Lifeguarding Instructor & Reviews
Course Descriptions
We offer both the Lifeguarding Instructor course and the Lifeguarding Instructor Review course.
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.
The purpose of the American Red Cross r. 24 Lifeguarding Instructor Recertification course is to allow instructors to review the course knowledge and skills within a formal course setting to maintain their American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor certification. Successfully completing this course is the only method for maintaining certification as an American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor.
Classes with fewer than four participants will be canceled on the "Registration Deadline" date. Participants can still register after the cancelation date has passed if the class has not been canceled. If the class is canceled, the participant will receive a full refund.
Participants are expected to come to the first session with the online portion completed and must be able to pass the physical prerequisites as outlined below. No absences or tardiness will be allowed. Please bring a swimsuit, CPR mask, towel, lunch/dinner, and a device that will enable you to view the Lifeguarding and Lifeguard Instructor Manual.
Blended Learning Information
This is a BLENDED LEARNING course, which requires the online portion to be completed before coming to class. Upon registering, you will immediately receive access to the blended learning portion of this course. Please find the PDF in your program confirmation email for more information.
Lifeguarding Instructor Prerequisites
- Age Requirement
- Be at least 17 years old on or before the final scheduled session of the Lifeguarding Instructor course.
- Be at least 17 years old on or before the final scheduled session of the Lifeguarding Instructor course.
- Current Lifeguarding Certification
- Possess a current basic-level certification in American Red Cross Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid.
- Possess a current basic-level certification in American Red Cross Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid.
- Completed Blended Learning
- Please check your email and locate your program confirmation PDF, which will be sent to you immediately upon successful registration. This will contain the link and further information about accessing the blended learning content.
- Please check your email and locate your program confirmation PDF, which will be sent to you immediately upon successful registration. This will contain the link and further information about accessing the blended learning content.
- Skill Assessment Scenario
- The prerequisite skill assessment scenario evaluates the following skills:
- Entry
- Swimming Approach
- Surface dive in deep water
- Passive submerged rescue
- Rapid extrication (with an assisting rescuer)
- Rapid assessment
- Single rescuer CPR (3 minutes)
- The prerequisite skill assessment scenario evaluates the following skills:
Lifeguarding Instructor/Trainer Review Prerequisite
- Current Lifeguarding Certification
- Possess a current, or expired by no more than 1-year, American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor certification.
- Completed Blended Learning
- Please check your email and locate your program confirmation PDF, which will be sent to you immediately upon successful registration. This will contain the link and information about accessing the blended learning content.
- Please check your email and locate your program confirmation PDF, which will be sent to you immediately upon successful registration. This will contain the link and information about accessing the blended learning content.
UPCOMING DATES & TIMES
| Dates & Times | Cost | Location | Registration Deadline |
|
Lifeguard Instructor/ Trainer Review June 6th, 2025 |
UTSA Student: $50 Rec Member: $75 Community: $100 |
Aquatic Center | June 1st, 2025 |
|
Lifeguard Instructor June 17th, 2025 June 18th, 2025
|
UTSA Student: $200 Rec Member: $225 Community: $250 |
Aquatic Center | June 14th, 2025 |
- For most courses, refunds or transfers to other classes are not permitted when the cancellation occurs less than 48 business hours before the scheduled start time.
- For instructor-level courses or those with online prerequisites, a week's notice is required for refunds or transfers.
- We cannot offer refunds once a course has commenced, whether online or in person. This includes cases where participants fail to meet online or in-person prerequisite requirements.
- If you arrive more than 5 minutes after the start of a class, you will not be allowed to complete the course or obtain certification. You may register and pay for a future course, but please note that refunds will not be issued.
- Cancellations or transfers that don't meet the cancellation deadlines listed above may be subject to a $20 administrative fee.
- Refunds will not be issued if participants fail prerequisite testing or have already started prerequisite courses.
Parking
All vehicles must register with Parking Services and correctly display the permit while parked on campus. If you do not have a permit, the closest pay-to-park spots are in front of the Recreation and Wellness Center, or you may use the Ximenes Garage. For more information about parking, visit Campus Services or call (210) 458-7275.
