Lifesaving Instructor
Activity2024 Leadership|#203970
Jul 29, 2024 - Jul 31, 2024
15 yrs +, Mixed
Leadership DevelopmentLifeguarding
Activity locationPan Am Pool - Boardroom
Description
The Lifesaving Instructor program is a 24-hour course that trains participants to teach and examine Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion, and Bronze Cross. This program includes classroom and water activities - 100% attendance and participation are required.
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.
• Bronze Cross (or higher)
Next Lifesaving Level:
• National Lifeguard (NL), and Swim for Life Instructor
The Lifesaving Instructor binder (approximately $113.40 - non-refundable), Canadian Lifesaving manual (approximate cost $ 50.40 -non-refundable), and a Leadership Kit are required for this course. Binders, manuals, and kits are available for sale at the location the course is being held.
The program includes classroom and water activities 100% attendance and participation are required.
Awards are mailed to successful participants by the Lifesaving Society. Certification of this award is for 2 years.
Activity meeting dates
Jul 29, 2024 - Jul 31, 2024
Mon, Tue, Wed8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Instructor
Jon Sorokowski
More Information
SupervisorErin AQ - PA Cluster
Number of sessions3
DepartmentPan Am Pool
Registration dates
ResidentsSep 23, 2022 to Jul 25, 2024 5:00 PM
Non-residentsSep 25, 2022 to Jul 25, 2024 5:00 PM
Closed
Notes
Awards are mailed to successful candidates by the Lifesaving Society.
Participants must give prerequisites to the instructor on the first day of class.
Program includes classroom and water activities -100 % attendance and participation are required.
Manuals required for the course (available at the pool):
• Canadian Lifesaving Manual - approximate cost $ 50.40
• Lifesaving Instructor Kit- approximate cost $ 113.40.
The following items must be purchased in order to participate
• 1 CPR pocket mask with a 1-way valve
• 1 whistle (recommended Fox 40)
• 6 pairs of latex-free gloves
• 2 roller gauzes
• 5 triangular bandages
• 10 gauze pads
• 1 golf pencil
• 1 silver mylar blanket.
You may choose to purchase a leadership kit containing these supplies at this facility or alternatively, you may purchase them on your own.
Program includes classroom and water activities -100 % attendance and participation are required. Please bring multiple towels, snacks and changes of clothes.