Class Registration

$325 + $20 WML Registration Fee

• Thursday, August 20, 2026, 9:00AM – 6:00PM – Saw Mill East

Prerequisites

• Possess a current, or expired by no more than 1-year American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor Certification
• Successfully complete the online session prior to the in-person session. The online session includes two courses (estimated completion time is 6-8 hours):
  • Basic Level Lifeguarding
  • Lifeguarding Instruction

Requirements

• Review the following r.24 Red Cross course materials prior to attending the course:
  • Lifeguarding Instructor’s Manual (candidates should bring this manual in digital or print version to the in-person session of the course).
  • Lifeguard Instructor’s Deck Book (optional)
  • Lifeguarding Manual (digital or print version)

Successful Completion

To successfully complete the Lifeguarding Instructor Recertification Course, the candidate must successfully

• Complete the online blended learning courses
• Complete the skill practice and polish session demonstrating skills to the standard:
  • Entries and approaches
  • Active rescues at the surface
  • Passive rescuers at the surface
  • Passive submerged rescues in shallow, moderate-depth and deep water
  • Feet-first and head-first surface dives in deep water
  • Rapid extrication using a backboard
  • Button on gloves with wet hands
  • Two-rescuer CPR and AED for an adult
  • Surveillance and rotation procedures
  • Spinal motion restriction and extrication in shallow water
  • Multiple rescuers team response scenarios
• Conduct one teaching assignment as part of the skill practice and polish session
• Pass the lifeguarding Instructor Recertification Course written exam with a minimum score or 80 percent

Saw Mill East is located at 333 N. Bedford Rd., Mt. Kisco, NY 10549.