Swim Instructor and Lifesaving Instructor
The Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor/Lifesaving Instructor course prepares the instructor to teach and evaluate the swimming strokes and related skills found in the Lifesaving Society Swim for Life and Lifesaving programs. Candidates acquire proven teaching methods, planning skill and a variety of stroke development drills and correction techniques, Canadian Swim Patrol Program; Bronze Star; Bronze Medallion; Bronze Cross; Lifesaving Fitness; Distinction; Basic and Emergency First Aid and CPR; CPR-A; CPR-B and CPR-C. A 100 per cent mandatory attendance is required as this course is continuous evaluation.
By the end of the Lifesaving Society Swim and Lifesaving Instructors course, participants must have completed a minimum of 12 volunteer hours assisting a swim instructor. Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age. While it is recommended these hours be completed after finishing the Assistant Instructor course, they can also be started after obtaining the Bronze Cross award. Volunteer swim instructors are required to commit to the entire session from start to finish to gain the most benefit. Consistent involvement is crucial – sporadic participation will not be permitted. This ensures volunteers can build stronger relationships with their students, maintain continuity in their teaching and fully experience the whole process.
Course Length:
40 hours
Prerequisite: 15 years of age by the end of the course; Bronze Cross certification (need not be current), Assistant Instructor
Course Manuals:
1. Swim Instructor Pack (includes Instructor Manual, Swim for Life Award Guide, Teaching Swim for Life and Leadership Binder)
2. Lifesaving Instructor Pack (includes Instructor Manual, Swim Patrol Award Guide, Bronze Medals Award Guide, First Aid Award Guide, Leadership Binder)
Course dates and locations and to register
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