Advanced Swim Programs

WOULD YOU LIKE TO BECOME A LIFEGUARD OR INSTRUCTOR?

The Ruth Inch Memorial Pool is looking for enthusiastic people to become lifeguards and instructors. If you would like to become one, let us show you the path to achieving your goals and ensuring your future.

If you were once an instructor or lifeguard and would like to recertify your awards we can assist you to reach that goal.

Please contact us at 920-5607 and speak with Renee.

ADVANCED AWARDS PROGRESS AS FOLLOWS:

Lifeguard Stream	Instructor Stream	First Aid Stream
1 - LSS Bronze Star	1 - Red Cross Assistant Water Safety Instructor	1 - LSS CPR C
2 - LSS Bronze Medallion	2 - Red Cross Water Safety Instructor	2 - LSS AED
3 - LSS Bronze Cross and CPR C	3- LSS Lifesaving Instructor	3 - LSS Standard First Aid
4 - LSS National Lifeguard Service		4 - LSS Aquatic Emergency Care

PLEASE SET UP AN EVALUATION TIME TO SEE WHERE YOU BELONG IN THE STREAMS LISTED ABOVE.

LIFEGUARD STREAM

LIFESAVING SOCIETY BRONZE STAR (11 - 12 yrs)
Bronze Star is the pre-Bronze Medallion training standard and an excellent preparation for success in Medallion. In Bronze Star, participants develop problem-solving and decision-making skills as individuals and in partners. They learn CPR and develop Water Smart confidence and the lifesaving skills needed to be their own personal lifeguard.
Prerequisites – Ability to swim 300 – 400 meters using varied strokes.
CODE            DAY                    DATES                        TIME                        MAX        FEE
10602            Sat                     Jan 10-12              4-7p                             12           $113.50

LIFESAVING SOCIETY BRONZE MEDALLION
The Bronze Medallion Award teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles embodied in the four components of water rescue education – judgment, knowledge, skill and fitness. Rescuers learn tows, carries, defenses and release methods in preparation for challenging rescues of increased risk involving conscious and unconscious victims of various types.
Lifesavers develop stroke efficiency and endurance in a timed swim.
Prerequisites – Ability to swim 500 meters using varied strokes with good endurance and 13 yrs of age OR current Bronze Star Award.
CODE            DAY                    DATES                        TIME                        MAX        FEE
10603           Tues-Thurs          Jan 17 -Feb 1              4p-7p                      12           $197.00
LIFESAVING SOCIETY BRONZE MEDALLION RECERT
Prerequisites – Candidate must possess a previous Bronze Medallion certification.
CODE            DAY                    DATES                        TIME                        MAX        FEE
10604           Wed                   Feb 1                          4p-7p                       12          $60.00

LIFESAVING SOCIETY BRONZE CROSS AND LIFESAVING CPR”C”
Bronze Cross is designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training including an introduction to safe supervision in aquatic facilities’. Bronze Cross is a prerequisite for all advanced training programs including National Lifeguard certification.
Prerequisites - Candidate must possess a current Bronze Medallion Award.
CODE            DAY                    DATES                        TIME                        MAX        FEE
10607          Tues-Thur            Feb 8 - 28                     4-7p                      12          $197.00
LIFESAVING SOCIETY BRONZE CROSS RECERT
Prerequisites – Candidate must possess a previous Bronze Cross certification.
CODE            DAY                    DATES                        TIME                        MAX        FEE
10608           Tues                  Feb 28                        4p-7p                       12         $60.00

LIFESAVING SOCIETY NATIONAL LIFEGUARD SERVICE (NLS)
National Lifeguard Service is currently the only nationally recognized lifeguard training program in Canada. It is recognized as legal certification for lifeguarding throughout the country and, indeed, elsewhere in the world. The 40 hour NLS award builds on the fundamental skills, knowledge and values taught in the lifesaving awards (Bronze levels). The purpose of the program is to develop the practical skills and knowledge required by lifeguards.
Prerequisites Bronze Cross, CPR “C”, Standard First Aid and 16yrs of age.
CODE            DAY                    DATES                        TIME                        MAX        FEE
10609          Tues-Thurs          Mar 20 - Apr18            4p-7p                      12          $315.25

LIFESAVING SOCIETY NATIONAL LIFEGUARD SERVICE RECERT (NLS)
Prerequisites - Previous NLS certification. CODE            DAY                    DATES                        TIME                        MAX        FEE
10610           Wed                    Apr 18                         4p-7p                       12          $55.00

INSTRUCTOR STREAM

RED CROSS ASSISTANT WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR (AWSI)
This is a 30 hour program plus 8 hours of teaching experience for ages 15 yrs and up. This certification course is a prerequisite for the Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Course. The course covers the foundation of instructional skills including teaching methods, learning styles, physical principles, progressions, communication, safety supervision and feedback. Candidates are evaluated during 8 hours of assistant teaching and through individual study assignments. Upon successful completion of the course, candidates are certified as Assistant Water Safety Instructors, which enables them to co-teach the Red Cross Swim programs under the supervision of a fully certified Water Safety Instructor. Once certified, Assistant Water Safety Instructors have two years to become Water Safety Instructors.
Prerequisite - 15 years of age.
CODE            DAY                    DATES                        TIME                     MAX        FEE
10611         Tues-Thurs           May 1 -23                    4p-7p                    12          $350.00

RED CROSS WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR (WSI) –
This is a 25 hour program plus 12 hours of teaching experience for ages 16yrs and up with an AWSI.The Water Safety Instructor (WSI) course further develops instructional ability by focusing on how to effectively plan and teach the Red Cross Swim Preschool, Red Cross Swim Kids and AquaAdults programs. The course focuses on how to effectively apply the information learned in the Assistant Water Safety Instructor Course to the Red Cross Swim Programs. Other topics include instructional emergency response skills and stroke development, drills and corrective strategies. Candidates apply their teaching skills and knowledge during 12 hours of practical teaching experience. Upon successful completion of the course, candidates are certified as Water Safety Instructors. Once certified, Water Safety Instructors must recertify their awards every two years.
Prerequisites – Assistant Water Safety Instructor.
CODE            DAY                    DATES                        TIME                        MAX        FEE
10612          Wed-Fri               May 24 - June 2            4-7p                        12          $450.00
                    Sat                                                        9a-3p

RED CROSS WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR RECERT (WSI)
NOTE – If your previous Water Safety Instructor certification has expired contact Renee (920-5607) about the Splashback option which may be available to you. The Splashback option consists of information from the last few recertification packages and a retest of your swimming strokes and skills. It is quicker and cheaper than redoing the entire Water Safety Instructor course.
Prerequisites – Previous Water Safety Instructor certification
CODE            DAY                    DATES                        TIME                        MAX        FEE
10613           Sat                     Jun 2                           9a-3p                        12         $125.00