Description
Provides candidates with an understanding of the principles and practices on which the National Lifeguard program is based and explores teaching approaches and techniques. After successful completion of the course, National Lifeguard Instructors are certified to teach, but not to examine in the option(s) they are certified in (Pool, Waterpark, Waterfront, Surf).
Candidates must provide proof of identification (valid government ID with full legal name, and birth date) and proof of the following prerequisites: National Lifeguard (any option) and Lifesaving Instructor certifications (does not need to be current), on the first day of the course. Recommended that candidates have experience lifeguarding and as a Bronze Examiner.
Required Materials: Candidates must purchase all course materials directly through the Lifesaving Society. National Lifeguard Instructor Pack, with Canadian Lifesaving Manual and Canadian First Aid Manual, Alert - Lifeguard in Action Manual, and Instructor Notes for reference. A whistle.
Registration for this course will close 7 days prior to the start of the course. This course may require the completion of a pre-course assignment.