The StarGuard Elite Instructor Development Course (IDC) is designed to prepare StarGuard Elite Instructors to provide a quality education program for lifeguards, using experiential activities based upon adult learning principles, and an emphasis on understanding and utilizing effective facilitation skills.  

The Instructor Development process includes an online self-study course and a face-to-face course.  Instructor candidates will review proper rescue techniques that can be used in a variety of aquatic settings and the most effective ways to educate new and experienced aquatic rescue personnel.  Attendance is required for all parts of the course.

Instructor Candidates are expected to have exceptional current content knowledge, skill mastery, the ability to follow written and verbal directions, and demonstrate the ability to lead and motivate in a professional manner.

After successful completion of the course participants are eligible to be scheduled as an instructor for SwimSafe run courses. The cost of the course will be reimbursed if the employee meets the following requirements:

• Provides availability for a minimum of 1 class per month December-April 2026
• Provides availability for a minimum of 4 classes in May 2026