LIFEGUARD INSTRUCTOR (LGI) 2024 Instructor Course

THE NEW JERSEY POOL MANAGERS ASSOCIATION 

American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor r.24 Course 2024 

NOTE: A MINIMUM OF 5 CANDIDATES ARE NEEDED TO RUN THIS COURSE REGISTRATION and TUITION INFORMATION: THIS COURSE MAY BE TAUGHT IN A HYBRID FORMAT (IN-PERSON AND ON-LINE) This intensive 7 day course for Lifeguard Instructor candidates is by advanced registration only. 

REGISTER for the course with the NJPMA by completing the form available by clicking the button below. The form and course tuition ($350.00 for members and $400.00 for non-members) must be received by Al Taliaferro on or before 4 00 p.m., Friday, May 31st, 2024. Any registration after that date 

will be subject to a $25.00 late fee. Tuition includes the Lifeguard Instructor Manual and hip pack. 

PREREQUISITES: Candidates must be at least 17 years of age as of June 14, 2024, NO EXCEPTIONS CAN BE MADE.

Candidates must possess a current American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding / First Aid / CPR/AED, strong swimming skills, and pass a pre-course swimming test on June 6th.

Proof of age must be presented at this screening session. A current driver's license is acceptable proof. Photocopies of Birth Certificates must have a raised seal for acceptance as proof of age. Once the course tuition is received, you will receive an email with instructions for completing the required online portion of the Lifeguarding Instructor course, which includes a Lifeguarding knowledge test. The online portion of the course takes approximately 2 hours to complete, and must be completed before June 6th. 

SCREENING INFORMATION: The Precourse Session (screening test) on June 6" will check for mastery of First Aid, CPR, swimming and Lifeguarding skills. Refunds (less NJPMA administrative and materials costs of $75.00) will be mailed only to those candidates who do not pass the screening test. There will be NO REFUNDS for candidates who drop out once the actual course begins. DATES AND TIMES: THIS COURSE MAY BE TAUGHT IN A HYBRID FORMAT (IN-PERSON AND ON-LINE) 

LGI Pre-course session: THURSDAY June 6 

LGI Course Schedule:

  • Friday, June 7th: 6.00 pm-9:00pm 

  • Monday, June 10th: 6.00 pm-9:00pm

  • Tuesday, June 11th: 6.00 pm-9:00pm

  • Wednesday, June 12th: 6.00 pm-9:00pm

  • Thursday, June 13th: 6.00 pm-9:00pm

  • Friday, June 14th: 6.00 pm-9:00pm

Location: RIVER EDGE SWIM CLUB, 600 RIVERSIDE WAY, RIVER EDGE NJ 07661 

CALL OR EMAIL AL TALIAFERRO IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION: 201-321-7439 OR BigAl421@aol.com 

ATTENDANCE POLICY: THIS COURSE MAY BE TAUGHT IN A HYBRID FORMAT (IN-PERSON AND ON-LINE) Candidates are expected to attend ALL the sessions listed above. Students missing a single session will be required to attend a make- up session. Students missing TWO sessions will NOT be certified under any circumstance. If you think you will miss two or more sessions, do not register for this program. Attendance will be taken daily. Class sessions will be held rain or shine, or will be postponed only at the facility. Please keep this portion of the form for your personal reference. Checks should be made payable to "New Jersey Pool Managers Association". 

Click the button below to print out the registration form and return it along with your tuition to: 

Al Taliaferro, NJPMA LGI 

225 BAMFORD AVE HAWTHORNE, NJ 07506