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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.


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15 Years Old
Bronze Cross


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2 Years


Swim and Lifesaving Instructor Courses Available

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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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