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Swim and Lifesaving Instructor
Description
The Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor course trains candidates to the Competency Level 1 knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to teach the Society’s Swim for Life® and Canadian Swim Patrol programs.
Lifesaving Instructor/Examiners are trained using a competency-based model that walks them through teaching and evaluation philosophy and the techniques/approaches required to teach water rescue, first aid and related aquatic skills. Instructors also learn about long-term and short-term planning, class management, safety supervision, and the principles of evaluation.
Lifesaving Instructor/Examiners are trained to teach Junior Lifeguard Club, Swim to Survive, Lifesaving for Lay Rescuers, Lifesaving for Backyard Pool Owners, Safeguard, Canadian Swim Patrol (Rookie, Ranger, Star), Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion, and Bronze Cross Candidates are trained in and must demonstrate skills, knowledge, and attitudes at Competency Level 1 (Lifesaving Instructor) to include all aspects of learning as well as various approaches required to teach water rescue, First Aid, and related aquatic skills in the Canadian Lifesaving Program.
Lifesaving Instructor/Examiners can evaluate and certify candidates in all items in Canadian Swim Patrol, Lifesaving Fitness, Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion, and Bronze Cross. The LSI course in the BC & Yukon Branch includes the Advanced Instructor certification and the Examination Standards clinic.
Prerequisites
15 Years Old
Bronze Cross
Recognition
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2 Years
Swim and Lifesaving Instructor Courses Available
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| Facility | City | Region | Date | Price | |
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| Ron Andrews Indoor Pool | North Vancouver | Lower Mainland |
18-Mar-2023 to 02-Apr-2023
Start Date Sat 18-Mar-2023 08:30 AM to 05:00 PM
End Date Sun 02-Apr-2023 08:30 AM to 05:00 PM |
0 | Learn More |
| Cowichan Aquatic Centre | Duncan | Island |
26-Mar-2023 to 14-May-2023
Start Date Sun 26-Mar-2023 09:30 AM to 04:30 PM
End Date Sun 14-May-2023 09:30 AM to 04:30 PM |
$425.00 | Learn More |
| City Centre Aquatic Complex | Coquitlam | Lower Mainland |
27-Mar-2023 to 01-May-2023
Start Date Mon 27-Mar-2023 04:00 PM to 09:30 PM
End Date Mon 01-May-2023 04:00 PM to 09:30 PM |
0 | Learn More |
| Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex | Coquitlam | Lower Mainland |
28-Mar-2023 to 02-Jun-2023
Start Date Tue 28-Mar-2023 06:30 PM to 09:30 PM
End Date Fri 02-Jun-2023 06:30 PM to 09:30 PM |
$281.25 | Learn More |
| Strathcona Gardens Pool | Campbell River | Island |
28-Mar-2023 to 15-Apr-2023
Start Date Tue 28-Mar-2023 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
End Date Sat 15-Apr-2023 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM |
$367.20 | Learn More |
| Kenn Borek Aquatic Centre | Dawson Creek | North |
31-Mar-2023 to 05-May-2023
Start Date Fri 31-Mar-2023 05:00 PM to 09:00 PM
End Date Fri 05-May-2023 05:00 AM to 09:00 PM |
$928.04 | Learn More |
| Comox Valley Aquatic Centre | Courtenay | Island |
02-Apr-2023 to 06-Apr-2023
Start Date Sun 02-Apr-2023 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM
End Date Thu 06-Apr-2023 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM |
0 | Learn More |
| Fred Randall Pool - Edmonds Community Centre | Burnaby | Lower Mainland |
05-Apr-2023 to 17-May-2023
Start Date Wed 05-Apr-2023 05:00 PM to 09:00 PM
End Date Wed 17-May-2023 05:00 PM to 09:00 PM |
$677.25 | Learn More |
| Sungod Recreation | Delta | Lower Mainland |
08-Apr-2023 to 03-Jun-2023
Start Date Sat 08-Apr-2023 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM
End Date Sat 03-Jun-2023 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM |
0 | Learn More |
| West Vancouver Aquatic Centre | West Vancouver | Lower Mainland |
14-Apr-2023 to 23-Jun-2023
Start Date Fri 14-Apr-2023 04:00 PM to 09:00 PM
End Date Fri 23-Jun-2023 04:00 PM to 09:00 PM |
0 | Learn More |
| Panorama Recreation Centre | North Sannich | Island |
15-Apr-2023 to 30-Apr-2023
Start Date Sat 15-Apr-2023 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM
End Date Sun 30-Apr-2023 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM |
$336.00 | Learn More |
| Eileen Dailly Leisure Pool & Fitness Centre | Burnaby | Lower Mainland |
15-Apr-2023 to 17-Jun-2023
Start Date Sat 15-Apr-2023 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM
End Date Sat 17-Jun-2023 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM |
$677.25 | Learn More |
| Fred Randall Pool - Edmonds Community Centre | Burnaby | Lower Mainland |
01-May-2023 to 21-Jun-2023
Start Date Mon 01-May-2023 04:00 PM to 09:00 PM
End Date Wed 21-Jun-2023 04:00 PM to 09:00 PM |
$677.25 | Learn More |
| City Centre Aquatic Complex | Coquitlam | Lower Mainland |
03-May-2023 to 07-Jun-2023
Start Date Wed 03-May-2023 04:00 PM to 09:30 PM
End Date Wed 07-Jun-2023 04:00 PM to 09:30 PM |
0 | Learn More |
| Esquimalt Recreation Centre | Victoria | Island |
28-May-2023 to 25-Jun-2023
Start Date Sun 28-May-2023 10:00 AM to 06:30 PM
End Date Sun 25-Jun-2023 10:00 AM to 06:30 PM |
$425.00 | Learn More |
| Prince George Aquatic Centre | Prince George | North |
03-Jul-2023 to 13-Jul-2023
Start Date Mon 03-Jul-2023 10:00 AM to 04:30 PM
End Date Thu 13-Jul-2023 10:00 AM to 04:30 PM |
0 | Learn More |
| Columbia Valley Swim Club | Radium Hot Springs | Kootenays |
03-Jul-2023 to 07-Jul-2023
Start Date Mon 03-Jul-2023 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
End Date Fri 07-Jul-2023 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM |
0 | Learn More |
| Sechelt Aquatic Centre | Sechelt | Lower Mainland |
15-Jul-2023 to 11-Aug-2023
Start Date Sat 15-Jul-2023 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM
End Date Fri 11-Aug-2023 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM |
$550.00 | Learn More |
| Cowichan Aquatic Centre | Duncan | Island |
17-Jul-2023 to 21-Jul-2023
Start Date Mon 17-Jul-2023 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM
End Date Fri 21-Jul-2023 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM |
$425.00 | Learn More |
| Elkford Aquatic Centre | Elkford | Kootenays |
22-Aug-2023 to 30-Aug-2023
Start Date Tue 22-Aug-2023 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM
End Date Wed 30-Aug-2023 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM |
$317.60 | Learn More |
| Fort Nelson Aquatic Centre | Fort Nelson | North |
04-Oct-2023 to 08-Oct-2023
Start Date Wed 04-Oct-2023 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM
End Date Sun 08-Oct-2023 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM |
$400.00 | Learn More |
112-3989 Henning Drive
Burnaby, BC
V5C 6N5
T: 604.299.5450
General inquiries: info@lifesaving.bc.ca
Awards inquiries: awards@lifesaving.bc.ca
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112-3989 Henning Drive
Burnaby, British Columbia V5C 6N5
Branch Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30
T: 604.299.5450
General inquiries: info@lifesaving.bc.ca
Awards inquiries: awards@lifesaving.bc.ca
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