Description

This activity is closed to further registration.

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