The purpose of the American Red Cross r. 24 Lifeguarding Instructor course is to train instructor
candidates to teach the basic-level courses in the American Red Cross Lifeguarding program.

Course Prerequisites
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. Obtain instructor and participant course materials before starting the course. (provided in course). Successfully complete the online session of the Lifeguarding Instructor course prior to the pre-course 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 12 feet), passive submerged rescue, rapid extrication (with an assisting rescuer), rapid assessment, and single-rescuer CPR (3 minutes)

The online session for the instructor course takes approximately 2 hours to complete.
Main materials included. No refunds. Course graduates are encouraged to apply for employment at YMCA.