- Description
AwareReach delivers this lifeguard instructor training in Lebanon as a 40-hour train-the-trainer certification authorising successful candidates to deliver AwareReach AR-LGP and AR-LGS lifeguard programmes.
Lifeguard Instructor Training in Lebanon — About This Course
First and foremost, the AR-LGI (Lifeguard Instructor) certification is the formal qualification for senior aquatic professionals seeking to become authorised AwareReach lifeguard instructors. AwareReach designs this lifeguard instructor training in Lebanon to develop the instructional design, water session facilitation, and assessment competencies required to deliver lifeguard training to the AwareReach standard.
Additionally, the programme is delivered over five days, including both classroom-based instructional theory and extensive observed practical teaching in pool and open water environments. Furthermore, candidates will plan and deliver full training sessions, receiving structured feedback from senior AwareReach instructors throughout.
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of AR-LGI, candidates will be able to:
– Apply adult learning principles to design lifeguard training sessions for mixed-ability candidates
– Develop lesson plans and session resources for AR-LGP and AR-LGS delivery to AwareReach standards
– Facilitate classroom theory sessions on pool and open water surveillance, hazards, and response
– Plan and safely supervise in-water rescue skills training in pool and open water environments
– Assess candidate rescue performance objectively using AwareReach assessment criteria
– Apply AwareReach certification compliance requirements including documentation and record keeping
– Manage training safety in aquatic environments including candidate fitness screening and emergencies
– Meet AwareReach Instructor Registry requirements including annual renewal and CPD obligations
Course Structure (40 hours — 5 days)
– Module 1: Aquatic Instructional Design and Adult Learning Principles (4h)
– Module 2: Lesson Planning for Pool and Open Water Training (4h)
– Module 3: Delivering Theory Sessions — Surveillance, Hazards, and Emergency Response (4h)
– Module 4: Facilitating In-Water Rescue Skills Training (6h)
– Module 5: Candidate Assessment and Performance Feedback (4h)
– Module 6: Training Safety in Aquatic Environments (4h)
– Module 7: AwareReach Lifeguard Pathway Standards and Documentation (4h)
– Module 8: Observed Teaching Practice — Theory Session (4h)
– Module 9: Observed Teaching Practice — Practical Water Session (4h)
– Module 10: Instructor Certification Assessment (2h)
Assessment
Written Examination — 40 multiple-choice questions on instructional practice and AwareReach standards, 60 minutes. Consequently, candidates must achieve a minimum of 85% to pass.
Practical Assessment — Two observed teaching assessments — one classroom theory and one in-water practical session. Both must be passed to qualify as an AwareReach lifeguard instructor.
Prerequisite
AwareReach requires a valid AR-LGA (Advanced Water Rescue) certification for enrolment. Additionally, a minimum of 1 year of documented active lifeguard service post-AR-LGA is required.
Certification
Successful candidates receive the AR-LGI — Lifeguard Instructor Certificate, issued under the AwareReach Certification Authority. In addition, the certificate authorises the holder to deliver AR-LGP and AR-LGS courses at approved AwareReach venues. Overall, this lifeguard instructor training in Lebanon is subject to annual renewal and minimum delivery requirements established by ILCOR.
Lead Instructor — Lifeguard Instructor Training
Bachir Kerbej leads this lifeguard instructor training as Senior Trainer for the Lifeguard and Water Rescue pathway.