American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor​

LGI Course Dates/Locations

Complete Description

Lifeguard Training Manual (Free)

The LGI course trains lifeguarding instructor candidates to teach American Red Cross Lifeguarding, Lifeguarding Blended Learning, Shallow Water Lifeguarding, Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding, Waterpark Skills, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Bloodborne Pathogens Training. Note: To teach Waterfront Skills, Lifeguarding instructors must possess a basic-level Waterfront Skills certificate.

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 which consist of the following:
  • American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructors Manual (print).
  • Lifeguarding course presentation Power Point Presentation.
  • American Red Cross Lifeguarding Manual (print or digital).