Instructor
Swim For Life Instructor
Pre-requisites
- 15 years of age by end of the course
- Bronze Cross – need not be current
Swim For Life Instructors teach and evaluate the Swim For Life Program, including the Swim Patrol. In a Swim For Life Instructor course, you learn the principles of teaching and learning, how to plan effective lessons, the many evaluation methods, and much, much more.
Interested in also becoming a Lifesaving or First Aid Instructor? Look for combination courses, but be sure to check the pre-requisites for all the instructor streams. I.e. Standard First Aid for First Aid Instructor.
Recertification Process
- Instructors must successfully complete Swim for Life® Instructor recertification that is a minimum of 5-hours in length. Or;
- Have a current Lifesaving & First Aid and Swim for Life® Instructor/Examiner or a current Swim for Life®/Lifesaving & First Aid Trainer appointment within five years from the expiry date.
Instructors must attend revisions or update clinics as required. If instructors fail to do either of these items, they will be required to retake the entire Swim for Life® Instructor Course
Lifesaving Instructor
Pre-requisites
- 15 years of age by end of the course
- Bronze Cross – need not be current
- Recommended Swim for Life Instructor
Lifesaving Instructors teach and evaluate the Canadian Lifesaving Program, including the Swim Patrol and Bronze Medal Awards. In a Lifesaving Instructor course, you learn the principles of teaching and learning, how to plan effective lessons, the many evaluation methods, and much, much more.
Interested in also becoming a Swim For Life or First Aid Instructor? Look for combination courses, but be sure to check the pre-requisites for all the instructor streams. I.e. Standard First Aid for First Aid Instructor.
Recertification Process
- Instructors must successfully completed Lifesaving Instructor recertification that is a minimum of 8-hours in length. Or;
- Lifesaving Trainer appointment within five years from the expiry date.
Instructors must attend revisions or update clinics as required. If instructors fail to do either of these items, they will be required to retake the entire Lifesaving Instructor Course
First Aid Instructor
Pre-requisites
- 16 years of age by end of the course
- Standard First Aid – need not be current
First Aid Instructors teach and evaluate the First Aid & CPR programs. In a First Aid Instructor course, you learn the principles of teaching and learning, how to plan effective lessons, the many evaluation methods, and much, much more.
Interested in also becoming a Swim For Life or Lifesaving Instructor? Look for combination courses, but be sure to check the pre-requisites for all the instructor streams. I.e. Bronze Cross for Lifesaving & Swim For Life Instructor.
Recertification Process
- Instructors must successfully complete a Lifesaving First Aid Instructor recertification that is a minimum of 4-hours in length. Or;
- Have a Lifesaving First Aid Trainer appointment within five years from the expiry date.
Instructors must attend revisions or update clinics as required. If instructors fail to do either of these items, they will be required to retake the entire First Aid Instructor Course
National Lifeguard Instructor
Pre-requisites
- National Lifeguard any stream by first day of course
- Lifesaving Instructor by first day of course
- Lifesaving First Aid Instructor by first day of course
- Recommended having taught a minimum of 2 Bronze Level courses and examined one Bronze Medallion or higher by first day of course.
- AEC certification preferred
- If from another province may need to have successfully completed an Examination Standards Clinic or have current Lifesaving Examiner Appointment by first day of course
National Lifeguard Instructors are experienced lifeguards and instructors who are ready to train the next generation of aquatic professionals. They learn the ins and outs of the National Lifeguard program and learn what it takes to run successful courses and recertification examinations.
In Manitoba, our National Lifeguard Instructor course also includes Aquatic Emergency Care Instructor certification.
Recertification Process
- Instructors must successfully complete an NL & AEC Instructor recertification. Or;
- Have a current NL Pool & AEC Trainer appointment within five years from the expiry date.
Instructors must attend revisions or update clinics as required. If instructors fail to do either of these items, they will be required to retake the entire NL & AEC Instructor Course.
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