LIFEGUARD INSTRUCTOR EXAMS SCRIPT 2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔What is the resource that an instructor is NOT required to use when teaching the
course? - ✔✔Course Presentation
✔✔Are written exams included in the instructor's manual - ✔✔No, written exams are not
included in the instructor's manual
✔✔Can an Instructor make their Own Lesson Plan? - ✔✔Instructors cannot make their
own lesson plans. Even if it is based on the course outline and lesson plan as a guide.
✔✔Which of the following are program objectives in the Instructor's Manual that
instructors need to ensure participants are aware of and meet? - ✔✔How to safely
perform CPR; how to identify the behaviors of a swimmer, a distressed swimmer, an
active drowner, and a passive drowner; recognize the signs of a heart attack; explain
the purpose and the procedures, and the ability to perform the EAP; define legal
considerations and apply them to situations that they might encounter while lifeguarding
✔✔Which of the following are NOT program objectives in the Instructor's Manual that
instructors need to ensure participants are aware of and meet? - ✔✔Demonstrate how
to safely and effectively use a BVM with only one rescuer
, ✔✔Is CPR for Professional Rescuer Course Exclusive for the CPRO course? - ✔✔Yes,
CPRO is a stand-alone course only.
✔✔What are Instructors Responsibilities Regarding Classroom only courses? -
✔✔instructors only need to follow the rules and guidelines in their instructor material
related to instructor to student ratios, equipment to student ratios, participant resources,
classroom and equipment requirements, and instructor materials.
✔✔What are Instructors Responsibilities Regarding Blended Learning courses? -
✔✔instructors must access the Red Cross Learning Center and follow the guidance on
how to set up a blended learning class to allow students to access the online portion of
the course.
✔✔What are the Course Lengths are Based On - ✔✔A ratio of 10 participants to 1
instructor.
Having the minimum amount of equipment listed in the instructor material.
✔✔Can the instructor act as a lifeguard on duty for their class? - ✔✔No, the instructor
should not act as the lifeguard on duty for the class. Dedicated lifeguard supervision
should be maintained for all water sessions.
✔✔Where can the core list of equipment, materials and supplies that instructors should
have available for the courses be found? - ✔✔In the Administrative section of the
Instructor's Manual.
✔✔True - ✔✔The times allotted in the course outlines include the minimum time
required for covering the content and class activities and do not include breaks.
✔✔How does Red Cross Recommend Youth Participation be Handled During
Activities? - ✔✔Whenever a Red Cross Course, activity, or event involves youth
participants, it is recommended that at least two adults are present at the facility for the
participant's safety
✔✔Can Course Times Be Lengthened to Accommodate Instructor-to-Participant Ratios
and Equipment-to-Participant Ratios? - ✔✔Yes, Course Times Can Be Lengthened to
Accommodate Instructor-to-Participant Ratios and Equipment-to-Participant Ratios?
✔✔Where can the equipment used during a lifeguarding course be found? - ✔✔All
equipment used during a lifeguarding course can be found on the Red Cross Store.
✔✔True - ✔✔If there are fewer than 5 participants, additional people certified in the
program specialty area (Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED) must be added throughout the
course for practicing and conducting skill sessions to achieve the course objectives.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔What is the resource that an instructor is NOT required to use when teaching the
course? - ✔✔Course Presentation
✔✔Are written exams included in the instructor's manual - ✔✔No, written exams are not
included in the instructor's manual
✔✔Can an Instructor make their Own Lesson Plan? - ✔✔Instructors cannot make their
own lesson plans. Even if it is based on the course outline and lesson plan as a guide.
✔✔Which of the following are program objectives in the Instructor's Manual that
instructors need to ensure participants are aware of and meet? - ✔✔How to safely
perform CPR; how to identify the behaviors of a swimmer, a distressed swimmer, an
active drowner, and a passive drowner; recognize the signs of a heart attack; explain
the purpose and the procedures, and the ability to perform the EAP; define legal
considerations and apply them to situations that they might encounter while lifeguarding
✔✔Which of the following are NOT program objectives in the Instructor's Manual that
instructors need to ensure participants are aware of and meet? - ✔✔Demonstrate how
to safely and effectively use a BVM with only one rescuer
, ✔✔Is CPR for Professional Rescuer Course Exclusive for the CPRO course? - ✔✔Yes,
CPRO is a stand-alone course only.
✔✔What are Instructors Responsibilities Regarding Classroom only courses? -
✔✔instructors only need to follow the rules and guidelines in their instructor material
related to instructor to student ratios, equipment to student ratios, participant resources,
classroom and equipment requirements, and instructor materials.
✔✔What are Instructors Responsibilities Regarding Blended Learning courses? -
✔✔instructors must access the Red Cross Learning Center and follow the guidance on
how to set up a blended learning class to allow students to access the online portion of
the course.
✔✔What are the Course Lengths are Based On - ✔✔A ratio of 10 participants to 1
instructor.
Having the minimum amount of equipment listed in the instructor material.
✔✔Can the instructor act as a lifeguard on duty for their class? - ✔✔No, the instructor
should not act as the lifeguard on duty for the class. Dedicated lifeguard supervision
should be maintained for all water sessions.
✔✔Where can the core list of equipment, materials and supplies that instructors should
have available for the courses be found? - ✔✔In the Administrative section of the
Instructor's Manual.
✔✔True - ✔✔The times allotted in the course outlines include the minimum time
required for covering the content and class activities and do not include breaks.
✔✔How does Red Cross Recommend Youth Participation be Handled During
Activities? - ✔✔Whenever a Red Cross Course, activity, or event involves youth
participants, it is recommended that at least two adults are present at the facility for the
participant's safety
✔✔Can Course Times Be Lengthened to Accommodate Instructor-to-Participant Ratios
and Equipment-to-Participant Ratios? - ✔✔Yes, Course Times Can Be Lengthened to
Accommodate Instructor-to-Participant Ratios and Equipment-to-Participant Ratios?
✔✔Where can the equipment used during a lifeguarding course be found? - ✔✔All
equipment used during a lifeguarding course can be found on the Red Cross Store.
✔✔True - ✔✔If there are fewer than 5 participants, additional people certified in the
program specialty area (Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED) must be added throughout the
course for practicing and conducting skill sessions to achieve the course objectives.
