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.
Dates & Times:
Saturday and Sunday 8:30am – 3:30pm
Nov 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30, 2025
Prerequisite(s): 15 years of age by last day of course, Bronze Cross (need not be current)
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.
Course Runs Saturdays:
9am-12pm will be Teach Experience with real lessons. (exact times to be assigned on first day)
12:30-5pm will be course time.
[No Class Feb 14th]
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.
This course renews a candidate’s Swim Instructor award for 24 months. Candidates must successfully pass the course and complete a Swim for Life skills assessment.
Prerequisites: Swim Instructor (within 5 years). Candidate fees are not included in the course fee. Registration fees are refundable if a request for withdrawal is received at least 5 days before the start of the program. If less than 5 days notice is given, registration fees, less a 20% cancellation fee, will be refunded. Visit tol.ca/recreginfo for full information about withdrawals and refunds.
This course renews a candidate’s Swim Instructor award for 24 months. Candidates must successfully pass the course and complete a Swim for Life skills assessment.
Prerequisites: Swim Instructor (within 5 years). Candidate fees are not included in the course fee. Registration fees are refundable if a request for withdrawal is received at least 5 days before the start of the program. If less than 5 days notice is given, registration fees, less a 20% cancellation fee, will be refunded. Visit tol.ca/recreginfo for full information about withdrawals and refunds.
Register Here: https://recreation.ubc.ca/aquatics/certifications/fall/
Prerequisites: Swim Instructor certification (current within 5 years). Participants must bring a copy of their most recent certification and provide their BC LSS Member Number.
