National Lifeguard Pool (NL)
Pan Am Pool • 25 Poseidon Bay Winnipeg, MB, Canada R3M 3E4 Organized by City of WinnipegAbout this event
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Description
National Lifeguard certification is Canada's professional lifeguard standard. This training develops a sound understanding of lifeguarding principles, good judgment, and a mature and responsible attitude towards the lifeguard’s role. It emphasizes prevention and effective rescue response in emergencies including first aid treatment. Candidates develop teamwork, leadership, and communication skills. Fitness requirements include a timed object recovery, a 50-meter sprint challenge, a 50-meter rescue drill, and a 400-meter endurance challenge. The 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
• Standard First Aid
Manuals required for the course (available at the pool):
• Alert, Lifeguarding in Action - approximate cost $47.25
• National Lifeguard Award Guide - approximate cost $27.30
NLS Awards will be mailed to successful candidates by the Lifesaving Society. Certification of this award is for 2 years.
Nation Lifeguard awards are mailed to successful candidates by the Lifesaving Society.
Participants must give prerequisites to the instructor at the first class:• Proof of Age - 15 years of age by the first day of the course • Bronze Cross • Standard First Aid Award
Manuals required for the course (available at the pool): • Alert, Lifeguarding in Action - approximate cost $47.25 • National Lifeguard Award Guide - approximate cost $27.30
Next: Lifesaving Instructor Course and Swim for Life Instructor
The program includes classroom and water activities - 100% attendance and participation are required * Fitness requirements include a timed object recovery, 50-meter sprint challenge, 50-meter rescue drill, and 400-meter endurance challenge.
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.
Emergency First Aid is Not accepted
DATES & TIMES OF COURSE:Friday April 25th: 5:00pm-9:30pmSaturday April 26th: 8:30am-5:00pmSunday April 27th: 1:00pm-9:00pmMonday April 28th: 5:00pm-9:30pmSunday May 4th: 1:00pm-9:00pmSunday May 11th: 1:00pm-9:00pm
Viewing area on 2nd floor closes to public at 5:00PM Sundays. Parents/Guardians wishing to stay in the facility are restricted to the lower lounge.
Secondary Category
Lifesaving
Location
PAP - Poseidon Room - 3rd Floor at Pan Am Pool
Instructor
Brian Derkach