American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor Course at Camp Starfish
The Aquatic Connection proudly offers the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor (LGI) certification course at Camp Starfish in Rindge, New Hampshire—a serene, fully outdoor training site perfect for instructor development.
Get certified to teach and lead lifeguards in one of the most immersive and hands-on aquatic training environments in New Hampshire.
Training Dates:
Virtual Session: May 22, 2025
In-Person Sessions: May 30-31, 2025
Training Location Address:
12 Camp Monomonac Rd.
Rindge, NH 03461
Become an ARC Certified Lifeguarding Instructor in Rindge, NH
Get certified to train lifeguards at Camp Starfish in Rindge, New Hampshire!
Our American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor course prepares experienced lifeguards with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to train and certify the next generation of lifeguards. Learn how to lead courses, evaluate lifeguard candidates, and deliver high-quality, safety-focused instruction in both classroom and in-water environments.
The Aquatic Training Academy’s certified Instructor Trainers deliver this course in a blended learning format, combining online coursework with in-person instruction and hands-on teaching practice at Camp Starfish’s realistic, outdoor training environment.
This course authorizes you to teach:
- CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer & First Aid
- Lifeguarding for Swimming Pools (Including Deep Water – 7ft or greater)
- Shallow Water Lifeguarding
- Waterfront Lifeguarding (Includes bays, lakes, ponds, beaches, and swimming pools – 20ft deep or less)
- Youth Camps (Includes pool and waterfront lifeguarding)
- Lifeguarding Recertification Courses
American Red Cross Blended-Learning Lifeguarding Instructor Course
This specialized course is designed for experienced lifeguards who are ready to take the next step as instructors. The American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor (LGI) course prepares participants to teach and lead lifeguarding courses, including pool, shallow water, waterfront, and recertification programs.
Through blended learning, candidates complete online coursework and participate in in-person classroom and in-water sessions. You’ll develop the skills to facilitate training, evaluate lifeguard candidates, and deliver high-quality instruction in both aquatic and emergency response skills.
Certification Earned*:
- Lifeguarding Instructor
*Certification is valid for 2 years upon successful completion.
Best For:
Experienced lifeguards, aquatic leaders, camp aquatics staff, and professionals ready to teach lifeguarding and safety certifications through the American Red Cross.
Prerequisites for the Lifeguarding Instructor (LGI) Course:
- Be at least 17 years old by the last day of the course.
- Must possess and provide proof of a current basic-level certification in Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED.
- Successfully complete the online session of the Lifeguarding Instructor course prior to the precourse session.
- Obtain all instructor and participant manuals before entering the first session of the instructor course.
- Successfully complete the Instructor Precourse Session & Skills Assessment, which evaluates the following skills:
- Entry
- Swimming approach
- Surface dive in deep water (7 to 10 feet)
- Passive submerged rescue
- Rapid extrication (with an assisting rescuer)
- Rapid assessment
- Single-rescuer CPR (3 minutes)
HERE’S WHAT OUR PARTICIPANTS ARE SAYING…
“I took the Water Safety Instructor Course with The Aquatic Connection, formally Teach America To Swim. The course was the perfect balance between pool and classroom learning. I loved that the instructor guided us through the swimming progressions for each stroke. Sabrina’s feedback was specific and immediately help me improve my bad swimming habits. She was also a great resource to help me plan the structure of my learn-to-swim program at camp this summer.”
Sarah F.
Nashua, New Hampshire
“This class left me feeling so confident about being a lifeguard. I was provided with so many examples of what could happen at a pool facility, how to deal with them, and a ton of practice time with each scenario. I would recommend this course to anyone trying to be a lifeguard.”
Amanda A.
Lifeguard in Merrimack, New Hampshire
Lifeguarding Instructor Registration at Camp Starfish
Our American Red Cross Blended-Learning Lifeguarding Instructor Course consists of online and in-person training. To participate in your in-person training session, you are required to complete your online coursework prior to our in-person training dates listed below. You will receive an email from your instructor with more information about your course as we get closer to training.
Virtual Training Dates:
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Virtual Training Time:
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
In-Person Training Dates:
Friday, May 30, 2025 AND
Saturday, May 31, 2025
In-Person Training Time:
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Training Location Address:
12 Camp Monomonac Rd.
Rindge, NH 03461
To register for training, click “Enroll” next to your desired class.