Description

Recertification of Trainer certifications is achieved by attending a Trainer Recertification course.


Prerequisites

  • Lifesaving Trainer, First Aid Trainer or National Lifeguard Trainer

Recognition

Lifesaving Trainer, First Aid Trainer or National Lifeguard Trainer Recertification card


Currency

2-year appointment 



Courses Available

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Trainer

Description

Trainers are responsible for preparing candidates to assume leadership roles as Lifesaving Society Instructors, Examiners, and Coaches. Trainers are responsible to teach, evaluate, and certify candidates for Lifesaving Society Instructor and Coach certifications in the topical streams in which they are appropriately qualified. 


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. 

 

Upon passing the Trainer course, candidates must complete: 

 

1. The required teaching experience for their specialized stream: 

  1. Swim for Life Trainer candidates require at least 100 hours of Swim for Life teaching experience (verified by Affiliate).
  2. Lifesaving Trainer candidates need to have taught at least two (2) Bronze Medallion or Bronze Cross courses and exams.
  3. 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.
  4. Those interested in becoming a National Lifeguard Trainer must first be an experienced NL Instructor/Examiner and an experienced Lifesaving Trainer.

2. 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.

3. Submit a completed Apprenticeship Package and Leadership Development Plan to your regional National Trainer for review and approval by the Branch Education Manager.

 

 

 


Recognition

  • Lifesaving Trainer, First Aid Trainer or Swim Trainer certification

Currency

  • 2-year appointment. Teaching experience is required to be eligible for recertification.

Trainer Courses Available

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Facility City Region Date Price
Lifesaving Society - Thompson-Okanagan Various Locations Thompson-Okanagan
16-May-2024 to 26-May-2024
Start Date     Thu 16-May-2024     04:00 PM to 07:00 PM
End Date       Sun 26-May-2024     09:00 AM to 06:00 PM
$400.00 Learn More
Lifesaving Society - Island Various Locations Island
11-Jul-2024 to 21-Jul-2024
Start Date     Thu 11-Jul-2024     04:00 PM to 07:00 PM
End Date       Sun 21-Jul-2024     09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
$400.00 Learn More
Lifesaving Society - Northern BC Various Locations North
25-Jul-2024 to 04-Aug-2024
Start Date     Thu 25-Jul-2024     04:00 PM to 07:00 PM
End Date       Sun 04-Aug-2024     09:00 AM to 06:00 PM
$400.00 Learn More
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