American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor (LGI)
Silverton Swim Club
Available spots
Service Description
Provides entry-level participants the knowledge and skills to prevent recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over. Prerequisites: -- Age: At least 17 years old by the final day of the course. -- Certifications: Possess a current, valid American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED (or equivalent) certification. -- Online Pre-course: Complete the required online introduction and prerequisites. -- Pre-skills Assessment: Pass practical water skills and CPR/rescue scenarios (such as Two-Rescuer CPR and submerged victim rescue assessments). Participants who successfully complete the Lifeguarding course receive an American Red Cross Training certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED valid for 2 years.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
PREREQUISITE SWIM TESTS All courses require passing two prerequisite swim tests per the r.24 Red Cross curriculum. Part 1: Swim-Tread-Swim (without stopping or resting): Jump in and totally submerge, resurface, and swim 150 yards using front crawl, breaststroke, or both. Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. Then swim 50 yards using front crawl, breaststroke, or both. Part 2: Brick Test: Swim 20 yards, retrieve a 10-pound object from 7 feet of water, and return to the start swimming on your back within 100 seconds. Goggles are not permitted. PREREQUISITE SKILLS SESSION Each course includes a skills session, typically the Sunday before the class start date within a 2-hour window. Participants must attend the session that corresponds with their class. Missing it counts as a no-show: the spot is forfeited with no refund. Participants who do not pass the prerequisites may reschedule into another course one time without penalty. ONLINE TRAINING All online modules must be completed at least 24 hours before the in-person class starts. Participants who miss this deadline will be dropped with no refund. CERTIFICATION Completing the online modules does not guarantee passing. Participants must demonstrate proficiency in all hands-on skills, pass the timed emergency simulation, and score 80% or higher on the written exam. CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS 14+ days before the course: full refund. 10-13 days before: 50% refund. Fewer than 10 days: no refund, including no-shows, incomplete online training, or failing to meet prerequisites (the one penalty-free reschedule still applies). All cancellations must be emailed to awynns@aquatechpm.com. WAITLIST Open spots are offered to waitlisted participants who attended the skills session on standby and passed the prerequisites. Questions? Email awynns@aquatechpm.com.
Contact Details
Silverton
1401 Evans Rd, Cary, NC, USA