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How long is the Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor certificate valid?

Upon successful completion of the course, candidates will receive an American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor certificate valid for 2 years.

How long is the Lifeguarding Instructor training course?

A. The Lifeguarding Instructor/Instructor Trainer Review course is up to 7 hours and 30 minutes.

What is a no show policy?

No Show Policy – If a registered participant is a no-show and absent from their scheduled class, the participant will not receive a refund of any kind and is not eligible for a class transfer.

Can you take a basic level test out as a stand alone course?

A. No. The basic-level test out is not available as a stand-alone course. Instructor trainers may only conduct a basic-level test out immediately following a Lifeguarding Instructor/Instructor Trainer Review course.

Can a lifeguard instructor teach a lifeguarding course?

A. No. Only Lifeguarding Instructor Trainers or Waterfront Lifeguarding Instructor Trainers may teach the Lifeguarding Instructor/Instructor Trainer Review course and/or conduct the optional basic-level test out.

Can a lifeguard instructor retake the Lifeguarding Instructor/Instructor Trainer Review course?

A. Lifeguarding instructors and instructor trainers who do not successfully complete the Lifeguarding Instructor/Instructor Trainer are permitted to re-take the Lifeguarding Instructor/Instructor Trainer Review course as many times as needed until their instructor or instructor trainer certification expires.

Is lifeguarding a basic level certification?

The Lifeguarding Instructor/IT certifications are not equivalent to a basic-level certification. Individuals without a basic-level certification are not recognized as certified lifeguards. Lifeguarding Instructor/Instructor Trainer Review Course. Q.