Water Safety Instructor

The purpose of this instructor course is to train instructor candidates to teach courses and presentations in the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety Program, including Parent and Child Aquatics, Preschool Aquatics, Learn-to-Swim, Adult Swim, Private Lessons, Water Safety Courses (Including Safety Training for Swim Coaches*) and Water Safety Presentations.

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Course Information

Prerequisites
  • Candidates must be at least 16 years of age on or before the final scheduled session of the course.
  • Be able to demonstrate the ability to perform the following swimming skills consistently within the guidelines for the Stroke Performance Charts, Level 4: Front Crawl - 25 yards, Back Crawl - 25 yards, Breastroke - 25 yards, Elementary Backstroke - 25 yards, Sidestroke - 25 yards, Butterfly - 15 yards, Maintain position on back for 1 minute in deep water (floating or sculling), Tread water for 1 minute.
Format & Time Commitment

Most of our certification classes are taught using a Blended Learning format. This format requires and online portion to be completed prior to attending the in-person portion of the class.

This class will be taught using the blended learning format. The blended learning version of this course is designed to be taught in approximately 30 hours 15 minutes.

  • 6 hours 45 minutes online.
    • Links to complete the online portion will be sent out one week prior to the start of the class.
  • 23 hours and 30 minutes in person.
Certification Requirements
To become certified as a Water Safety Instructor, instructor candidates must: Successfully complete the Precourse Session. Attend and actively participate in all course sessions. Successfully complete class activities, including the required practice teaching assignments. Score a minimum of 80 % on the final written exam.
Certification Validity Period
The American Red Cross certificate for Water Safety Instructor is valid for 2 years with minimum teaching requirements.
Session Dates

Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Class Offerings

Session

Day 1

Time

Day 2

Time

Day 3

Time

Fall 2023 Session 1 

8/25/23

5 pm – 10 pm

8/24/23

8 – 5:30 pm

 8/27/23

9 – 5:30 pm

Fall 2 2023 Session 2

10/27/23

5 pm – 10 pm

10/28/23

8 – 5:30 pm

11/4/23

9 – 5:30 pm

Spring 2024 Session 1

1/12/24

5 pm – 10 pm

1/13/24

8 – 5:30 pm

1/20/24

9 – 5:30 pm

Spring 2024 Session 2

3/1/23

5 pm – 10 pm

3/2/23

8 – 5:30 pm

3/3/23

9 – 5:30 pm

Lifeguard Instructor

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.

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Course Information

Pricing

Program Pricing

Member

Non-Member

Cost Per Person

$165

$190
Prerequisites
  • Candidates must be 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 precourse 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.
Format & Time Commitment

Most of our certification classes are taught using a Blended Learning format. This format requires an online portion to be completed prior to attending the in-person portion of the class.

The Lifeguarding Instructor Course is offered in a blended learning format that includes:

  • The online session for the instructor course and takes approximately 2 hours.
    • The eLearning will be sent out 1 week prior to the first in-person class.
  • The classroom sessions are designed to be taught in approximately 21 hours and 45 minutes.
Certification Requirements
Instructor candidates must attend and actively participate in all sessions. They must successfully complete assigned practice teaching assignments. They must pass the final written exam with a score of 80% or better.
Certificate Validity Period
Certification will be issued to Participants who successfully complete the Lifeguarding Instructor Course. The certificate will be valid for two years with minimum teaching requirements every two years.
Session Dates
Lifeguard Instructor Class Offerings
Semester Day 1  Time Days 2 & 3 Time
Fall 2023 | Session 1 9/8/2023 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm 9/9 & 9/10 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Fall 2023 | Session 2 10/20/2023 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm 10/21 & 10/22 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Spring 2024 | Session 1 2/2/2024 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm 2/3 & 2/4 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Spring 2024 | Session 2 3/1/2024 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm 3/2 & 3/3 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Lifeguard Instructor Review

The Lifeguarding Instructor / Instructor Trainer Review course is an abbreviate recertification course for currently certified instructors and instructor trainers. The purpose of the course is to allow participants to review the course content and practice skills in a formal class setting, and complete the final written exam.

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Course Information

Pricing

Program Pricing

Member

Non-Member

Cost Per Person

$110

$130
Prerequisites

To participate in the Lifeguarding Instructor / Instructor Trainer Review course, the individual must possess and provide proof of current American Red Cross Lifeguarding / First Aid / CPR / AED instructor or instructor trainer certificate.

(Instructors or instructor trainers whose certification was withdrawn for any reason are not eligible to participate in the instructor review course.)

Format & Time Commitment
This is an in-person course that will take approximately 8 hours to complete
Certification Requirements
To successfully complete the lifeguarding instructor/instructor trainer review course, instructor/instructor trainers must: demonstrate and be evaluated for proficiency in all skills and scenarios throughout the course. Participate in all course activities. Successfully complete the instructor course written exam with a score of at least 80% or better.
Certificate Validity Period
Upon successful completion of the instructor/instructor trainer course, each instructor will receive a certification that is valid for 2 years with minimum teaching requirements.
Session Dates
Lifeguard Instructor Review Class Offerings
Semester Class Type Class Date  Class Time
Spring 2024 LGI Review  2/10/2024 8:00 am - 6:00 pm 

CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers Instructor Course

The purpose of the American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers Instructor course is to train instructors to teach the basic-level American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers courses.

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Course Information

Pricing

Program Pricing

Member

Non-Member

Cost Per Person

$110

$130
Prerequisites
Candidates must:
  • Be at least 17 years old on or before the final scheduled session of the course.
  • Possess a current basic-level certification in CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers
  • Successfully complete the online Introduction to the CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers Instructor Course prior to the precourse skills session.
  • Obtain all instructor and participant materials before entering the first session of the instructor course.
Format & Time Commitment
Most of our certification classes are taught using a Blended Learning format. This format requires and online portion to be completed prior to attending the in-person portion of the class.
  • The CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers Instructor Course is offered in a blended learning format that includes:
    • Online Introduction: Approximately 2 hours
    • Instructor Course: 15 hours, 10 minutes (includes precourse skills session)
Certification Requirements
To successfully complete the CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers Instructor Course, instructor candidates must: demonstrate and be evaluated for proficiency in all skills and scenarios throughout the course. Participate in all course activities. Successfully complete the instructor course written exam with a score of at least 80% or better.
Certificate Validity Period
Participants who successfully complete the CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers Instructor course will be issued a CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers Instructor certification that is valid for two years.
Session Dates
CPR for the Professional Rescuer  Instructor Class Offerings
Semester Class Type Class Dates   Class Time(s)
Fall 2023 CPR Pro Instructor  10/28/23 & 10/29/23 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 
Fall 2023 CPR Pro Instructor  12/2/23 & 12/4/23 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 
Spring 2024 CPR Pro Instructor  1/13/24 & 1/14/23 6:00 PM