Be a lifeguard instructor!

Instructor candidates who successfully complete this course will be able to teach the following:

• Administering Emergency Oxygen
• Bloodborne Pathogens Training
• CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
• Guard Start
• Lifeguarding/First Aid
• Lifeguard Management

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Prerequisites

• Must be 17 years of age by the last scheduled class session.
• Have a current Red Cross Lifeguarding certificate or have successfully completed a Red Cross Lifeguarding course within the last four years.
• Have a Fundamentals of Instructor Training (FIT) or hold a current Red Cross instructor authorization. A FIT course will be offered on the first day of class. (Currently authorized Red Cross instructors need not attend).
• Successfully pass the Precourse Session

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The precourse session includes the following

• Score at least 80% on a 60 question written exam covering Red Cross Lifeguarding information
• All Red Cross Lifeguarding Precourse skill tests, CPR for the Professional Rescuer skills, first aid skills, and water rescue skills
• Lifeguarding Instructor Training

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Next class:

Locate the next class times by going to the YWCA calendar and searching lifeguard instructor.  Click the arrows for class schedule. >>>  If you hold a current lifeguard certificate and a class is not scheduled please contact the YWCA Aquatics Director at (605) 336-3660 for more information.

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Fee:  $275