Commonwealth Aquatics, Training & Staff Development

Lifeguard Training Instructor

Trains lifeguarding instructor candidates to teach American Red Cross Lifeguarding, Lifeguarding Blended Learning, Shallow Water Lifeguarding, Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding, Waterpark Skills, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Bloodborne Pathogens Training. Note: To teach Waterfront Skills, Lifeguarding instructors must possess a basic-level Waterfront Skills certificate Prerequisites: Minimum age: 17 years, Possess a current Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED, An equivalent certificate from another organization, Complete the Online Session for the Lifeguarding Instructor course and complete the precourse session

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Water Safety Instructor

This course trains Water Safety Instructor candidates to teach courses and presentations in the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program by developing their understanding of how to use the course materials, how to conduct training sessions and how to evaluate participants progress. The courses and presentations include Parent and Child Aquatics Levels 1 and 2, Preschool Aquatics Levels 1 - 3, Learn-to-Swim Levels 1 - 6, three adult courses as well as the Basic Water Rescue and Personal WaterSafety courses and more. To enroll, instructor candidates must be at least 16 years of age on or before the last day of the instructor course and successfully complete the precourse session which includes demonstration of swimming skill at Learn-to-Swim Level 4.

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Instructor Course Schedule

Lifeguard Instructor

Lifeguard Instructor LGI(1908)

November 8 to 11

Friday, Sunday & Monday

November 8, 10 & 11 - 8 am to 5 pm

This is a blended learning offering. The online portion must be completed prior to first class meeting. Instructions will be emailed following completion of contact us form.

 On Line Course LInk:  

https://classes.redcross.org/R/class000000007946398/46372COMAQU

Winchester Parks & Recreation

100 East Cork St.

Winchester VA 22601

Cost: $300.00 + ARC Fee

Lifeguard Instructor LGI(2002)

February 7 to 9

Friday, Sunday & Monday

February 7, 8 & 9 - 8 am to 5 pm

This is a blended learning offering. The online portion must be completed prior to first class meeting. Instructions will be emailed following completion of contact us form

This is a blended learning offering. The online portion must be completed prior to first class meeting. Instructions will be emailed following completion of contact us form.

 On Line Course LInk:  

Brooks Family YMCA

151 McIntire Park Drive

Charlottesville VA 22092

Cost: $300.00 + ARC Fee

Lifeguard Instructor/Trainer Review

Lifguard Instructor/Trainer Review (LGIR 1908)

November 9

Saturday November 9 - 8 am to 4 pm

Winchester Parks and Recreation

100 Cork Street

Winchester VA 22601

Cost: $75.00

Water Safety Instructor

Water Safety Instructor (WSI1904)

September 28 to October 20

Saturdays & Sundays 

9/28, 29 & 10/19,20

8 am to 5 pm 

American University

Jacobs Fitness Center

Washington, DC 20016 

Cost:Members $250.00 + ARC Fee

Water Safety Instructor (WSI1902)

August 23 to 26

Friday,Saturday, Sunday & Monday

August 23, 24, 25 & 26 

8 am to 5 pm

Lake Ridge Swim Club

12640 Harbor Drive

Woodbridge VA

Cost: $300.00 + ARC Fee