SFSU LGI/LGIT One-Day Review Class

THIS COURSE MEETS THE NEEDS TO RENEW YOUR LGI/LGIT  (As of the 2017 update, ALL LGIs and LGITs must do this course to renew your instructorship/IT status for another 2 years.Also, as an option, you will be able to get your base level LG cert at the end of class as an extra fee add-on class check off.  See "test out" section below.American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor/Instructor Trainer ReviewDescription

• The Lifeguard Instructor/Instructor Trainer Review course is the required course for all Lifeguard Instructors and Instructor Trainers to re-certify in the r.17 American Red Cross course.

• The Lifeguarding Instructor/Instructor Trainer Review course includes this downloadable PDF:

• The class consists of:
• Lifeguarding Program Review
• Administrative Updates/Information
• Written Exam
• Skill Practice and Polish Session including in-water skills, drills and Multiple-Rescuer Response scenarios

Lunch break will be provided, but bring snacks and personal water as well as your swim gear.

To be eligible to take this course, you must be a currently certified Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor or Lifeguard Instructor Trainer (with a grace period extended to 30 days past LGI/T expiration) LGI/LGITs current or within 30 days of expiration and meet the following requirements can take this review:

Lifeguarding Instructors:

• Complete all course updates prior to the update deadline.
• Teach or co-teach at least one Lifeguarding or Shallow Water Lifeguarding course of record during the 2-year certification period.

Lifeguarding Instructor Trainers, ITs:

• Complete all course updates prior to the update deadline.
• Teach at least one Lifeguarding Instructor course of record or at least two Lifeguarding Instructor/Instructor Trainer Review courses of record during the 2-year certification period.

Certification

• Upon successful completion of the review course, the Lifeguard Instructor or Lifeguard Instructor Trainer certification will be renewed for 2 years.

Optional Add-on CertificationInstructors who wish to achieve a basic-level lifeguarding certification to work as a Lifeguard will have the option to “test out” at the conclusion of the Lifeguarding Instructor Review course. Instructors/ITs who choose to attend the “test out” session and successfully complete all basic-level course requirements will earn an American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certification, valid for 2 years.  

This “test out” session includes:

• Lifeguarding precourse skills evaluation
• Lifeguarding course final skills scenarios
• Two final written exams (CPRO/First Aid and Lifeguarding Skills)

Fee: $60 credit card before class end on our HappySwimmers.com website supplemental payment button (includes RC cert fee)

How to sign up: Inform your instructor at class, and present your $60 credit card receipt from our website.

https://www.happyswimmers.com/cpr-training/supplemental-step-1/

PERSONAL JOB OFFER:

We are actively looking for LGI/LGIT's in the Bay Area who would like to work with our great team doing occasional weekend mostly LGT classes in the Peninsula, San Jose, and Marin Co. Pay starts at $30 per hour plus expenses. With good experience, higher.

Take only the class dates that fit your schedule. We don't twist arms here! Win-wins only.

Email: [email protected] if interested!

FAQs

Are there minimum age requirements to enter the event?

19 years old by the last day of the class (2 years past the LGIT minimum age).

Passing 3 Swim Tests as per Red Cross requirements at the beginning of class.  

• Swim 300 yards (example: 12 lengths of a standard 25-yard public pool) demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing without stopping, not timed. Use freestyle 100 yards, breaststroke 100 yards, and either free or breast last 100 yards.
• Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs
• A timed weight-retrieval drill (the Brick) where you swim 20 yards, do a surface dive to a 10-pound weight in 7-10 feet deep water, surface and swim on your back with the object 20 yards, exit the water without using a ladder or steps. The time limit is 1 minute and 40 seconds. This is an easy time interval for the normal swimmer.
• Please note: Course tuition fees are not refundable for not passing the swim pre-tests. Although the tests are not exceedingly difficult, being a lifeguard takes solid swimming skills or you could put yourself and/or the victim in serious danger and have a double drowning. The Red Cross and your instructors take that seriously. Why not practice test yourself in the days or weeks before class?

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

HappySwimmers.com website, ask for owner Jenn

What's the refund policy?

100% refund or transfer to another class up to 7 days before first class start date.

Documented medical excuses (doctor's note) excepted.

Once class starts, no refunds.  To be clear: Paying for a class does not guarantee a passing grade. You must meet the standards of the Red Cross to get their certificate.  YOU need to take the responsibility to do the work, use the study guide we give, and be a competent swimmer so you, your classmates here, and your victim don't drown.  We turn out great lifeguard instructors, but ones who've put the effort in and are competent.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

San Francisco State University Mashouf Wellness Center Complex pool, 1600 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, United States