Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Exam
At the conclusion of the Lifeguarding course the successful participant receives a
certificate that indicates... - ANS They receive a Red Cross certification for
Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED on THAT day.
Can participants refer to their notes or the lifeguard manual during the written exam?
- ANS No
If a participant struggles with performing required skills and is unable to be
successful by the end of the course what should you do? - ANS They do not
receive a lifeguard certification. Explain to the participant that he or she cannot be
given the course certification but encourage the participant to stay with the class and
participate in class activities.
Lifeguarding instructors need to take what steps to become recertified to teach? -
ANS - Teach or co-teach at least one core course during the 2-year certification
period
- Complete an in-person Lifeguard Instructor review prior to the certification
expiration date
List two primary resources instructors can use when evaluating participants' skills
during the practice sessions. - ANS Skill charts and Assessment tools
The Lifeguarding core courses include what courses? - ANS Lifeguarding,
Shallow Water Lifeguarding, Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding
The lifeguarding instructor must teach to the standard and... - ANS Meet the
objective
The lifeguarding lesson plans are based on what class size? - ANS Ratio of
6-10 participants to 1 instructor
The participant needs to pass what percent of the water skills? - ANS 100%
Three keys to feedback during skill performance? - ANS - Keep it simple and
specific
- Provide feedback on what is correct first
- Have the participant try the skill again
- Positive feedback
Three keys to successful skill sessions? - ANS Demonstrations,
Global/Individual feedback, Instructor sees every participant, Ample practice time.
At the conclusion of the Lifeguarding course the successful participant receives a
certificate that indicates... - ANS They receive a Red Cross certification for
Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED on THAT day.
Can participants refer to their notes or the lifeguard manual during the written exam?
- ANS No
If a participant struggles with performing required skills and is unable to be
successful by the end of the course what should you do? - ANS They do not
receive a lifeguard certification. Explain to the participant that he or she cannot be
given the course certification but encourage the participant to stay with the class and
participate in class activities.
Lifeguarding instructors need to take what steps to become recertified to teach? -
ANS - Teach or co-teach at least one core course during the 2-year certification
period
- Complete an in-person Lifeguard Instructor review prior to the certification
expiration date
List two primary resources instructors can use when evaluating participants' skills
during the practice sessions. - ANS Skill charts and Assessment tools
The Lifeguarding core courses include what courses? - ANS Lifeguarding,
Shallow Water Lifeguarding, Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding
The lifeguarding instructor must teach to the standard and... - ANS Meet the
objective
The lifeguarding lesson plans are based on what class size? - ANS Ratio of
6-10 participants to 1 instructor
The participant needs to pass what percent of the water skills? - ANS 100%
Three keys to feedback during skill performance? - ANS - Keep it simple and
specific
- Provide feedback on what is correct first
- Have the participant try the skill again
- Positive feedback
Three keys to successful skill sessions? - ANS Demonstrations,
Global/Individual feedback, Instructor sees every participant, Ample practice time.
