Trainer

Prerequisites

Lifesaving Society Instructor and Examiner awards if applicable (any, need not be current) – e.g., Swim for Life Instructor, Lifesaving Instructor/Examiner, or First Aid Instructor/Examiner. Candidates are evaluated at a Competency Level 3 and are introduced to Competency Level 4. Teaching experience at the Instructor/Examiner level is strongly recommended prior to attempting the Trainer course.

• The required teaching experience for their specialized stream:
  – Swim for Life Trainer candidates require at least 100 hours of Swim for Life teaching experience (verified by Affiliate). – Lifesaving Trainer candidates need to have taught at least two (2) Bronze Medallion or Bronze Cross courses and exams. – First Aid Trainer candidates need to have taught at least four (4) Standard First Aid & CPR-C/AED courses and at least two (2) Standard First Aid Recerts. Those interested in becoming a National Lifeguard Trainer must first be an experienced NL Instructor/Examiner and an experienced Lifesaving Trainer.
• Complete a Trainer Apprenticeship in their specialized stream:
  – Swim for Life Trainer candidates who have the required Swim for Life teaching experience complete an apprenticeship on a 40-hour Swim Instructor course with an approved Swim Trainer Mentor.
  – Lifesaving Trainer candidates who have the required Bronze teaching experience complete an apprenticeship on a 32-hour.
  – Lifesaving Instructor course with an approved Lifesaving Trainer Mentor. First Aid Trainer candidates who have the required First Aid teaching experience complete an apprenticeship on a 40-hour First Aid Instructor course with an approved First Aid Trainer Mentor.