How to Get Certified to Teach BSA Lifeguarding
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Lifeguard program, originally referred to as Scout Lifeguard, was created to provide water safety leadership training for BSA units and summer camp programs. As activities such as canoeing, kayaking, rowing and watercraft safety expanded the program requirements, some elements were split into specialized training programs. Today, the BSA Lifeguard program provides professional lifeguards for BSA-operated facilities, council aquatics committees and year-round aquatics programs. The training required meets the requirements of government agencies at regulated swimming venues.
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Make sure you meet the requirements. Applicants for the BSA Lifeguard Instructor designation must be at least 21 years of age, currently registered with the BSA and have the approval of the appropriate council Scout Executive.
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Complete the requirements as shown on the BSA Lifeguard Instructor application form. Some of these requirements include evidence of prior experience, understanding of the BSA Safe Swim Defense program and serving as the adult leader for a Scout-related aquatics activity. Completion of the requirements must be certified by a current BSA Aquatics Instructor. The instructor completes and signs this application and submits it to the local BSA council. The Aquatics Instructor is responsible for issuing the BSA Lifeguard Instructor Card upon completion of requirements.
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Wait for the local BSA council to forward the completed application to the Director of Outdoor Programs, Boy Scouts of American National Council.The completed application and certification is valid for five years from the date of completion and submission of a signed application.
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Tips & Warnings
All requirements must be repeated to renew certification.
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