The Lifesaving Society Swim for Life Instructor certification prepares candidates to teach and evaluate basic swim strokes and related skills. Swim Instructors teach and evaluate candidates in the Society’s Swim for Life® and Canadian Swim Patrol levels. Candidates are trained in, and must demonstrate skills, knowledge, and attitudes at a Competency Level 1 to achieve certification.
Prerequisites
15 years of age (by last day)
Bronze Cross (need not be current)
Candidates are responsible for having the correct prerequisites. If you have any questions in regards to this please reach out to us.
Recognition
Digital Certificate
Currency
2 years from certification date
Recertification
The Swim for Life Instructor Recert renews a candidate’s Swim for Life Instructor award for 24 months. Candidates must successfully pass the course and complete a Swim for Life® skills assessment.
Prerequisites
Swim for Life Instructor (current within 5 years)
Candidates are responsible for having the correct prerequisites. If you have any questions in regards to this please reach out to us.
Course Days: Nov 8 – Dec 13 Saturdays. 1:00PM-7:30PM
Teaching Experience: Nov 9 – Nov 30 Sundays 8:00AM-12:30PM (times given on first day based on supervising instructor availability)
Candidates will receive all course materials and teaching experience instructions on the first day of the course.
Contact the facility directly to register.
2505617636
Canfor Leisure Pool
Course:
Swim Instructor
Start Date:
07 Feb 2026 to
07 Feb 2026 –
01:00 PM to
07:30 PM
End Date:
14 Mar 2026 to
14 Mar 2026 –
01:00 PM to
07:30 PM
Course notes
Course Days: Feb 7- March 14 Saturdays. 1:00PM-7:30PM
Teaching Experience: Feb 8 – Mar 1st Sundays 8:00AM-12:30PM (times given on first day based on supervising instructor availability)
Candidates will receive all course materials and teaching experience instructions on the first day of the course.
The Swim for Life Instructor Recert renews a candidate’s Swim for Life Instructor award for 24 months. Candidates must successfully pass the course and complete a Swim for Life® skills assessment.
May 24th 8:30-2:00 pm
Prerequisites: Swim for Life Instructor (within 5 years)
Minimum 3 Candidates for the course to run.
Costs: $115.00
Advanced courses are non-refundable without a doctor’s note and will incur a 15% administrative fee if they are refunded.
