Lifesaving & Swim for Life Instructor
Pan Am Pool • 25 Poseidon Bay Winnipeg, MB, Canada R3M 3E4 Organized by City of WinnipegAbout this event
Description
We're sorry, but this activity is over. The last meeting was Sunday, December 29, 2024.
The Lifesaving and Swim for Life Instructor program is a 44-hour course that trains participants to teach and evaluate Swim for Life and Swim Patrol programs, and teach and examine Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross. The Successful participants will receive certifications in both Swim for Life and 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.
• Bronze Cross (or higher)
Next Lifesaving Level:
• National Lifeguard
The Lifesaving & Swim for Life Instructor Kit Instructor Kit (approximately $144.90 - 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 where 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.
Lifesaving & First Aid awards are mailed to successful candidates by the Lifesaving Society. Participants must give prerequisites to the instructor on the first day of class. - 15 years of age. Bronze Cross (or higher).
Manuals required for the course (available at the pool): · Canadian Lifesaving Manual - approximate cost $ 50.40 · Lifesaving & Swim for Life Instructor Kit- approximate cost $ 144.90
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 ($37.96) 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.
Dates & Times of Course:Saturday December 21st: 8:00AM-5:00PMSunday December 22nd: 9:00-5:00PMMonday December 23rd: 8:00AM-5:00PM*No classes December 24,25,26*Friday December 27th: 8:00AM-5:00PMSaturday December 28th: 8:00AM-5:00PMSunday December 29th: 9:00AM-5:00PM
Secondary Category
Lifeguarding
Location
Pan Am Pool
Instructor
Brian Derkach
Jayda Brandt
Arnold Juan
Hayden Winstone
Richard Siwik