Aquatics Lifeguard Instructor

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SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITIES Lifeguard pay for Summer 2027 in the City of Glendale starts at $25 per hour!!! Lifeguard Instructor Certification Course: $400 Res / $500 Non-ResidentPlus additional Red Cross Fee for Online Course Portion CITY OF GLENDALE LIFEGUARD INSTRUCTOR COURSE Do you have passion for aquatics? Enough drive to become a lifeguard instructor?  If so, we've compiled the information that you need to know about preparing below. From knowing what to expect when you take the class, to ensure that you're ready for the practical assessment, there are lots of ways that you can prepare. Let's tackle the lifeguard instructor class with a splash! Are you ready? WHAT IS A LIFEGUARD INSTRUCTOR? A lifeguard instructor is the professional responsible for training lifeguards for their important roles. If you're interested in becoming an instructor, you will have to pass a Lifeguard Instructor Course in order to teach lifeguards. Like with lifeguard training, you'll be required to pass a number of assessments including shallow water lifeguarding, administering emergency oxygen, and much more. Instructor training is challenging, and for a good reason too. You'll be teaching other lifeguard candidates all they need to know about what it takes to become a life-saving lifeguard! WHAT WILL THE TRAINING INVOLVE? For those that want to learn more about what an instructor course requires, read below. While the training is far more intense than a normal lifeguarding class, it's certainly a rewarding career path to choose. You'll find the certification requirements and prerequisites for the instructor course below. HOW CAN I PREPARE? Now that you have a clear idea of what the instructor training involves, you are probably wondering how to prepare for a lifeguard instructor class and the accompanying exams. You're one step closer to teaching others how to become a lifeguard, but the first step is to ensure you pass the course yourself! You should study where you can for all elements of the written tests that you will be required to pass. There are many useful resources online, where you can practice the various tests and study the information that you need to know to be a lifeguard instructor. In addition to the written tests, you're going to be assessed on a number of practical skills needed to teach others. Instructor candidates must demonstrate a number of skills, including water skills, CPR, First Aid training, and personal skills too. We recommend practicing for all of these aspects of lifeguard instructor training and practicing to complete the pre-course listed above too. Outside of practical tests and written examinations, you will be rated on personal qualities, including: Your maturity and responsibility skills If you are timely with deadlines If you've completed assigned homework How prepared you are for classes Behavior Your reaction to feedback Ability to treat others respectfully You will also be required to complete a practice-teaching self-evaluation form, so it's a good idea to know what sort of questions this will involve. Practice teaching assignments require you to teach successfully and reflect on different aspects, and will help you to become a better instructor overall! Purpose The primary purpose of the American Red Cross Basic Lifeguarding Instructor Course is to train instructors to teach the basic-level American Red Cross Lifeguarding courses. Prerequisites Candidates must: 1. Be at least 17 years old on or before the final scheduled session of the course. 2. Possess a current certification from the American Red Cross in Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED. 3. Successfully complete the online Introduction to the Lifeguarding Instructor Course prior to the pre-course skills session via the class roster and online content completion status report. 4. Preform required lifeguard skills in-water and on land as part of your pre-course skills, including, but not limited to: written test, CPR, rescues and removals, etc. 5. Obtain all instructor and participant materials before entering the first session of the instructor course. Materials consist of: o American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor’s Manual (digital). o American Red Cross Lifeguarding Manual (digital). Learning Objectives Candidates must:  Exhibit the characteristics required of an American Red Cross representative and role model.  Follow the directives and procedures related to the conduct and administration of American Red Cross courses, including the Instructor Agreement and Instructor Code of Conduct.  Conduct courses in a manner that helps participants to stay engaged in the learning process and meet course objectives.  Perform applicable Lifeguarding skills to the standard at instructor-level skill proficiency.  Plan for and ensure participants health and safety during training.  Maintain complete and accurate records and reports.  Plan, organize and conduct the Lifeguarding courses in accordance with Red Cross policies and procedures and the requirements of the specific course they will be teaching.  Monitor participants’ practice, evaluate performance and provide corrective feedback and encouragement that is consistent with the skill assessment tools.  Recognize that the requirements in the skill assessment tools are criteria for ascertaining the proficiency of a participant performance.  Effectively use program materials and training equipment for the online prerequisite, pre-course skills session and classroom component. Lifeguarding Instructor Course Fact Sheet  Explain procedures for acknowledging course completion and accessing American Red Cross digital certificates.  Deliver quality, consistent and standardized content by following the Lifeguarding Instructor’s Manual. Length  The online session for the instructor course takes approximately 2 hours.  The classroom sessions are designed to be taught in approximately 21 hours and 45 minutes (including the pre-course session). Instructor Currently certified r.2023 Lifeguarding instructor trainers Certification Requirements To successfully complete the Lifeguarding Instructor course, candidates must:  Successfully complete the online Introduction to the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor course.  Successfully complete the Pre-course Skills Session.  Attend and actively participate in all course sessions.  Successfully complete class activities, including the required practice-teaching assignments.  Demonstrate instructor-level skill competency in all skills and scenarios.  Pass the final written exam with a minimum grade of 80 percent. Certificate Issued and Validity Period The American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor is valid for 2 years. Participant Materials (available in digital formats)  American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor’s Manual  American Red Cross Lifeguarding Manual    Important information to know regarding lifeguard/instructor courses: Taking these courses does not guarantee employment with the City of Glendale. Those 16-year-olds and older can apply with the city of Glendale; the city will be conducting interviews to hire summer, certified water safety instructors and lifeguards (minimum age is 15 years old can become Lifeguard certified, minimum age is 16 be become certified as a Water Safety Instructor – but the City of Glendale is preferred hiring those who will be 16 years and older on or before May 1st, 2027. Candidates must be certified to be eligible to work as a Lifeguard or above at our two aquatic centers.) Apply at:   https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/glendaleaz. Applications will be available starting February 2027 There will be online modules that must be completed prior to start of each class session starting AFTER the first Saturday pre-test. Participants must attend and fully participate in every scheduled, full-length class as well as complete all online modules to pass. No refunds/make-ups can be given for a missed class or classes cancelled within 7 days from the class's start date. The book is located online but may be requested to be loaned out in print for the duration of the class to the student once online class portion begins. Refunds/credits will not be given, unless a class is cancelled by the city of Glendale. If a participant is unable to pass the pre-test, a refund is issued if it’s requested on the day of the pretest, minus $50 skills assessment and administrative fee. Call 623-930-2838 to request a refund, and leave a message if no one is available immediately. Classes will be held at Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center, 5600 W. Union Hills Blvd. unless otherwise noted. Health Procedure and Disclosure: Students will be in close contact with other participants for the entire duration of the course. This is mandatory. Do NOT come to class sick. If sick, please inform the instructor via phone, depending on the illness, you may be moved to another class in the future. Once we reach the end of our course offerings, the participant will not be able to pass the Water Safety Instructor Course, due to no further class time available.