Lifesaving & Swim for Life Instructor
Elmwood Kildonans Pool • 909 Concordia Ave. Winnipeg, MB, Canada R2K 2M6 Organized by City of WinnipegAbout this event
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Description
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.
• Bronze Cross (or higher)
Next Lifesaving Level:
• National Lifeguard (NL)
The Lifesaving & Swim for Life Instructor binder (approximately $147.00 - non-refundable), Canadian Lifesaving manual (approximate cost $ 47.25 -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 & Swim for Life awards are mailed to successful candidates by the Lifesaving Society.
Participants must give prerequisites to the instructor on the first day of class. Bronze Cross (or higher).
Manuals required for the course (available at the pool):• Canadian Lifesaving Manual - approximate cost $ 47.25 • Lifesaving & Swim for Life Instructor Kit - approximate cost $ 147.00
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 ($38.99) 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.
Secondary Category
Lifeguarding
Location
EKP - Training Room at Elmwood Kildonans Pool
EKP - Pool at Elmwood Kildonans Pool
Instructor
Maeghan Johnson