Swim For Life Instructor
St. James Assiniboia Centennial Pool • 644 Parkdale St. Winnipeg, MB, Canada R2Y 0X4 Organized by City of WinnipegAbout this event
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Description
The Swim for Life Instructor program is a 24-hour course that trains participants to teach the Swim for Life and Swim Patrol Programs.
This program includes classroom and water activities - 100% attendance and participation are required.
Completion Criteria:
• Attend and participate in 100 % of the course.
• Successfully demonstrate competency in required skills, activities and final evaluation.
Pre-Course Requirements:
• 15 years of age first day of course
• Bronze Cross by the first day of the course
The Swim for Life Instructor kit (approximately $100.80 - non-refundable), Canadian Lifesaving manual (approximate cost $ 50.40 -non-refundable) and a Leadership Kit are required for this course. Binders, manual and kits are available for sale at the location the course is being held.
Awards are mailed to successful participants by the Lifesaving Society. Certification of this award is for 2 years.
Awards are mailed to successful candidates by the Lifesaving Society.Participants must give prerequisites to the instructor on the first day of class. – Bronze Cross certification.Program includes classroom and water activities -100 % attendance and participation are required.Manuals required for the course (available at the pool):• Canadian Lifesaving Manual - approximate cost $ 50.40 • Swim for Life Instructor Kit- approximate cost $ 100.80.
The following items must be purchased in order to participate • 1 CPR pocket mask with a 1-way valve• 1 whistle (recommended Fox 40)• 6 pairs of latex-free gloves• 2 roller gauzes• 5 triangular bandages• 10 gauze pads• 1 golf pencil • 1 silver mylar blanket.
You may choose to purchase a leadership kit ($37.96) containing these supplies at this facility or alternatively, you may purchase them on your own. Program includes classroom and water activities -100 % attendance and participation are required.
Secondary Category
Lifeguarding
Location
SJACP - Gymnasium at St. James Assiniboia Centennial Pool
SJACP - Deep - Lane 5 at St. James Assiniboia Centennial Pool
Instructor
Erin Kuhtey
Jayda Brandt
Arnold Juan
Hayden Winstone
Richard Siwik