Lifeguard Instructor Recertification Class

The purpose of the American Red Cross r. 24 Lifeguarding Instructor Recertification course is to give instructors the opportunity to review the course knowledge and skills within a formal course setting to maintain their American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor certification. Successfully completing this course is the only method for maintaining certification as an American Red Cross Lifeguarding instructor. Once expired by no longer than 2 years, candidates may take the Lifeguarding Instructor Crossover/Reentry course. Expired candidates may participate in Lifeguarding Instructor course.

Course Prerequisites

◼ Possess a current, or expired by no more than 1-year, American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor certification.

◼ Successfully complete the online session of the Lifeguarding Instructor Recertification course prior to the in-person session. Course Length The Lifeguarding Instructor recertification course is delivered in a blended learning format, consisting of an online session (completed independently by the candidate) and in-person sessions (led by an American Red Cross–certified instructor trainer).

◼ The online sessions for the instructor recertification course takes approximately 6-8 hours to complete. Note: the online sessions include two courses: o Basic-level Lifeguarding blended learning online content o Lifeguarding Instructor Recertification blended learning online content.

◼ The instruction time for the in-person session is 6 hours, 30 minutes.

Course Materials Lifeguarding instructor recertification candidates should review the following r. 24 American Red Cross course materials prior to attending the Lifeguarding Instructor Recertification course:

◼ Lifeguarding Instructor’s Manual (candidates should bring this manual, digital or print version, to the in-person session of the course).

◼ Lifeguarding Instructor’s Deck Book (optional)

◼ Lifeguarding Manual (digital or print version) November 2023 Successful Completion To successfully complete the Lifeguarding Instructor Recertification course, the candidate must successfully:

◼ Complete the basic-level Lifeguarding Blended Learning course online session.

Complete the Lifeguarding Instructor Recertification course online session.

◼ Attend the entire course and participate in the in-person session.

◼ Complete the skill practice and polish session, demonstrating skills to the standard. o Entries and approaches o Active rescues at the surface o Passive rescues at the surface o Passive submerged rescues in shallow, moderate-depth and deep water o Feet-first and head-first surface dives in deep water o Rapid extrication using a backboard o Putting on gloves with wet hands o Two-rescuer CPR with AED for an adult o Surveillance and rotation procedures o Spinal motion restriction and extrication in shallow water o Multiple-Rescuer Team Response Scenarios

◼ Conduct one teaching assignment as part of the skill practice and polish session.

◼ Pass the Lifeguarding Instructor Recertification Course written exam with a minimum score of 80 percent. Certification Candidates who successfully complete the Lifeguarding Instructor Recertification course will be issued the following American Red Cross certificate: Lifeguarding Instructor, valid for 2 years.

To maintain the Lifeguarding Instructor certification, the instructor must successfully complete the Lifeguarding Instructor Recertification blended learning course within the 2-year certification period. If the instructor certification is expired, the instructor is eligible to participate in the Lifeguarding Instructor Recertification course for up to, but no longer than, 1 year past the Lifeguarding instructor certification expiration date. This 1-year grace period applies only to achieving recertification. It does not extend the instructor certification and the instructor may not teach courses during this time.