LIFEGUARD INSTRUCTOR COMPREHENSIVE 2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔Answers to the review questions in the lifeguard manual can be found where? -
✔✔In section G appendix H of the instructors manual or in the ARC Learning Center:
under course materials > teaching resources
✔✔What is the best way to use the Lifeguard manual during class? - ✔✔Have students
follow along during lectures and discussion, have them search for terms or definitions.
Have students refer to skills sheets while preforming skills practice.
✔✔The Guidance for the Instructor section of the lesson plans lists: - ✔✔What you must
do to successfully deliver all of the lesson content and ensure participants meet the
lesson objectives.
✔✔The Lesson Objectives sections for the lesson plan includes: - ✔✔What participants
should be able to do at the end of the lesson.
✔✔The Materials, Equipment, and Supplies section of the lesson plan lists: -
✔✔Everything that you need to have available to teach the lesson and ensure
participants mee the lesson objectives
, ✔✔The Lesson Preparation section of the lesson plan Includes: - ✔✔A summarization
of things you should do prior to conducting the lesson to facilitate effective and efficient
delivery of the lesson content.
✔✔The Instructor Notes section of the lesson plan includes: - ✔✔Additional information,
insights and reminders related to conducting the lesson.
✔✔The Science Notes sections of the lesson plan lists: - ✔✔Insights into the scientific
basis for selected course content to assist you with answering questions participants
may ask.
✔✔The Teaching Tips Sections of the lesson plan includes: - ✔✔Strategies and best
practices from experienced instructors that can help you deliver the lesson content
effectively and efficently.
✔✔Where do you used the Multiple-Rescuer Team response flowcharts and
Assessment tools? - ✔✔When running and evaluating the Multiple Rescuer Team
Response scenarios. (during lessons and during the final test assessments)
✔✔What is the Participant Progress Log Used for? - ✔✔For the instructor to keep track
of each individual participants successful participation in and completion of required
course elements.
✔✔Where can you find the Length of a video used in the lifeguarding course? -
✔✔Appendix J: Lifeguarding Program Video List
✔✔What are some things you can do to make learning more effective when having
participants practice new skills? - ✔✔Organize the space
Provide precise and concise directions
Demonstrate the skill or parts of the skills
Provide timely positive corrective feedback
Have them practice again after receiving feedback
Manage time well
✔✔During a practice session, you notice multiple individuals making a variety of errors
even after verbal feedback. What is the best course of action? - ✔✔You should do a
quick demonstration then have participants practice again.
✔✔To meet course requirements, a lifeguard applicant must: - ✔✔Be able to complete
the required skills without any coaching or assistance.
✔✔When observing participant skills: - ✔✔Ensure that you can see everyone
Move around from person to person
Give feedback and oversight at all times
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔Answers to the review questions in the lifeguard manual can be found where? -
✔✔In section G appendix H of the instructors manual or in the ARC Learning Center:
under course materials > teaching resources
✔✔What is the best way to use the Lifeguard manual during class? - ✔✔Have students
follow along during lectures and discussion, have them search for terms or definitions.
Have students refer to skills sheets while preforming skills practice.
✔✔The Guidance for the Instructor section of the lesson plans lists: - ✔✔What you must
do to successfully deliver all of the lesson content and ensure participants meet the
lesson objectives.
✔✔The Lesson Objectives sections for the lesson plan includes: - ✔✔What participants
should be able to do at the end of the lesson.
✔✔The Materials, Equipment, and Supplies section of the lesson plan lists: -
✔✔Everything that you need to have available to teach the lesson and ensure
participants mee the lesson objectives
, ✔✔The Lesson Preparation section of the lesson plan Includes: - ✔✔A summarization
of things you should do prior to conducting the lesson to facilitate effective and efficient
delivery of the lesson content.
✔✔The Instructor Notes section of the lesson plan includes: - ✔✔Additional information,
insights and reminders related to conducting the lesson.
✔✔The Science Notes sections of the lesson plan lists: - ✔✔Insights into the scientific
basis for selected course content to assist you with answering questions participants
may ask.
✔✔The Teaching Tips Sections of the lesson plan includes: - ✔✔Strategies and best
practices from experienced instructors that can help you deliver the lesson content
effectively and efficently.
✔✔Where do you used the Multiple-Rescuer Team response flowcharts and
Assessment tools? - ✔✔When running and evaluating the Multiple Rescuer Team
Response scenarios. (during lessons and during the final test assessments)
✔✔What is the Participant Progress Log Used for? - ✔✔For the instructor to keep track
of each individual participants successful participation in and completion of required
course elements.
✔✔Where can you find the Length of a video used in the lifeguarding course? -
✔✔Appendix J: Lifeguarding Program Video List
✔✔What are some things you can do to make learning more effective when having
participants practice new skills? - ✔✔Organize the space
Provide precise and concise directions
Demonstrate the skill or parts of the skills
Provide timely positive corrective feedback
Have them practice again after receiving feedback
Manage time well
✔✔During a practice session, you notice multiple individuals making a variety of errors
even after verbal feedback. What is the best course of action? - ✔✔You should do a
quick demonstration then have participants practice again.
✔✔To meet course requirements, a lifeguard applicant must: - ✔✔Be able to complete
the required skills without any coaching or assistance.
✔✔When observing participant skills: - ✔✔Ensure that you can see everyone
Move around from person to person
Give feedback and oversight at all times
