Lifeguarding Instructor Course r.24 February 8-9, 2025 Spring Branch Natatorium (View Map)



LGI COURSE SCHEDULE  

Welcome to the upcoming American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor course held through Sweetwater Pools, Inc.

Site:

Spring Branch Natatorium

10404 Tiger Trail

Houston, TX 77043

Please complete the pre-course portion and bring a printed completion verifications with you to the first day of class. If you do not complete the online sessions, you will not be eligible to continue to the instructor course. The instructions will be emailed by Red Cross once I register you. I will text you that I have registered you so please create your account using an email you check and a textable phone number.

If you have any questions please call the Sweetwater Pools office at 281-988-8480 during business hours (8AM-4PM)

The manuals for the LGI class are the Lifeguarding Manual and the Lifeguarding Instructor’s Manual.  Both manuals can be either downloaded at redcrosslearningcenter.org or bought from the Red Cross Store.  If you would like the LGI Manual from Sweetwater please contact me about printing you one.

At the first class session there is a Pre-course Skills Evaluation session which includes an evaluation of your in-water swimming and rescue skills along with first aid, CPR and AED skills. You must successfully complete this session to continue in the Lifeguarding Instructor course.

Please bring the following documents to the first class session:

• A current American Red Cross Deep water certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED

• Proof that you are at least 17 years old by the end of the course (driver’s license, state identification card, birth certificate, passport or other government-issued photo identification)

• Verification that you completed the Online Sessions

• Lifeguarding Instructor's Manual

To successfully complete the LGI class:

• Successfully complete the Online Sessions

• Successfully complete the Precourse Skills Evaluation Session**

• Attend and actively participate in all course sessions

• Successfully complete class activities, including four practice-teaching assignments

• Score at least 80 percent on the Bloodborne Pathogens Instructor Self-Study test

• Score a minimum of 80 percent on the instructor course final written exam

**At the beginning of the first In-Class session, you may participate in a “precourse swim test.” You may be asked perform the following skills:

• Swim 300 yards continuously (using freestyle and breaststroke) with face in the water, demonstrating regular breathing

• Tread water 2 minutes, legs only

• Timed Swim 20 yards, surface dive to bottom, retrieve 10 lb weight, swim back to starting point with both hands on weight, climb out using side of pool in less than 1 minute and 40 seconds

If you arrive at class and cannot pass the swimming test listed above, you will not be allowed to continue in that class. The $50 non refundable fee will not be returned if you cannot complete the precourse.

You must also demonstrate maturity and responsibility throughout the course. These qualities are demonstrated by, among other things:

a. Arriving at class on time and be prepared.

b. Paying attention to the instructor trainer and staying engaged in class activities.

c. Returning from breaks on time.

d. Being prepared for class activities, such as dressed in swim wear when required.

e. Completing homework assignments

f. Demonstrating that effort was put forth toward homework assignments.

g. Behaving appropriately during activities.

h. Providing appropriate feedback, as requested, especially to peers after practice-teaching assignments.

i. Receiving feedback from the instructor trainer as well as peers in a professional manner.

j. Making an effort to improve your skills.

k. Treating others with respect.

Please bring with you to class each day:

· One or two 3-ring binders (1.5 to 2 inch) to put your teaching materials.

· A swimsuit – preferably 2 or more

• A towel – preferably 2 or more

• 2 pens

• Snacks & drinks

• Sweatshirt or jacket 

• Pocket Mask - they will be for sale for $15 at the class.

If you have any questions regarding this training, please DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL as it will not be routed to anyone.

Please contact the Aquatics Department by calling or texting (281) 988-8480 or by emailing aquatics@sweetwaterpoolsinc.com

We look forward to having a great Lifeguarding Instructor course.  Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about the class. 

Sincerely,

Aquatics Department

Sweetwater Pools, Inc.

281-988-8480

aquatics@sweetwaterpoolsinc.com