Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification Course | Oct 24-25

The American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) certification course prepares candidates to teach the Basic Lifeguarding program, including CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid. This blended learning course includes a 2-hour online module, a required pre-course skills session and 16+ hours of in-person training. The focus is on instructional techniques, skill evaluation and scenario-based practice.

Key Course Details:

Purpose: Prepares candidates to teach American Red Cross Lifeguarding courses

Format: Blended learning (online and in-person)

Prerequisites: Must be at least 17 years old, hold a current Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certification and complete the online introduction module

The American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) certification course prepares candidates to teach the Basic Lifeguarding program, including CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid. This blended learning course includes a 2-hour online module, a required pre-course skills session and 16+ hours of in-person training. The focus is on instructional techniques, skill evaluation and scenario-based practice.

Key Course Details:

Purpose: Prepares candidates to teach American Red Cross Lifeguarding courses

Format: Blended learning (online and in-person)

Prerequisites: Must be at least 17 years old, hold a current Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certification and complete the online introduction module

Core Topics: Classroom management, lesson delivery, skill assessment and aquatic rescue scenarios

Prerequisite Skills Assessment (In-Person):

Candidates must successfully complete a skills evaluation that includes:

• Swim-Tread-Swim; Swim 20 yards, surface dive to a depth of 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10 lb. object, return to the surface, swim back and tread water for two minutes using legs only.
• Assessment Scenario: Perform an active or passive submerged rescue, rapid extrication and three minutes of single-rescuer CPR.

Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR and AED Certification Course

Learn to Be the Lifesaving Hero at the J

Learning basic First Aid, CPR and AED training can save lives. This class will teach you how to do basic First Aid techniques such as controlling bleeding, how to handle sudden illnesses such as stroke, diabetic emergencies, heat and cold emergencies, asthma attacks, choking and more. Learn how to perform CPR with chest compressions and ventilations. This class includes a written test that must be passed to achieve a 2-year certification.