Lifeguard In-Service Training Program
Lifeguard In-Service Training Program
Overview: This all-in-one Lifeguard In-Service Training Program is your go-to guide to developing confident, competent, and cohesive aquatic teams. Whether you're preparing for summer camp, year-round programming, or looking to improve staff response, this tool aligns with American Red Cross and ACA standards to make your training organized, consistent, and engaging.
You’ll receive both the Lifeguard Training Guide and the Waterfront Safety for Non-Lifeguards module—making it perfect for cross-training your entire staff team. Audience: Aquatic Directors, Waterfront Directors, Head Lifeguards, Camp Leadership
📦 What’s Inside: 2 printable PDFs
📄 PDF #1: Lifeguard In-Service Training – Lifeguards
10-Week Summer Camp Training Plan
12-Month Year-Round Training Plan
10 Printable Scenario Cards
How to Make Training Fun
Performance Rubric
Step-by-step training session structure
Leadership rotation guidance
📄 PDF #2: Waterfront Safety for Non-Lifeguards
30–45 Minute Training Outline
"What You Can Do" Pocket Card
Emergency Action Plan (EAP) Cheat Sheet
Rainy-Day Supervision Guidance
Scenarios + Staff Role Plays
Interactive Review Game
Kahoot! Integration Directions
🎯 Perfect For:
Summer camps looking to prep staff in May or train throughout the summer
After-school programs with pool or waterfront components
Aquatic facilities that want to refresh and re-engage their team
First-time waterfront directors needing a structure to follow
🧠 Bonus Features:
✅ Easy to print and laminate
✅ Works for any aquatic setting (pool, lake, river, bay)
✅ Combines lifeguard and general staff training into one professional system
✅ Designed by youth development pros with 30+ years of field experience
🔒 Licensed for single-organization use
Disclaimer: All Youth Development Pro training resources are intended for educational use by youth development professionals, educators, and program leaders. These guides are designed to support staff in navigating activities, behaviors, and sensitive conversations with young people in camps, afterschool programs, schools, and similar group settings.
While these materials include strategies for building social-emotional skills and team engagement, they are not a substitute for legal advice, mental health diagnosis, or therapeutic intervention. Facilitators should always follow their organization's policies, consult with supervisors as needed, and escalate any concerns requiring immediate attention to the appropriate authority.
Adult supervision is required for all activities involving children. Adapt all content based on the age, needs, and safety of your participants. Youth Development Pro and its affiliates are not responsible for how materials are interpreted or implemented in individual settings.
Always prioritize the physical, emotional, and psychological well-being of both participants and staff.
Non-lifeguard staff must never perform water rescues unless certified and authorized by the organization.