Description

The Lifesaving & Swim for Life Instructor program is a 44-hour course that trains participants to teach the Swim for Life and Swim Patrol Programs; and teach and examine Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion, and Bronze Cross.

The successful participants will receive certification in both Swim for Life Instructor & Lifesaving Instructor.

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.

• Bronze Cross (or higher)

Next Lifesaving Level:

• National Lifeguard (NL)

The Lifesaving & Swim for Life Instructor Kit, Canadian Lifesaving manual are required for this course. Binders and manuals are available for sale at the location where the course is being held.

The program includes classroom and water activities 100% attendance and participation are required.

Awards are mailed to successful participants by the Lifesaving Society. Certification of this award is for 2 years.

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Lifesaving & Swim for Life 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 (or higher).
Manuals required for the course (available at the pool):• Canadian Lifesaving Manual • Lifesaving & Swim for Life Instructor Kit The following items are required in order to participate in this course: • 1 CPR pocket mask with a 1-way valve• 1 whistle (recommended Fox 40)These items may be purchased at this facility or acquired independently.
Program includes classroom and water activities - 100 % attendance and participation are required.
Dates & Times of Course Dec 28th 10:00-6:00pmDec 29th 9:00-6:00pmDec 30th 9:00-6:00pmDec 31st 9:00-4:00pmJanuary 2nd 9:00-6:00pmJanuary 3rd 9:00-6:00pm
*No Class January 1st*

Secondary Category

Instructing

Location

PAP - Boardroom - Main Floor at Pan Am Pool

Instructor

Maeghan Johnson