Swim for Life Instructor

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.