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September 09 - 27, 2024

Swim For Life Instructor

St. James Civic Centre Pool • 2055 Ness Ave. WinnipegMBCanada  R3J 0Z2 Organized by City of Winnipeg
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Description

The Swim for Life Instructor program is a 24-hour course that trains participants to teach the Swim for Life and Swim Patrol Programs.

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 first day of course

Bronze Cross by the first day of the course


The Swim for Life Instructor kit (approximately $100.80 - non-refundable), Canadian Lifesaving manual (approximate cost $ 50.40 -non-refundable) and a Leadership Kit are required for this course. Binders, manual and kits are available for sale at the location the course is being held.

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


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 certification.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 • Swim for Life Instructor Kit- approximate cost $ 100.80.
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.

Secondary Category

Lifeguarding

Location

SJCCP - Pool at St. James Civic Centre Pool

Instructor

Desiree Bremner
Jayda Brandt
Arnold Juan
Hayden Winstone
Richard Siwik

When

September 09 - 27, 2024

4:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Monday, Friday

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Age and Gender

Ages 15-255 · Co-Ed

Location

St. James Civic Centre Pool

2055 Ness Ave. WinnipegMBCanada  R3J 0Z2

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