National Lifeguard Instructor Certification

Duties

National Lifeguard Instructors are responsible for teaching and evaluating candidates participating in the National Lifeguard Pool, Waterpark, Waterfront, and Surf programs.

Certification

The National Lifeguard Instructor certification prepares Instructors to apply level 3 leadership competencies and strategies while teaching and evaluating.

Prerequisites

  • Current National Lifeguard (any option)
  • Lifesaving Instructor (need not be current)
  • National Lifeguard (any option) held for a minimum of 2 years

Experience teaching Lifesaving Society certification programs is recommended.

Apprenticeship

After the course, apply to apprentice on the original National Lifeguard course (Pool or Waterfront option). Instructors must hold current candidate award in the option they complete apprenticeship in.

Appointment

Instructors will be appointed as National Lifeguard Examiners by the Branch and may certify candidates in the options that they hold a candidate level award in (need not be current).

Dates

  • July 31 - August 1, 2023, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Cost

$550

Re-certification:

  • TBA

Recerts are also offered online at https://courses.lifesaving.org/

Cost

$80