LIFEGUARD INSTRUCTOR CERTIFCATION COURSE 

Prerequisites: 

• Must be 17 years old
• Must possess a current basic-level certification in Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED

​Candidates must meet all prerequisites prior to course registration. Each Participant is required to have the following during the course; Rescue Pack, Resuscitation Mask (Adult and Pediatric masks OR Combination Mask), Lifeguard Participants Manual (digital or print), Lifeguard Instructor’s Manual (Print). Participants may elect to  bring their own equipment or have equipment provided by Life Time. 

Rescue Pack (w/ resuscitation mask): $30

Participants Manuals (Participant and Instructor): $80

Upon registration and payment, the candidate will be provided with required course materials. Candidates will receive an email two weeks before the skill session that will provide information to access and complete the online learning portion of the instructor course

THE ONLINE LEARNING MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO THE START OF THE COURSE. 

Candidates must present proof of online completion the first day of class. If the online learning is not completed, the candidate will not be eligible to participate in this session

Registration: 

Registration is open to anyone currently 17 years of age or older.  Registration is first-come, first-serve. In order to register, participant must turn in a completed registration form and payment to the Life Time Omaha Aquatics Office at least 2 weeks before preferred session. Late Registrations will be accepted if space permits

Registration Fee: Life Time Team Members: $150  |  Life Time Member:$200  |  Non-Members: $275

Late Fee: Life Time Member & Non-Members: $50

Rescheduling Fee: Life Time Member & Non-Members: $25

Payment and Cancellation Policy: Full payment is due at the time of registration. An administrative fee of $15 will be retained for all cancellations if cancelled at least 2-weeks prior to the start of the session. All registration fees are non-refundable within 2 weeks of the session. If candidates within 2-weeks of the session starting and need to reschedule their session a rescheduling fee may be applied.

Certification:

Attendees who pass the course by attending all class session & successfully completing each module by the American Red Cross standards receive the corresponding American Red Cross certification.  The certification will be emailed to the address specified by the participant within approximately 1 week after final course date.

Course Offerings:

Attendance is mandatory at all classes.  No make-ups will be given. The American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification Course has some portions of the course that are not able to be completed at Life Time Omaha. We have contracted with City of Omaha to utilize their facility to complete these components. The class will be at Mockingbird Hills Community Center (10242 Mockingbird Drive, Omaha, NE 68127) on Sundays from 8AM-11AM.  Transportation will not be provided and participants will need to coordinate their own transportation.

COVID-19:

The Red Cross has issued guidance for minimizing the risk for COVID-19 transmission while conducting the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course during the COVID-19 pandemic. This guidance is in full compliance with CDC recommendations and reinforces requirements to also comply with state and local public health orders and guidance. Instructors and aquatic facility managers can provide a copy of this guidance on request. The guidance includes a revised instructional plan that implements a combination of precautions to minimize risk of exposure, including social distancing, use of personal protective equipment and modifications to skills and activities as applicable. This guidance is constantly reviewed by the American Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council to assure it is based on the latest evidence and CDC guidance.

Life Time has always been dedicated to delivering a healthy way of life to our communities, and we want you to know that we’re ready for you. With our enhanced cleaning protocols and social distancing together we can make the experience safe for all. If you are feeling sick, please refrain from attending class. Consistent with CDC guidelines, participants will not be permitted to attend class if they have a fever, cough, or shortness of breath. If you are unable to attend class please contact our Aquatics Team at 402.334.4023 or [email protected].