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
Bronze Cross (need not be current)
Completed online Adapted Swim Instructor course prior to attending the in-person session
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)
Completed online Adapted Swim Instructor course prior to attending the in-person session
Candidates are responsible for having the correct prerequisites. If you have any questions in regards to this please reach out to us.
Course runs Fridays 4:00-7:00pm and Saturdays 8:30am-3:30pm Starting April 10- May 9 2026 for the core of the course followed by a in person practicum in swimming lesson. the practicum woo be scheduled during the core of the course. 100% attendance for both the core course and practicum is require and Bronze Cross. Call 250-245-6424 to register
Course starts on Sunday as a classroom day, then runs Monday-Thursday for 2 weeks, 9am-5pm.
This includes the mandatory teach experience with real lessons. Exact times to be discussed on day 1.
Pre course requirement is to complete Adapted Swim Instructor Course- Online Session: Meeting the Needs of Diverse Swimmers. Course is Saturday May 23 12:00-5:00pm. Please bring all of your award guides and prof of completion of the online course. 100% attendance is required.
register by calling 250-245-6424
The Swim Instructor Recert renews a candidate’s Swim Instructor award for 24 months. Candidates must successfully pass the course and complete a Swim for Life® skills assessment.
Prerequisite: Proof of previous Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor award.
