Description

Course Purpose

The purpose of the American Red Cross r. 24 Lifeguarding Instructor course is to train instructor candidates to teach the basic-level courses in the American Red Cross Lifeguarding program.

Course Prerequisites

? Be at least 17 years old on or before the final scheduled session of the Lifeguarding Instructor course.

? Possess a current basic-level certification in American Red Cross Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid. (Note: r.17 Lifeguarding certification accepted)

? Successfully complete the online session of the Lifeguarding Instructor course prior to the

precourse session.

? Successfully complete the prerequisite skill assessment scenario to continue in the course. The prerequisite skill assessment scenario evaluates the following skills:

o Entry

o Swimming approach

o Surface dive in deep water (7 to 10 feet)

o Passive submerged rescue

o Rapid extrication (with an assisting rescuer)

o Rapid assessment

o Single-rescuer CPR (3 minutes)

If there are any questions regarding this course, please contact (253) 480-2480.

Location

Covington Aquatic Center

Instructor

Gabrielle Rivera