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Start planning now for a new career in Aquatics!
It’s a rewarding job for youth and adults. Earn above average wages, work in a great environment, enjoy flexible hours, learn valuable leadership/life skills, and most of all, have fun working!
How to become a lifeguard/instructor:
- Step 1 - Bronze Medallion
- Step 2 - Bronze Cross
- Step 3 - NLS/SFA/CPR C
- Step 4 - Assistant Water Safety Instructor *If you’re not yet 16, you can take this class before taking NLS as long as you’re 15 years of age.
- Step 5 - Water Safety Instructor
Please keep in mind that all of the following courses are offered when there is sufficient interest to fill the classes. If you are interested, please call the pool and your name will be placed on a waiting list if it is not being currently offered. All courses require a minimum number of participants to run.
All courses listed below are 100% mandatory attendance. There may be pre-course assignments, so register a minimum of 1 week in advance.
Lifeguard Training
Bronze Star (11 & older)
Excellent preparation for success in Bronze Medallion! Learn self rescue techniques, in-water searches, first aid and water rescue skills. Develop stroke endurance and lifesaving fitness skills. (Includes CPR – A certification)
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Step 1 – Bronze Medallion
Prerequisites: 13 & older
Candidates learn about circulatory injuries, spinal management, self rescue techniques, defense and release methods, tows and carries, in preparation for challenging rescues, involving conscious and unconscious victims. Develop stroke efficiency/endurance in a timed swim. (Includes CPR-B certification)
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Step 2 – Bronze Cross
Prerequisites: 14 & older and completion of Bronze Medallion
Candidates develop proficiency at performing patient assessments, managing aquatic spinals and preventing the loss of life in a variety of aquatic emergencies. Continue to develop stroke endurance and fitness training skills. (Includes CPR-C certification)
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Step 3 – National Lifeguard Service Award – Pool Option
Prerequisites: 16+, completion of Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid Level C CPR (current within 6 months)
Develop the basic lifeguarding skills to adapt to different aquatic facilities and situations. You will be trained in injury prevention, public relations, safety, supervision, teamwork and rescues. Candidates should expect 6-10 hours of homework in addition to class time. 100% attendance is required. Pick up candidate work book and manual prior to course as workbook is due on first day of class.
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Instructor Courses
Step 4 – Red Cross Assistant Water Safety Instructor
Prerequisites: 15 & older
This 30 hour program is the prerequisite to the Water Safety Instructor program. Skills include teaching methods, learning styles, physical principles, progressions, communication, safety supervision and feedback. Candidates are evaluated during 8 hours of assistant teaching and through individual study assignments. Once certified, Assistant Water Safety Instructors have 2 years to become Water Safety Instructors.
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Step 5 – Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
Prerequisites: 16 & older and completion of AWSI
This 25 hour program builds on the skills and knowledge acquired in the AWSI program. Candidates will learn effective planning, teaching and evaluating Red Cross Swim lessons. They will also learn use of proven progressions for stroke development, keeping swimmers safe while teaching to swim and play safely in the water. To remain certified, instructors need to re certify every 2 years. This course is recognized as a prerequisite certification for further Red Cross instructor courses
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Lifesaving Instructor Course
Prerequisites: 16+ and completion of Bronze Cross
Learn to teach and evaluate Canadian Swim Patrol, Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross Distinction. Candidates are introduced to basic learning approaches and teaching strategies and apply them to teaching water rescue, first aid and other lifesaving skills. This introductory leadership course is the base for most Lifesaving Society instructor certificates.
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Lifesaving First Aid Instructor
Prerequisites: 18+, LSI, SFA, CRP C
Lifesaving First Aid Instructor course prepares candidates to teach and evaluate the courses of the Lifesaving First Aid program (Standard First Aid, Emergency First Aid, Aquatic Emergency First Aid.) In order for you to complete your First Aid Instructor Course you must complete a Standard First Aid course apprenticeship before being eligible for certification.
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Lifesaving Health Care Provider Instructor
Prerequisites: 18+, LSI, FA Instructor, SFA, CRP C
An addition to the First Aid instructor course this course will give candidates the option to teach CPR C to healthcare practitioners.
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Lifesaving AED Instructor
Prerequisites: 18+, LSI, FA Instructor, SFA, CRP C
An addition to the First Aid instructor course this course will give candidates the option to teach all three levels of the AED Program (AED PAD Program, Responder and Provider.)
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First Aid Courses
Standard First Aid Level C/CPR
Taught by a certified Lifesaving or Red Cross first aid instructor, you will learn to recognize and treat injuries including head and spinal, soft tissue, facial, abdominal and chest, burns, bones and joints and other common medical emergencies.
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Re-certification Courses
Lifesaving Society Instructor Re-certification (LSI)
Re-certify your LSI re certification. Participants must bring a copy of their certification to the course.
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Lifesaving Society NLS Re-cert/Pre-cert
NLS award holders are re-certified by completing the NSL Re-cert/Pre-cert clinic. The Pre-cert acts as an opportunity to become familiar with the evaluation standards. The Re-cert as the actual evaluation segment. Please not that candidates will be required to write the Lifesaving Society standardized written exam at the Re-cert. To remain current, you must re-certify every 2 years.
Bring proof of NLS certification within the past 7 years.
Bring current CPR C card to course also.
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Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Re-cert
To remain current, you must re-certify every 2 years.
Participants must bring a copy of their certification to the course.
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CPR C Re-cert (Prerequisite: 12 years old)
Participants must bring a copy of their certification to the course.
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Other
Pool Operator 1
Registration is through RFABC. For course dates and times, click on: www.RFABC.com (click on Courses)
Pool Operator 2
Registration is through RFABC. For course dates and times, click on: www.RFABC.com (click on Courses)
Refund, Transfer and Credit Policy
REFUNDS are given ONLY if we cancel a program. We reserve the right to cancel a class; we require a minimum number of registrants to run each class.
TRANSFERS (POOL ONLY) permitted when the pool is notified 7 days prior to the course start date, or at the recommendation of the instructor.
CREDITS will be issued for the unused portion of a program when the following criteria is met:
- You provide a doctor’s note immediately. Credit starts the day the note is received by Community Services / Pool staff and is only for any remaining portion from that day on (any days missed prior to date note is received by Pool staff will not be credited, so hand in your note immediately).
- We have a wait list and are able to resell your space.
- (POOL ONLY) You contact the pool 7 days prior to the course start date.
NOTE: Credit must be used within one year. For more details, please call the office.
