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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

Currency

2 Years

Swim and Lifesaving Instructor Courses Available

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West Vancouver Aquatic Centre

Course: Swim and Lifesaving Instructor

Facility: West Vancouver Aquatic Centre

Start Date:

Fri 15-Sep-2023
4:00 PM to 9:00 PM

End Date:

Fri 01-Dec-2023
4:00 PM to 9:00 PM

COURES NOTES: Barcode to register is 152372 (course is on Fridays from 4:00-9:00 pm). Registration starts on Wednesday, August 23, 2023.

Contact InfoRmation

Facility Phone: (604)-925-7270

Address: 2121 Marine Drive West Vancouver, BC V7V 4Y2

Fred Randall Pool - Edmonds Community Centre

Course: Swim and Lifesaving Instructor

Facility: Fred Randall Pool - Edmonds Community Centre

Start Date:

Thu 28-Sep-2023
5:00 PM to 9:30 PM

End Date:

Thu 16-Nov-2023
5:00 PM to 9:30 PM

COURES NOTES: Please note there is a class on Thursday,, November 09th, 2023 from 17:00-21:30pm. Manuals are extra charge

Contact InfoRmation

Facility Phone: (604)-297-4838

Address: 7433 Edmonds St. Burnaby, BC V3N 1B1

City Centre Aquatic Complex

Course: Swim and Lifesaving Instructor

Facility: City Centre Aquatic Complex

Start Date:

Tue 03-Oct-2023
4:00 PM to 9:30 PM

End Date:

Tue 07-Nov-2023
4:00 PM to 9:30 PM

COURES NOTES: To register call (604) 927 4386

Contact InfoRmation

Facility Phone: (604)-927-4386

Address: 1210 Pinetree Way Coquitlam, BC V3B 7T8

Canada Games Aquatic Centre

Course: Swim and Lifesaving Instructor

Facility: Canada Games Aquatic Centre

Start Date:

Fri 27-Oct-2023
4:00 PM to 9:00 PM

End Date:

Sun 17-Dec-2023
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

COURES NOTES: Please note: Friday, October 27-December 15, 2023 4:00-9:00pm Saturday, December 16, 2023 9:00-4:00pm Sunday, December 17, 2023 9:00-4:00pm

Contact InfoRmation

Facility Phone: (250)-828-3655

Address: 910 McGill Road Kamloops, Thompson-Okanagan V2C 6N6

Panorama Recreation Centre

Course: Swim and Lifesaving Instructor

Facility: Panorama Recreation Centre

Start Date:

Sat 04-Nov-2023
9:00 AM to 5:30 PM

End Date:

Sat 25-Nov-2023
9:00 AM to 5:30 PM

COURES NOTES: No Class Nov. 11th

Contact InfoRmation

Facility Phone: (250)-656-7271

Address: 1885 Forest Park Drive North Sannich, BC V8L 4A3

Comox Valley Aquatic Centre

Course: Swim and Lifesaving Instructor

Facility: Comox Valley Aquatic Centre

Start Date:

Fri 22-Dec-2023
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

End Date:

Fri 05-Jan-2024
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

COURES NOTES: This course runs Dec 27, 28, 29 & January 2-5th 9-6pm

Contact InfoRmation

Facility Phone: (250)-334-2527

Address: 377 Lerwick Drive Road Courtenay, BC V9N 9G4

Comox Valley Aquatic Centre

Course: Swim and Lifesaving Instructor

Facility: Comox Valley Aquatic Centre

Start Date:

Sun 24-Mar-2024
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

End Date:

Sun 31-Mar-2024
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

COURES NOTES: This course runs Sunday to Thursday March 24-31st 9-6pm

Contact InfoRmation

Facility Phone: (250)-334-2527

Address: 377 Lerwick Drive Road Courtenay, BC V9N 9G4

Comox Valley Aquatic Centre

Course: Swim and Lifesaving Instructor

Facility: Comox Valley Aquatic Centre

Start Date:

Mon 29-Jul-2024
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

End Date:

Thu 08-Aug-2024
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

COURES NOTES: This course runs Monday to Friday July 29, 30, 31 August 1,2, 6, 7 & 8th no classes August 3, 4

Contact InfoRmation

Facility Phone: (250)-334-2527

Address: 377 Lerwick Drive Road Courtenay, BC V9N 9G4

Facility City Region Date Price
West Vancouver Aquatic Centre West Vancouver Lower Mainland
15-Sep-2023 to 01-Dec-2023
Start Date     Fri 15-Sep-2023     04:00 PM to 09:00 PM
End Date       Fri 01-Dec-2023     04:00 PM to 09:00 PM
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Fred Randall Pool - Edmonds Community Centre Burnaby Lower Mainland
28-Sep-2023 to 16-Nov-2023
Start Date     Thu 28-Sep-2023     05:00 PM to 09:30 PM
End Date       Thu 16-Nov-2023     05:00 PM to 09:30 PM
 $600.00 Learn More
City Centre Aquatic Complex Coquitlam Lower Mainland
03-Oct-2023 to 07-Nov-2023
Start Date     Tue 03-Oct-2023     04:00 PM to 09:30 PM
End Date       Tue 07-Nov-2023     04:00 PM to 09:30 PM
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Canada Games Aquatic Centre Kamloops Thompson-Okanagan
27-Oct-2023 to 17-Dec-2023
Start Date     Fri 27-Oct-2023     04:00 PM to 09:00 PM
End Date       Sun 17-Dec-2023     09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
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Panorama Recreation Centre North Sannich Island
04-Nov-2023 to 25-Nov-2023
Start Date     Sat 04-Nov-2023     09:00 AM to 05:30 PM
End Date       Sat 25-Nov-2023     09:00 AM to 05:30 PM
 $360.00 Learn More
Comox Valley Aquatic Centre Courtenay Island
22-Dec-2023 to 05-Jan-2024
Start Date     Fri 22-Dec-2023     09:00 AM to 06:00 PM
End Date       Fri 05-Jan-2024     09:00 AM to 06:00 PM
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Comox Valley Aquatic Centre Courtenay Island
24-Mar-2024 to 31-Mar-2024
Start Date     Sun 24-Mar-2024     09:00 AM to 06:00 PM
End Date       Sun 31-Mar-2024     09:00 AM to 06:00 PM
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Comox Valley Aquatic Centre Courtenay Island
29-Jul-2024 to 08-Aug-2024
Start Date     Mon 29-Jul-2024     09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
End Date       Thu 08-Aug-2024     09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
 $650.00 Learn More
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