STEP 1: Register for Class
STEP 2: Book Pre-Course Evaluation
STEP 3: Complete Online Coursework
STEP 4: Attend In-Person Class

Course Overview:

AP-HSSAQU803-BL-r.24 Lifeguarding Instructor-BL

SoCal Safety Institute’s American Red Cross Lifeguarding instructor course provides lifeguard instructor certification training for lifeguards over 17 years old in Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, Los Angeles County, and surrounding Southern California communities.

This blended learning instructor course combines online coursework with in-person instructor trainer-led sessions. Candidates learn how to plan, teach, evaluate, and manage American Red Cross Lifeguarding courses using official Red Cross lesson plans, course materials, skill standards, and evaluation procedures.

This course is designed for experienced lifeguards who are ready to step into an instructor role and train the next generation of professional rescuers.

Skills Covered

Instructor candidates develop the knowledge and teaching skills needed to:

Teach American Red Cross Lifeguarding courses

• Use Red Cross lesson plans and course materials

• Lead skill practice sessions and drills

• Teach classroom, land-based, and water-based skills

• Evaluate participant performance

• Provide positive and corrective feedback

• Run scenario-based training activities

• Conduct prerequisite swim skill evaluations

• Manage course records and certification reporting

• Understand instructor responsibilities and Red Cross standards

Who Should Take This Course

This American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor course is ideal for experienced lifeguards who are 17 years old or above and want to become certified to teach American Red Cross Lifeguarding courses.

Participants must:

• Be at least 17 years old by the final scheduled session of the course

• Hold a current American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification, including Deep Water, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers, and First Aid

• Complete the required online Lifeguarding Instructor course session before the precourse session

• Obtain and review required instructor and participant materials before class

• Successfully complete the prerequisite skill assessment scenario

• Attend and participate in the full course

• Successfully complete all teaching assignments, skills, written exam, and final evaluation

Course Format & Length

SoCal Safety Institute offers this course in the American Red Cross blended learning format.

• 2 hours online learning
  Completed independently before the in-person pre-course assessment. Candidates must complete the online Lifeguarding Instructor course session before attending the in-person portion of the course.

• 1.5-hour prerequisite assessment evaluation
  Required in-person evaluation completed before the full Lifeguarding Instructor course.

• During this session, candidates must show current lifeguard-level skills and successfully complete the American Red Cross prerequisite skill assessment scenario. This assessment confirms that the candidate can perform required lifeguarding skills before moving forward into instructor-level training.

• 16 hours in-person Lifeguarding Instructor course
  Instructor trainer-led course time that includes skill practice and polish, teaching activities, practice teaching assignments, course administration, written exam, and final course evaluation.

Cost

Online Course Work: Provided after registration
Pre-Course Swim Evaluation:$50
Lifeguard Class Fee:$352
ARC Certification Fee:$48
TOTAL REQUIRED COST:$275
Group Rates: Contact info@socalsafetyinstitute.com

BEFORE YOU REGISTER

This course is designed for candidates who are already strong lifeguards and are ready to demonstrate skills at an instructor-level standard.

Before attending the in-person course, each candidate must:

• Be at least 17 years old by the last scheduled class session

• Hold a current qualifying American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification

• Complete the required online Lifeguarding Instructor course session

• Obtain and review required course materials

• Bring required instructor materials to class

• Bring proof of current certification

• Bring proof of online course completion

• Bring a valid photo ID

• Be prepared to complete the prerequisite skill assessment scenario

Pre-Course Swim Evaluation

STEP 1: Register for Class
STEP 2: Book Pre-Course Evaluation
STEP 3: Complete Online Coursework
STEP 4: Attend In-Person Class

The pre-course swim evaluation is a 1.5-hour in-person prerequisite session that must be completed before attending the full 19.5-hour in-person Lifeguarding class.

During this session, SoCal Safety Institute will:

• Conduct the required American Red Cross swim evaluation

• Check participant ID and age eligibility

• Verify completion of the online learning portion

• Confirm the participant is ready to attend the full in-person Lifeguarding class

This prerequisite session may be completed within 30 days before the class start date. Participants must book a separate swim evaluation day before attending the full course.

Swim Evaluation Fee: $50

Participants must successfully complete:

• 150-yard swim

• 2 minutes of treading water using legs only

• Additional 50-yard swim

• Timed deep-water object retrieval test

  • Retrieve a 10-pound object from approximately 7 feet deep

  • Complete within 1 minute and 40 seconds

IMPORTANT REGISTRATION NOTICE

The 1.5-hour pre-course swim evaluation and the 19.5-hour in-person Lifeguarding class are separate required steps.

Passing the pre-course swim evaluation is required before attending the full in-person Lifeguarding class.

Registering for the Lifeguarding course does not guarantee certification.

To earn certification, students must:

• Complete the online learning

• Pass the pre-course swim evaluation

• Attend the full in-person Lifeguarding class

• Successfully complete all required course skills

• Pass all required exams and final evaluations

Refund & Transfer Policy

• All course registrations are non-refundable once booked.

• By registering, students and/or parents/guardians acknowledge that they have read, understand, and agree to this refund and transfer policy.

• The 1.5-hour pre-course swim evaluation and the 19.5-hour in-person Lifeguarding class are separate required steps.

• Students must pass the pre-course swim evaluation before attending the full in-person Lifeguarding class.

• Students who do not pass the pre-course swim evaluation are not eligible for a refund. However, they may return for one additional swim evaluation attempt at another available evaluation session for no additional evaluation fee.

• If the student does not pass after the second attempt, they must register and pay for a new pre-course swim evaluation when they are ready to try again.

• Students may request a one-time transfer to another available in-person Lifeguarding class with at least 48 hours’ notice before the original class start time.

• A $50 transfer fee applies to approved transfers.

• Students who no-show, do not complete the online learning, do not pass required skills or evaluations, or do not meet course requirements are not eligible for a refund.

• Students who do not request a transfer at least 48 hours before class will forfeit their registration and must pay the full course fee to register for a new class.

• There are no exceptions to this policy, including illness, injury, medical reasons, scheduling conflicts, transportation issues, or personal emergencies.

Learning Accommodations

SoCal Safety Institute follows American Red Cross course standards and supports reasonable learning accommodations when possible.

Participants who need a learning accommodation should contact SoCal Safety Institute before registering or as early as possible before class so we can review the request and determine what accommodations may be available.

Accommodations may support access to learning, but all participants must still successfully complete the required American Red Cross course skills, water skills, written exams, and final evaluations to be eligible for certification.

To request a learning accommodation, contact:
info@socalsafetyinstitute.com