Lifeguard Instructor

Perhaps a person is already a certified American Aquatics and Safety has successfully worked in the field. Now s/he would like to pass on the skills and knowledge to a new generation of lifeguards. Training to become a certified lifeguard instructor is a rewarding a valuable experience, as the instructor will pass along your knowledge, skills, and experiences with others. There is much to be taught during lifeguard training, along with essential skills that the instructor will practice with your students along the way. Lifeguard training is useful - not only to become certified and be able to work as a lifeguard, but also as an essential skill set in life. Passing those valuable skills along to others is a great way to keep one’s skills sharp while working as a teacher and leader to other students.

Lifeguard instructor training includes several components, such as:

Where Can One Work as a Lifeguard?

Certified lifeguards are needed in many locations, and lifeguard instructors are viewed as senior/experienced lifeguards, so your participation in our lifeguard instructor certification program will put the lifeguard instructor above the rest in getting a job at many places in a variety of positions. Certified lifeguards are employed at:

Enrolling in our lifeguard instructor certification program can be the first step towards a fun and fulfilling job at a variety of locations and venues which desire not just a lifeguard, but a leader.
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Why take Lifeguard Instructor Training?

Lifeguards must be trained to handle all emergencies that can occur at a swimming facility, including water rescues, first aid, and CPR. As a lifeguard instructor, a person’s training and skills will go far beyond helping with emergencies and will extend to enabling the next generation of lifeguards to gain valuable life saving knowledge and abilities. As a part of the lifeguard instructor certification program, the student will learn to train others in techniques ranging from rescuing an unconscious person from a pool to checking for breathing and pulse and administering rescue breathing and CPR. As a lifeguard instructor, a person must be a skillful and knowledgeable leader. How else can Lifeguard Instructor Training help you? Lifeguard instructor training can help a person in many ways, including

Emergencies can occur anywhere – at home, while at work, or even out swimming or boating with friends – and teaching others to save lives is one of the most important things a person will ever do.

We also have more information on how to prepare for the lifeguard instructor class.

What is Learned in Lifeguard Instructor Training?

Lifeguard instructor classes cover many interesting topics, and students will be taught to teach others about water safety, rescue techniques, the human body, and dealing with accidents and sudden illnesses that may occur. Through lessons, activities, and skill reinforcements, students will learn the best practices for passing along information to others, including topics such as:

The student will learn to train others to assist with emergencies ranging from drug use to anaphylaxis and cardiac arrest to drowning. No one ever wants to have to rescue a drowning victim – as it would be far better if accidents and illnesses never occurred. However, they will happen, and training in rescue techniques, first aid and CPR could potentially save a person’s life.

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