Instructor Training Courses
Instructors train WSI candidates to teach courses and presentations in the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program by developing their understanding of how to use the course materials, how to conduct training sessions, and how to evaluate participants progress.
Candidates for this course must
- Be 16+ years old
- Demonstrate Level 4 proficiency in front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke, elementary backstroke, and butterfly
- Float on back for 1 minute
- Tread water for 1 minute
Candidates are instructed on techniques to teach American Red Cross Lifeguarding, Shallow Water Lifeguarding, Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding, Waterfront Skills, Waterpark Skills, First Aid, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers, and Bloodborn Pathogens.
This course prepares instructor candidates to use course and presentation materials, conduct training sessions and evaluate the progress of candidates in a professional-level course.
Candidates for this course must
- Be 17+ years old
- Possess current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
This in-person Instructor/Instructor Trainer review course is the required course for all Lifeguarding Instructors and Instructor Trainers to re-certify.
During this course, Lifeguarding Instructors and Instructor Trainers will participate in an in-water practice and polish skills session with their peers and a classroom-based review of Red Cross administrative policies and procedures.
Dates, fees, and registration for all American Red Cross Water Safety Training Courses are available here. (link to daxko registration for all of them)