Class Schedule

Click on a class below to begin the enrollment process:

 

Online course completion: To access the online portion, go HERE.

You will see the registration page to enter your name and email.

**NOTE: If you have taken a class thru ARC before, please use the same spelling of name and email (if still accessible)*

  • Complete course and take a screenshot or print the certification to present in person on the day of your in person course.

Course Resources:

Course Manual: English

Course Manual Spanish

Adult CPR/AED Course Guide: English

Adult Course Guide Spanish

Pediatric CPR/AED Course Guide: English

Pediatric Course Guide Spanish

 

MUST BE 18 YEARS OLD TO ATTEND

The StarGuard Elite Instructor Development Course (IDC) is designed to prepare StarGuard Elite Instructors to provide a quality education program for lifeguards, using experiential activities based upon adult learning principles, and an emphasis on understanding and utilizing effective facilitation skills.  

The Instructor Development process includes an online self-study course and a face-to-face course conducted by SGE Faculty.  Instructor candidates will review proper rescue techniques that can be used in a variety of aquatic settings and the most effective ways to educate new and experienced aquatic rescue personnel.

The StarGuard Instructor Development Course (IDC) is designed to train new StarGuard Instructor candidates, cross-over existing lifeguard instructors from another agency, reauthorize StarGuard Instructors, and upgrade Instructor status.  

Instructor Candidates are expected to have exceptional current content knowledge, skill mastery, the ability to follow written and verbal directions, and demonstrate the ability to lead and motivate in a professional manner.

 

Lifeguard Certification Prerequisites: 

  • 15 years or older to participate 
  • Participants need the personal email address for online training
  • Online training must be completed before the start of training
  • 2-day in-person course - all days must be attended
  • Classroom & pool setting - dress accordingly
  • A Hip Pack, Whistle, & BigEasy CPR Mask (NO TRIANGLE MASKS) are required to attend the course. IF YOU PURCHSED THROUGH US, YOU WILL RECEIVE THEM AT THE COURSE. 

Swim Prerequisite:

  • Swim 50 yards without stopping
  • Swim 50 yards with a rescue tube across the chest
  • Tread water for 1 minute without the use of hands
  • Retrieve 10-pound object from the bottom of the pool

 

Certification will be awarded on the last day of class and are contingent upon the candidate's successful completion of the written and practical exam. Valid for 1 year. 
 

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