence in emergency situations both in and out of the water.

To participate in the Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) course, participants must*:

• Be at least 15 years old on or before the final scheduled session of the Lifeguarding course.
• Successfully complete the two prerequisite swimming skills evaluations:

To participate in the Waterfront Skills Module, participants must*:

• Have a current American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding (that included training in deep water 7 feet or deeper).
• Be at least 15 years old on or before the final scheduled session of the Waterfront Skills Module.
• Successfully complete the three prerequisite swimming skills evaluations:

To participate in the Waterfront Skills Recertification course, participants must*:

• Have a current American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding (that included training in deep water 7 feet or deeper.)
• Be at least 15 years old on or before the final scheduled session of the Waterfront Skills Recertification course.
• Successfully complete the three prerequisite swimming skills evaluations:

This American Red Cross course aims to equip candidates with the skills to effectively teach a range of essential courses and modules, including Red Cross Lifeguarding, Shallow Water Lifeguarding, Waterfront Skills, Waterpark Skills, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers, and Bloodborne Pathogens Training: Preventing Disease Transmission.

Additionally, candidates will gain proficiency in subjects such as Junior Lifeguarding, Lifeguard Management, Safety Training for Swim Coaches, and Basic Water Rescue.

To participate in the ARC Lifeguard Instructor Course, participants must*:

• 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)
• Obtain instructor and participant course materials before starting the course.
• Successfully complete the online session of the Lifeguarding Instructor course prior to the precourse 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.)

The Lifeguarding Instructor course is delivered in a blended learning format, consisting of an online session (completed independently by the candidate) and in-person sessions (led by an American Red Cross certified instructor trainer).

The online session for the instructor course takes approximately 2 hours to complete. The instruction time for the in-person sessions, including the precourse session, is 16 hours.

The instruction time does not include time for breaks or transitions. When scheduling the in-person sessions, additional time must be added to accommodate breaks and transitions.

This American Red Cross course is designed to comprehensively review instructional materials for courses such as Red Cross Lifeguarding, Shallow Water Lifeguarding, Waterfront Skills, Waterpark Skills, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers, and Bloodborne Pathogens Training.

It also covers content related to Junior Lifeguarding, Lifeguard Management, Safety Training for Swim Coaches, and Basic Water Rescue. Instructors have the option to recertify their basic lifeguard skills as well.

To participate in the ARC Lifeguard Instructor Review Course, participants must*:

• Possess a current, or expired by no more than 1-year, American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructorcertification.
• Successfully complete the online session of the Lifeguarding Instructor Recertification course prior to the in-person session.

The Lifeguarding Instructor recertification course is delivered in a blended learning format, consisting of an online session (completed independently by the candidate) and in-person sessions (led by an American Red Cross certified instructor trainer).

The online sessions for the instructor recertification course takes approximately 6-8 hours to complete. Note: the online sessions include two courses:

1. Basic-level Lifeguarding blended learning online content
2. Lifeguarding Instructor Recertification blended learning online content.

The instruction time for the in-person session is 6 hours, 30 minutes. The instruction time does not include time for breaks or transitions. When scheduling the in-person session, additional time must be added to accommodate breaks and transitions.

Lifeguarding instructor recertification candidates should review the following r. 24 American Red Cross course materials prior to attending the Lifeguarding Instructor Recertification course:

• Lifeguarding Instructor's Manual (candidates should bring this manual, digital or print version, to the in-person session of the course)
• Lifeguarding Instructor's Deck Book (optional)
• Lifeguarding Manual (digital or print version)

This course, a recognized Red Cross certification, trains swimming and diving instructors. It imparts the expertise needed to teach American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program courses, encompassing material use, training session management, and participant evaluation. This blended course involves online, classroom, and poolside instruction.

To participate in the Waterfront Skills Module, participants must:

• Be at least 16 years old on or before the last day of the instructor course.
• Successfully complete the In-Water Pre-course Session, which includes being able to swim at least at the American Red Cross Level 5 proficiency.
• Successfully complete the online Orientation to the Red Cross.
• Successfully complete the online Orientation to the Water Safety Instructor Program.

To participate in the Waterfront Skills Module, participants must:

• Attend every class.
  • (Any participant that misses a class will not receive certification. No exceptions, no refunds.)
• Achieve 80% or better on all written exams.
• Successfully complete all physical requirements with respect to lifeguarding skills.
• Exhibit professionalism at all times during the course
  • (Inappropriate behavior will result in dismissal of the course. No exceptions, no refunds.)