BECOME A LIFEGUARD
Jr. Lifeguard Not a pre-requisite but certainly an advantage in preparing for lifeguard training! For children/youth finished SK 10 and waiting to turn 13 to start Bronze Medallion, this is perfect! Kids participate in activities similar to those of real Lifeguards - in a safe, fun, team environment. Call 250-412-8500 for next program availability or view our current Active Living Guide. STEP 1: Bronze Medallion Learn the four components of water rescue: skill, judgment, knowledge and fitness. Candidates learn a variety of independent and partner skills including CPR, aquatic spinal recovery and first aid. 36851 July 9-13, 2012 Monday-Friday 11:00am-4:00pm $140 Call 250-412-8500 for more information or view our current Active Living Guide. STEP 2: Bronze Cross Included are more advanced first aid and lifesaving techniques in preparation for taking NLS including non breathing spinal injuries, and contact aquatic rescues and carries. 36854 July 16-20, 2012 Monday-Friday 11:00am-4:00pm $140 Call 250-412-8500 for more information or view our current Active Living Guide Step 2: Standard First Aid Be prepared with basic first aid. Learn to treat a variety of conditions as a first responder including land spinals, head injuries, respiratory disorders, simple fractures, bleeding and shock. This course provides comprehensive training covering all aspects of first aid and CPR. The SFA course also includes CPR 'C' certification. 36978 July 7/8, 2012 Saturday/Sunday 9:00am-5:00pm $120 Call 250-412-8500 for more information or view our current Active Living Guide.
Step 3: National Lifeguard Full Course The final stage in becoming a Lifeguard. Included are: scanning, teamwork, hand signals, and basic pool chemistry and filtration. All candidates enrolling in this course must be 16 years, have a current Bronze Cross, and Standard First Aid or Aquatic Emergency Care current 1 year from certification date. 36983 August 13-20, 2012 Monday-Monday 9:00am-4:30pm $315 Call 250-412-8500 for more information or view our current Active Living Guide
BECOME A SWIM INSTRUCTOR
Step 1: Assistant Water Safety Instructor This course is a prerequisite to the Red Cross WSI course and covers the foundation of instructional skills including teaching methods, learning styles, physical principles, progressions, communication, safety supervision, and feedback. 100% participation is required. Participants must be 15 years of age or older. 36986 July 23-27, 2012 Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm $260 Call 250-412-8500 for more information or view our current Active Living Guide Step 2: Water Safety Instructor Prepares and certifies candidates to instruct the Red Cross Learn to Swim Water Safety program. This course further develops instructional ability by focusing on how to apply the information learned in the AWSI Course to effectively plan and teach the Red Cross Swim Programs. Candidates apply their teaching skills and knowledge during 12 hours of practical teaching experience. Upon successful completion of the course, candidates are certified as a WSI. 100% participation is required. 36988 July 30-August 3, 2012 Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm $260 Call 250-412-8500 for more information or view our current Active Living Guide
BECOME A WATERFIT INSTRUCTOR: Step 1: Fitness Theory This course will provide students with the fundamentals of exercise science. Course content includes: human anatomy and physiology, movements mechanics, basic nutrition, training principles and program design for varied populations. It is also the first step in becoming a Certified Fitness Instructor or Personal Trainer. Call 250-412-8502 to express interest in this course. Step 2: WaterFit Module WaterFit Instructors are in high demand! This course prepares you to teach safe, quality waterfit classes. Principles of water exercise, exercise selection, technique, class design, injury prevention, and adaption to special populations are covered. Pre-requisite: Enrollment in Fitness Theory Module or equivalent. Call 250-412-8505 to express interest in this course. For more information, contact the Aquatics Office by email or by phone at 250-412-8505.
