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NLS Instructor Trainer

Description:

Experienced NLS Instructors who hold a current LSIT can apply to become an NLS Instructor Trainer. NLS Instructor Trainers develop both an extensive knowledge of the lifeguarding programs as well as a clear understanding of the teaching and evaluating competencies expected of NLS-I candidates. Candidates must successfully complete 2 NLS Instructor course apprenticeships to become a certified NLS-IT.

Complete the NLS Instructor Trainer application form and submit to the Lifesaving Society for approval.
Under the supervision of an experienced NLS Instructor Trainer, co-teach 2 NLS Instructor courses.
Submit completed instructor Apprenticeship Form to the Lifesaving Society .

Prerequisites:

NLS Core and Pool Option	Current within 2 years
NLS Recert Conductor	Have evaluated at least 2 NLS Recerts
Lifesaving Instructor Trainer	Have taught at least 2 LSI courses
NLS Instructor	Current within 2 years
Have taught at least 4 NLS courses

Instructional Time:

Candidates must apprentice on 2 NLS Instructor courses with a qualified NLS-IT.

Recognition:

Award card is sent upon appointment as an NLS Instructor Trainer.

Currency:

All appointed NLS-ITs regardless of certification date will be required to recertify within the designated 2 years cycle. Please ensure that your keep the branch office informed of your current email and mailing address.

Evaluation and Other Items:

The candidate has shown a continued commitment to the Lifesaving Society including, but not restricted to, participation on committees, volunteer hours in public education, community events, and interest in all streams of the Lifesaving Society demonstrated through teaching or participating in courses offered and expressed interest in the operation of the Society. In addition, the candidate must commit to represent and support the NLS program to include Instruction of NLS Instructor courses, provision of NLS Instructor Recerts/Updates and to act as a resource person in their facility, community and region.

Excellence in Teaching

The candidate has demonstrated a high level of instructional expertise including the use of a variety of teaching techniques and an interest in teaching methodologies and learning strategies. Feedback on instructional quality will be obtained through feedback forms sent to the Branch office, consultation with course candidates, references and feedback from other instructors & leadership personnel.

Integrity

The candidate has shown professional behavior in various courses taught as a representative of the Lifesaving Society including, but not restricted to, participating in activities which foster the Credo and Mission statements of the Lifesaving Society. The candidate must be in good standing with the Society, defined as there being no current sanctions against the candidate such as probation, suspension or decertification as determined by the Certification Review Committee based on the National Certification Review Policy (May, 1992).

Commitment to the NLS Program

The candidate has shown a continued commitment to the NLS Program including, but not restricted to, teaching numerous NLS courses and recerts; being a member of the NLS Committee; visiting NLS Committee meetings as a guest; acting as a participant, judge, or organizer of Lifeguard competitions; or being involved in teaching NLS Precert Conductor courses or NLS Instructor updates.

Leadership Skills

The candidate has shown strong leadership skills required to foster the NLS Instructor program. These leadership skills can be shown by, but not limited to, instruction of leadership type courses, working as an aquatic supervisor/manager, organizing events such as competitions, and previous leadership roles in the Lifesaving Society. Leadership skills may also be shown through non-aquatic involvement in community, school, work and athletic teams.
Intentions

The candidate demonstrates a sincere desire to improve the NLS program through active involvement and participation. Employment marketability and a higher status award are not sound rationale alone for entering the IT program.