Become A Certified
American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor!
Interested in becoming a Lifeguarding Instructor?
The American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguarding Instructor Course is designed to train instructor candidates to plan, prepare, and teach the base-level Lifeguard Courses.
What does training look like?
At the Aquatic Training Academy, a member of The Aquatic Connection, we offer American Red Cross blended-learning certification courses which consist of a comprehensive online course and in-person training session.
The online course features 2-hours of instruction that will prepare candidates for what to expected when they attend their in-person training.
Our in-person training provides candidates with the opportunity to polish their lifeguarding skills, learn how to conduct lifeguarding courses, and teach four practice-teaching assignments with their instructor trainer. At the start of our in-person training, candidates are required to demonstrate competency in pre-requisite skills which can be found below. Upon successful completion of all course requirements, candidates will obtain their Lifeguarding Instructor Certification.
Prerequisites for In-Person Training
- Be at least 17 years old by the last day of the course
- Hold a current base level ARC Lifeguarding/ First Aid/ CPR/ AED Certification
- Successfully complete the online course prior to the first in-person class
- Pass a pre-skills assessment:
- Two-Rescuer CPR Scenario
- Submerged Victim Rescue Scenario
How long is the course?
The length of our in-person training is dependent upon our training facility’s schedule. See our locations for in-person dates and times of training.
Does my certification expire?
Yes. An American Red Cross lifeguarding certification is valid for two years.
How do I maintain my Lifeguarding Instructor Certification?
To maintain your certification, Instructors must:
- Teach or co-teach one lifeguarding course within your certification period
- Successfully complete an in-person Lifeguarding Instructor Review Course prior to expiration
- Complete all applicable course updates