Lifesaving & Swim for Life Instructor

The Lifesaving & Swim for Life Instructor program is a 44-hour course that trains participants to teach the Swim for Life and Swim Patrol Programs; and teach and examine Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion, and Bronze Cross.

The successful participants will receive certification in both Swim for Life Instructor & Lifesaving Instructor.

Completion Criteria:

• Attend and participate in 100 % of the course.
• Successfully demonstrate competency in required skills, activities, and final evaluation.

Pre-Course Requirements:

• 15 years of age by final day of course or exam date.
• Bronze Cross (or higher)

Manuals required for the course (available at the pool):

• Canadian Lifesaving Manual
• Lifesaving & Swim for Life Instructor Kit.

Awards are mailed to successful participants by the Lifesaving Society. Certification of this award is for 2 years.

Next Lifesaving Level:

• National Lifeguard (NL)