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Lifesaving Instructor Recertification
Description
Lifesaving Instructors play an important role in providing high quality training and are viewed as aquatic experts in the community. The Lifesaving Instructor Recert (LSIR) provides updated information to BC & Yukon Branch LSIs to allow them to continue to provide quality programs in support of the Lifesaving Society mission to prevent injury or death in, on or near the water
Prerequisites
- LSI (current within 5 years of certification/recertification date)
Recognition
Currency
The Lifesaving Instructor Recertification is current for 2 years. After two years Lifesaving Instructors will need to attend a Recert clinic in order to continue teaching (extensions will not be granted).
Any Lifesaving Instructor who is within 5 years from the date of issue can recertify by attending a Lifesaving Instructor Recertification.
Any Lifesaving Instructor who is within 5-10 years from the date of issue can recertify by attending a full Lifesaving Instructor course again or by participating in the LSI Bridges Program.
Any Lifesaving Instructor who is more than 10 years past the date of issue will be required to take the Lifesaving Instructor course again.
Lifesaving Instructor Recertification Courses Available
Sort Below By Clicking On Either: Facility, Level, City, Region Or Date
| Facility | City | Region | Date | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver Island Westhills Y | Langford | Island |
18-Apr-2020
Date Sat 18-Apr-2020 01:00 PM to 09:00 PM
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$145.00 | Learn More |
| Beban Park | Nanaimo | Island |
19-Apr-2020
Date Sun 19-Apr-2020 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
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Learn More | |
| Vancouver Island Westhills Y | Langford | Island |
05-May-2020
Date Tue 05-May-2020 01:30 PM to 09:30 PM
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$145.00 | Learn More |
| Vancouver Island Westhills Y | Langford | Island |
10-May-2020
Date Sun 10-May-2020 10:00 AM to 06:00 PM
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$145.00 | Learn More |
| Comox Valley Aquatic Centre | Courtenay | Island |
14-Jun-2020
Date Sun 14-Jun-2020 01:00 PM to 05:00 PM
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$90.00 | Learn More |
| Guildford Recreation Centre | Surrey | Lower Mainland |
28-Jun-2020
Date Sun 28-Jun-2020 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
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| Beban Park | Nanaimo | Island |
13-Sep-2020
Date Sun 13-Sep-2020 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
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Lifesaving Instructor
Description
Lifesaving Instructors are trained to teach the three Canadian Swim Patrol Program awards, as well as the Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, Lifesaving Fitness, and Distinction awards. Candidates are trained in and must demonstrate skills, knowledge and attitudes at Competency Level 1 to include all aspects of learning as well as various approaches required to teach water rescue, first aid and related aquatic skills in the Canadian Lifesaving Program. Candidates also learn about long-range and short-term planning, class management, safety supervision and the principles of evaluation.
Lifesaving Instructors can evaluate all items in Canadian Swim Patrol, Bronze Star, Lifesaving Fitness, and certify candidates.The LSI course in BC & Yukon Branch includes the Advanced Instructor certification and the Examination Standards clinic.
Prerequisites
- 16 years old (by last day of the course)
- Bronze Cross
Recognition
Currency
Lifesaving Instructor Courses Available
Sort Below By Clicking On Either: Facility, Level, City, Region Or Date
| Facility | City | Region | Date | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver Island Westhills Y | Langford | Island |
03-Apr-2020 to 19-Apr-2020
Start Date Fri 03-Apr-2020 05:00 PM to 09:30 PM
End Date Sun 19-Apr-2020 11:00 AM to 08:00 PM |
$330.00 | Learn More |
| C.G. Brown Pool | Burnaby | Lower Mainland |
17-Apr-2020 to 22-May-2020
Start Date Fri 17-Apr-2020 04:30 PM to 09:30 PM
End Date Fri 22-May-2020 04:30 PM to 09:30 PM |
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| Saanich Commonwealth Place | Victoria | Island |
16-May-2020 to 24-May-2020
Start Date Sat 16-May-2020 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
End Date Sun 24-May-2020 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM |
$285.00 | Learn More |
| Four Seasons Leisure Pool | Prince George | North |
07-Aug-2020 to 22-Aug-2020
Start Date Fri 07-Aug-2020 10:00 AM to 02:30 PM
End Date Sat 22-Aug-2020 10:00 AM to 04:30 PM |
Learn More |
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112-3989 Henning Drive
Burnaby, British Columbia V5C 6N5
Branch Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30
T: 604.299.5450
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