American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor Crossover

Friday, May 23 - Saturday, May 24, 2025

Cherokee Scout Reservation

3296 Boy Scout Camp Road, Yanceyville, NC 

The registration deadline is 11:59 pm on Monday, May 12.

Course Maximum: 6

Cost: $435

Target Audience: People who already hold a current Scouting America Aquatics Instructor certification. 

Prerequisites: See list below

Format: Blended - online learning and practical/clinical phase. You must complete all of the online training sessions before attending the in-course portion.

Items to Bring: 

1. CPR pocket mask,
2. hip/fanny pack, and
3. whistle

Lead Instructor: Gareth Kalfas, director@chanco.org

Point of Contact: Bud Harrelson, bud.harrelson@scouting.org

This American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Training course is designed to equip candidates with the expertise and pedagogical skills necessary to effectively teach lifeguarding courses. Participants will learn to facilitate engaging learning experiences, assess student performance, and ensure course content meets American Red Cross standards for safety and effectiveness.

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be certified to instruct American Red Cross Lifeguarding, Shallow Water Lifeguarding, Waterfront Skills, Waterpark Skills, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers, and First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22) courses.

Prerequisites:

Prerequisite 1. Candidates must demonstrate competency in pre-course skill evaluations.

Prerequisite 2: hold a current American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED or equivalent, and

Prerequisite 3: hold a current lifeguarding instructor credentials (showing that they have successfully completed a formal lifeguarding instructor course with one of the following training agencies):

 + YMCA - Lifeguard Instructor

 + Ellis & Associates International Lifeguard Training Program - Lifeguard Instructor

 + Boy Scouts of America (BSA) - Aquatics Instructor of BSA Lifeguard Instructor

 + StarGuard ELITE - StarGuard Instructor

 + Lifesaving Society of Canada - Lifesaving Instructor

 + Royal Life Saving Society of the United Kingdom - Lifesaving Instructor

 + United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) - Open Water Lifeguard Instructor 
 

Prerequisite 4: Successfully, complete the online session of the Lifeguarding Instructor Crossover/Re-Entry course before the in-person session

The certification obtained through this course will empower individuals to train the next generation of lifeguards, contributing to safer aquatic environments across the nation.

The cost for enrolling in the American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Training course is set at $425. This fee covers all necessary materials, instruction from certified professionals, and access to training facilities. Additionally, housing and meals are provided for the duration of the course, ensuring a comfortable and convenient training experience. By securing a spot with this payment, participants gain the comprehensive training required to become qualified instructors, capable of teaching a range of lifeguarding courses. This investment not only enhances personal credentials but also broadens career opportunities in aquatic safety and education.

Course Logistics:

Course Start Time: 10:00 am on Friday, May 23

Course End Time: ~4:00 pm on Saturday, May 24

Meals Served:

• Friday, May 23
  • Lunch
  • Supper
  • Cracker Barrel
• Saturday, May 24
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch

Direct questions to bud.harrelson@scouting.org.