LEADERSHIP COURSES
ADULTS & TEENS: Swimming Instructor & Lifeguard Courses
Courses for individuals interested in becoming a lifeguard and swimming instructor or for those interested in enhancing their water-safety knowledge and basic lifesaving first-aid skills in an aquatic environment.
| PROGRAM | Lesson Structure | Dates running | Day(s) | Time | Fees: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid This course teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles in water rescue education.The Bronze exam is on the last day of the session. Prerequisite: 13 years old by exam day. | Every day for a week | 1) July 6 - 10 2) Aug 10 - 14 | Mon-Fri | 9:00am-3:00pm | $224.95Includes manual |
| Bronze Cross & Standard First Aid This course is designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training. This award is the prerequisite for all advanced training programs. The Bronze exam is on the last day of the session. Prerequisite: Bronze Medallion. | Everyday for a week | 1) July 6 - 10 2) Aug 10 - 14 | Mon-Fri | 9:00am-3:00pm | $174.85uses manual from Bronze Medallion |
| Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Course The Water Safety Instructor Course (WSI) is designed to provide candidates with the proper knowledge and skills to teach swimming and water safety while promoting water-safe attitudes in, on and around the water. Prerequisite: Bronze Cross and 15 year by the end of the course. | | | Thursday | 7:00pm-8:00pm | $355.95 |
| Friday | 6:00pm-10:00pm | ||||
| Saturday | 9:00pm-5:00pm | ||||
| Sunday | 9:00pm-5:00pm | ||||
| National Lifeguard This prestigious award develops leadership and safety supervision skills, emphasizing prevention and effective rescue response in emergencies and first aid treatment. This certification is the minimum requirement in life guarding. Prerequisite: Bronze Cross, Standard First Aid and 16 years and up | Two-weekend course | 1) May 1-3 and May 8-10 2) July 24-26 and Aug 7-9 | Friday | 6:00pm-10:00pm | $314.90 Includes manual |
| Saturday | 9:00pm-6:00pm | ||||
| Sunday | 9:00pm-6:00pm |
CHILD & YOUTH SPECIALTY AQUATICS
Jr. Lifeguards
This program takes components from the Canadian Swim Patrol, Bronze Star and Bronze Medallion courses. Participants need to be strong competent swimmers. Drop-off and pick-up will be at the Jack Burger Sports Complex with the exception of trip day when drop-off and pick-up will be at the Town Park Recreation Centre. Level 4 swim kids required.
Age: 8-12 years Date: July 27-31 Fee: $166.00
Waterfront Camp
A fun interactive camp to try a variety of activities as well as build on coordination and balance, teamwork, and problem solving. Participants will have the opportunity to try canoeing, paddle boarding, water sports as well as attend the Thursday trip. Please bring a lifejacket with you.
Maximum of 10 registrants.
Age: 8-12 years Date: Aug 24-28 Fee: $166.00
Bronze Medallion And Emergency First Aid
This course teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles in water rescue education. The Bronze exam is on the last day of the session. Prerequisite: 13 years old by exam day.
Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid
This course is designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training. This award is the prerequisite for all advanced training programs. The Bronze exam is on the last day of the session. Prerequisite: Bronze Medallion.
