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Terms & Conditions for participation in a Lifeguarding Instructor/IT Recertification Course offered by Guards Get Trained, LLC.


All participants and/or the guardian of participants under age 18 must sign a waiver of liability in order to participate in any training or activities conducted by Guards Get Trained, LLC.       Minor Liability Waiver       Adult Liability Waiver       COVID Waiver


Fees for the Lifeguarding Instructor/Instructor Trainer Recertification Course are non-refundable. Participants that are unable to successfully complete the Instructor Recertification course will not be granted a refund or credit. In extenuating circumstances, requests for refund/credit (partial or whole) or transfer to another class will be considered on a case by case basis but are not guaranteed.


All participants in the Lifeguarding Instructor/Instructor Trainer Recertification Course must have a current Lifeguarding Instructor Certification (or expired within the last year) listed on their instructor profile that can be verified at redcross.org/confirm.  Refunds/Credits/Transfers will not be granted if the Red Cross Training Support Center denies LGI Re-certification due to an Instructor not meeting eligibility requirements. 


The Lifeguarding Instructor r.24 recertification course requires that you complete an online portion PRIOR to participating in the in-person session. This online portion takes between 6-8 hours to complete. Refunds/Credits/Transfers will not be granted for individuals that fail to complete the online portion prior to the in-person training for any reason. Participants should begin this training far enough in advance to allow margin for having technical difficulties or internet connectivity issues. 


Lifeguard Instructors should take the time to train and prepare themselves in advance of the Instructor Recertification Course.  Instructors are expected to be able to perform skills to the standard.  Instructor Recertification Course participants must pass the Lifeguarding Instructor Recertification Exam with a minimum score of 80% or better to successfully complete the Lifeguarding Instructor Recertification course.


IMPORTANT:

  • Participants that do not show up for the course will forfeit all registration fees.  
  • Participants that are unable to successfully complete the Instructor Review course or the Basic Level certification portion of the course will not be given a refund or credit for the registration fees.
  • Participants must complete the online portion of the Lifeguarding Instructor Recertification course PRIOR to attending the in-person portion of the course.
  • Participants must successfully complete class activities, including the practice-teaching assignments and activities.


Basic Level Certification additional skills/requirements include:

  1. Complete Final Skills Scenario #1 within the 90 second time requirement and exit the water without the use of a ladder.
  2. Pass the basic level written exam with a minimum score of 80%.
  3. Step into deep water, submerge fully, resurface and swim 150 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing; then immediately tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs; then immediately swim another 50 yards. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used.
  4. Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
  • Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed.
  • Surface dive, feet-first or head-first, to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
  • Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on their back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface so they are able to get a breath. Candidates should not swim the distance
    underwater.
  • Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.


What to Bring:

  1. Lifeguarding Instructor Certification - current or < 30 days expired
  2. Government Issued Photo ID
  3. Lifeguarding r.24 Instructor Manual (must be printed copy)
  4. Lifeguarding r.24 Participant Manual (print or digital copy is acceptable)
  5. Swim Suit, towel, and comfortable clothes for performing CPR/First Aid skills
  6. Hip pack, pocket mask w/ 1-way valve, gloves - (loaners will be available as needed)
  7. Goggles (if swimming for the basic level certification). 
  8. Lunch - we will break for about 30-40 minutes for lunch - this is not adequate time to leave, get lunch, and return. Packing your lunch is strongly recommended.


100% class attendance is required. All participants must arrive by the scheduled start of the class and remain until the class is dismissed. Participants that do not maintain 100% attendance will not be able to successfully complete the course and receive certification. Refunds, transfers, and make-ups will not be given for participants that fail to maintain 100% attendance.


Participants should be prepared to participate in both classroom and in-water activities throughout each class session. Participants should wear comfortable clothes for classroom activities, CPR and first aid skills.  You may want to bring a sweatshirt if the classroom area is cold.  Participants should wear a secure fitting swimsuit and have at least one towel (2-3 towels may be desired). Individuals with long hair should have their hair tied back for all skill activities. 


Identification verification is required for this course. Please bring a valid government issued photo identification.